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Lives in NYC

Registration: 07 January 2010

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yawenchang replied to a thread
14 years ago
veenasterling

Housing near Science Park in Tainan by veenasterling

My husband and I are moving to Tainan, sometime late in August. Wondering what sort of apartments are available with swimming pool, what sorts of rents are we expected to pay, near the Science Park? We are thinking of getting a 3-4 bedroom ...

yawenchang

It is always a great idea to ask for comps (ie price per SF in a specific market) from your broker, there are many factors that impact overall price you will pay, such as square footage, age of the building (class A, B, distance to central business ... Read More

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14 years ago
Huntersville

Garbage, littering by Huntersville

I recently purchased an apartment in a newly constructed high end, high rise building. There are four buildings surrounding a small park ( also brand new ) Already lighting has been vandalized. A bench has been ripped out of its' foundation. The ...

yawenchang

You could file a complain with local municipality agency and/or your property management company. I am not sure the exact location of your property. If you are a resident of Taipei city, you could find the below link to Taipei Park & Street Lights ... Read More

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14 years ago
israel2010

Cost of living? by israel2010

Hi, I will move to Taipei with my family incl 2 kids to Taipei in July/August this year. How much does a comfortable furnished 3 bedroom appartment or house cost in a decent area e.g. Tienmu? How much does the international school cost per child?

yawenchang

Hi Please find below a link about schools for foreigners and the schools' telephone numbers for your information: http://iff.immigration.gov.tw/enfront/life.php?tr_id=6&id=494 I suggest you to contact schools directly and see if it fits your needs ... Read More

yawenchang replied to a thread
14 years ago
scoobymonsterr

Can anyone help to answer these tax questions?? by scoobymonsterr

Hello expats, I will relocate from US to Taiwan for my company. I would like to know...generally, what is appropriate for a company to be liable for when it comes to assiting employee with taxes? Should the company take care of taxes in Taiwan ...

yawenchang

If company pays local tax on your behalf, the amount of tax paid would be treated as additional gross income to you for both US and Taiwan income tax purposes. Check out the below link for US taxation and publication 54 (from page 11) ... Read More

yawenchang replied to a thread
14 years ago
robertking82881@gmail.com

american 28 male seeking despert help by robertking82881@gmail.com

i am victim of infidelity and currently under mental abuse my country is so bad that no mater how i talk to here just says hang in there it will get better no it want people said that 18 years ago im 28 i'm sick of us and i would do any thing to ...

yawenchang

Hi Check out the job fair Q&A information http://hirecruit.nat.gov.tw/english/html/faq_06.asp Best luck! Yawen Read More

yawenchang replied to a thread
14 years ago
Nomadical9

Moving to Taipei for Work. by Nomadical9

Hi, I am moving to Taipei for work. I will be coming from Boston, MA - USA. I have accepted an invitation for employment and will be moving to Taipei in 9 weeks. It is a great oprotunity for me personally and professionally. I am truly looking ...

yawenchang

Hi If a foreigner professional comes to work in Taiwan , their dependents may apply for residency on the grounds of "joining relatives". Maybe you should propose to her! :) what are you waiting for? If a foreign professional's dependents wish ... Read More

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14 years ago
expat.com

How to make friends in Taichung by expat.com

We have been talking about loneliness when you are abroad, let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Taichung :top: Which are your best tips to meet people and to make friends in Taichung?? Thanks in ...

yawenchang

Join recreational or charitable clubs or local meetup groups, i.e. local country clubs or Lion Club International. Read More

yawenchang replied to a thread
14 years ago
expat.com

Do and don't in Taiwan by expat.com

Are you living in Taiwan? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Taiwan? Could you please share with us a list of the do's and don't's in Taiwan? Thanks!

yawenchang

1. Don't prop chopstick on a bowl of rice. (it resembles incense for the deceased.) 2. Don't say "see you later" in a funeral or in a hospital. 3. Don't write name in red ink. ( it resembles blood) 4. Don't whistle at night. (it's considered a call ... Read More

yawenchang replied to a thread
14 years ago
israel2010

Cost of living? by israel2010

Hi, I will move to Taipei with my family incl 2 kids to Taipei in July/August this year. How much does a comfortable furnished 3 bedroom appartment or house cost in a decent area e.g. Tienmu? How much does the international school cost per child?

yawenchang

Hi Check out the calculator at xpatulator.com to figure out the cost of living. Also see below information obtained from the same site. BTW, Tianmu area & Young Ming Mtn are both most expensive real estate in Taipei. Best luck Ya Wen ... Read More

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14 years ago
yawenchang

Single family house available for rent by yawenchang

Stunning single family house in a gated community with 24 hour door man. The house is located at Da-Keng area, Taichung city, close to business district and Morrison Academy. This house is perfect for family living and entertaining. Expat's dream. ...

yawenchang

Hi Chrstine Thanks for the advice. I just did, hope it went through. Thanks again! Yawen Read More

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15 years ago

Single family house available for rent

Stunning single family house in a gated community with 24 hour door man. The house is located at Da-Keng area, Taichung city, close to business district and Morrison Academy. This house is perfect for family living and entertaining. Expat's dream. ... Read More