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Post by ambrose on Jan 7, 2007 18:04:12 GMT 1
Just to add, Ive just been on the Domus Uk site and they dont give you anything, no properties for sale no prices, jack sheet. You have to go on the proper site. Presstia have got the same thing with 2 blokes in the UK, waste of bloody time and money.
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Post by Ivana06 on Jan 7, 2007 18:11:12 GMT 1
Is that not how businesses work? Surley it is better to speak to someone in English and really decide if it is something you want to d, and can realistically do, before you make the commitment and expense of going over yourself. It's not as if the process of buying in Croatia is as simple as buying in somewhere like Spain. Some people are hesitant of buying in a country such as Croatia because of the language or laws. Having someone to discuss it with you beforehand is definitely a plus in my books. There are plenty of "gullible punters" going over without an English rep "sending" them over!
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Post by ambrose on Jan 7, 2007 18:58:23 GMT 1
Is that not how businesses work? Surley it is better to speak to someone in English and really decide if it is something you want to d, and can realistically do, before you make the commitment and expense of going over yourself. It's not as if the process of buying in Croatia is as simple as buying in somewhere like Spain. Some people are hesitant of buying in a country such as Croatia because of the language or laws. Having someone to discuss it with you beforehand is definitely a plus in my books. There are plenty of "gullible punters" going over without an English rep "sending" them over! Shouldnt that role be reversed and actually visit a country which is not so expensive to get to, THEN look for an area or an agent. If like this jedslink member you cant afford to come to croatia in the first place for a holiday, WHAT THE HELL IS THE POINT of thinking about buying a house here? Spain can be just as bad as Croatia with localized laws.
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Post by Ivana06 on Jan 7, 2007 19:14:31 GMT 1
You certainly had a point earlier on. Let me just tell you of my experience: i went through the internet alone at first. I was sent a list of properties which this internet based agent stole from other agents in the area. There was no one to speak to, no advice was given on the purchasing process and I was asked to pay 5% of the property value to this web-based agent as a finder fee + pay for solicitors, court translators, notary, accomodation, and pay a fee to be shown around properties, etc... Needless to say, we never bought through these people.
When I contacted Domus's rep in the UK i got: a list of properties in my price range, they told me that they will charge me 5% of the propertiy value as their fee, but this included ALL LEGAL, NOTARY & TRANSLATING FEES as well as their commision. I was able to work out exactly how much i needed to raise and when by. I paid for my accomodatin for when i looked at properties. This also gets refunded by domusproperty.co.uk if you end up buying through them.
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Post by jedslink on Jan 8, 2007 4:39:05 GMT 1
WHAT THE HELL IS THE POINT? Why not travel for a vacation? rent= $1,750.00 mo. = 9,891.35 kuna electricity= $200.00 mo. = 1,130.44 kuna heating fuel 150 gal mo. = $433.50 mo. = 2,450.23 kuna food (5 kids 2 adults) = 2,300.00 mo. = 13,000.10 kuna one month in the u.s. totals $4683.50 = 26,472.12 kuna that doesnt include school suplies, dog food, the kid's sports, birth days, holidays etc. I work 12 hours a day 6 days a week to keep up and support my family. NOW: appox air fare alaska to croatia ( 5 kids 2 adults) = $3,500.00 money to live 1 week approx = 1,000.00 1 week deduction of work pay = $1,224.00 TOTAL "vacation" cost = $5,724.00 = 32,353.20 kuna 1 month living and 1 week vacation = $10,407.50 = 58,825.30 kuna Why not take a vacation?............. Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm? If i could save 6 thousand dollars by e-mail or telephone, should i do it?
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Post by gmh on Jan 8, 2007 11:06:13 GMT 1
If those are your costs for living as a family of five, then I'd suggest you reconsider moving here all together. I find it unlikely that you would make enough money here within the first year of setting up any venture to support a family of that size. Nothings impossible I guess, but a lot of things are highly unlikely.
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Post by polly on Jan 8, 2007 12:47:17 GMT 1
It's a family of 7.
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Post by gmh on Jan 8, 2007 12:58:13 GMT 1
yeah, my mistake. doesn't effect my advice though.
