teesquared
Welsh looking for information about Philippines
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New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Greetings,I will be moving next January as a widower. I have friends in Sto Tomas Davao del Norte so just down the road from you in Tagum. I'm a Brit retiring.Best regardsT. Read More
SRRV deposit by teesquared
First posting here.I am hoping to land sometime within the next 15 months or so.If I apply successfully for the SRRV and pay my $20,000 how difficult is it to get that back when purchasing a property or a land lease?Does anyone have any experiences ...
Thanks Steve et al.for your advice and experiences I will certainly feel like a stranger in a strange land...Good in many ways, keep the old grey cells functioning ;-) Read More
SRRV deposit by teesquared
First posting here.I am hoping to land sometime within the next 15 months or so.If I apply successfully for the SRRV and pay my $20,000 how difficult is it to get that back when purchasing a property or a land lease?Does anyone have any experiences ...
What a headache! In that case, I think I would rather rent at this stage rather than gift them 10-50 grand, but that's my personal feeling. Maybe rules will change in the future. Meantime I will keep researching and looking.Thankyou and all the ... Read More
Photographers and photography group and other hobbies.
Greetings,I haven't made the move yet but I am intending to retire in the Davao area initially next year. I recently took up a hobby that I had as a teenager, photography. I was just wondering if there are any keen photographers in the expat ... Read More
SRRV deposit by teesquared
First posting here.I am hoping to land sometime within the next 15 months or so.If I apply successfully for the SRRV and pay my $20,000 how difficult is it to get that back when purchasing a property or a land lease?Does anyone have any experiences ...
Greetings and I am back to this thread.I did read somewhere that even if you use the deposit for a legitimate land lease or condo purchase then the PhilGov will take a charge on the property up to the percentage of the deposit. Is that true?Thanks ... Read More
SRRV deposit by teesquared
First posting here.I am hoping to land sometime within the next 15 months or so.If I apply successfully for the SRRV and pay my $20,000 how difficult is it to get that back when purchasing a property or a land lease?Does anyone have any experiences ...
Hi Steve and thank yo for the prompt reply.I would be a single expat but building on land owned my a friend.With legal docs to protect both sides. From what you say it might be better to just rent at least initially. I will research more.Best ... Read More
SRRV deposit
First posting here.I am hoping to land sometime within the next 15 months or so.If I apply successfully for the SRRV and pay my $20,000 how difficult is it to get that back when purchasing a property or a land lease?Does anyone have any experiences ... Read More