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Post by muttsnhahn on Jan 8, 2007 18:49:04 GMT 1
Well, as I said earlier I used www.domusproperty.co.uk/They set me up with loads of info in english and also Gave me a english speaking contact in Vodice! Her name was Militca and she is still helping me now finding me a handy Man, a Kitchen fitter, and a managing agent. None of this is her Job. But that really is the service I am getting. I think they have been GREAT! So ivana06 I agree with you!
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Post by Ivana06 on Jan 8, 2007 19:40:57 GMT 1
You go girl! Thanks for the back up.
There obviously are some decent estate agents out there!!! Although, they are a dying breed. I remember Militca, she was a doll.
Surely the whole point of this forum is to share experiences, and if we can recommend someone/company then its far better than going in blind.
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Post by muttsnhahn on Jan 8, 2007 23:03:13 GMT 1
You go girl! Thanks for the back up. There obviously are some decent estate agents out there!!! Although, they are a dying breed. I remember Militca, she was a doll. Surely the whole point of this forum is to share experiences, and if we can recommend someone/company then its far better than going in blind. Well thats why I come here.
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Post by jedslink on Jan 9, 2007 4:50:11 GMT 1
the numbers i posted were for the simple fact that one should fly all across the world in search for the ideal place to live is pure ignorance (unless your a millionare!) the internet and telephones are designed for communication, so if i could find a realitor that could get me 99% 80% or even half of what i need through the internet i think thats what i will do.
The cost of living in the u.s. is rediculas. So why not go somewhere that every body is down to earth and where theres not 4 million people per city block and where it wouldnt be so d**n hard to make it through one day.
could any body give a short price list of monthy living in croatia? both city and rural
my point isnt that its going to cost 50 thousand kuna to live its the point that it isnt very easy to just get up and go whenever you feel like it, wherever you live.
contrary to popular belief americans (that actually know) think that croations are good people, the land is beautiful and it would be a great place to live.
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Post by prkbrk on Jan 9, 2007 10:39:46 GMT 1
could any body give a short price list of monthy living in croatia? both city and rural quote] As a "guestimate" (as i have not done my budget for 2007 yet!) I would say a couple who want a "decent" lifestyle can spend about $2,000US per month (after all your capital costs are met!) - I would have no idea what the added costs of having 5 kids would be! That "guestimate" would likely get you a small car, pay your utilities, food and communications (phone, internet and satellite TV) and a few luxuries!!! Looking at your maths IMO I do not see HR as being a place for you to relocate with a family unless you already have some solid disposable income/savings and have a thought through work plan to support your family - not knowing the ages of your children they will certainly be a substantial part of any budget If you are set on HR to look at as an option, then at some stage you will need to pay a visit to the country - it would be worth you coming over yourself for a week and 'spending' $2,000US ( your flight, weeks costs and a weeks 'lost' wages) to check it out - buying a house sight unseen, giving up a job that supports your family and relocating said family with no real concrete first hand knowledge of the where, what and how is not recommended in my opinion
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Post by jedslink on Jan 10, 2007 3:58:19 GMT 1
prkbrk,
by no means do i think it is best to relocate without first seeing croatia. However to briefly explain my goal is that when it does come time to move i would like to first come to croatia. BUT in the mean time i will have eveything set up, to where i will not have to leave once i get there. That will give me the option to travel around and find what i would like and if need be re-evaluate my decision. You are absolutely correct in the fact that it is not a good idea to relocate with no structure to start. However to end the debate of weather it is a bad idea or not to move- my financial flexability is not a matter of greatness, for my budgeting is based on a three to four year stretch on 2000usd. a month with no income, depending on what type of property i decide to buy. So, i have previously read that there are people who can live on (suffciantly) 250 kuna a month is this true? or do you have to basically live under a tree to accomplish that?
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Post by prkbrk on Jan 10, 2007 10:15:40 GMT 1
prkbrk, So, i have previously read that there are people who can live on (suffciantly) 250 kuna a month is this true? or do you have to basically live under a tree to accomplish that? 250 kuna a month? - someone is having you on if they are claiming that! That would buy me at most 50 bottles of pivo - about 2 weeks supply
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