Ebowens111
American expat in Hungary
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Registration: 08 February 2017
American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol
How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?
@Plimsol聽Meant to ask you,we can buy private insurance in Santa Marta? What is the cost?聽Thank you very muchEd Owens Richmond Virginia.聽 Read More
American living in Santa Marta by Plimsol
How many American expats are living in the Santa Marta area? Happy? Comments?
@jmb0675聽My name is Ed Owens and I am looking to buy a condo on the beach in Santa Marta my first thought was I wanted to be able to walk into town but now I am second guessing this. The big reason is 聽I do not want a car. We live in USA ... Read More
Gypsies, crime situation in general? by markolaukas
Hi all! I am interested of 1 house in Mez艖cs谩t area. Is It a good area to relocate as expat, english speaking Finn? What about gypsies? Is there a real problem with them? Thank you in advance!
We live in the heart of the city in Budapest. I grew up in the US in the country but now love this city of Budapest. The people are very friendly and we have been here 4 years and just love it. If You do not speak Hungarian then if You are in an ... Read More
Alanya in the winter on site shows cold and rain
My wife and i are looking in Alanya to buy a condo but actually found a Penthouse very inexpensive so we are flying to see it on October and to view the city center as well as Konakli areas we found this unit right on the Beach with no road in front ... Read More
Paying bills in Hungary by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Hungary? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
I understand fully about the gas company. They owe me over $300.00 usd for over charge. They tell me to take a picture of meter reading and come to office. I do that and they say , yes we owe you a lot of money. I wait ,no refund. I then get a ... Read More
Paying bills in Hungary by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What bills do you pay? If you are renting, are bills included in the price of rent, and is this common practice in Hungary? How can you pay your bills (e.g. online, at provider's store, at the post office)? Which is the most ...
Gabi, if I can ask you a question or 2. I am in the US bought a Flat which I love and it鈥檚 next to Boscolo Marriott Blaha stop. I have been working on rehab 3 years which is a long story , very challenging and not being allowed to come back to ... Read More
Does anyone have a good painter and carpenter in Budapest ? by Ebowens111
need honest, good worker for painting Flat. 98 sq mt I will supply paint just need labor by the job not by the hour. Flat is in excellent shape just want to change colors. Also need new cabinets. I pay for cabinets need good carpenter. Just ...
Viber as well Ed Owens *** Read More
Does anyone have a good painter and carpenter in Budapest ? by Ebowens111
need honest, good worker for painting Flat. 98 sq mt I will supply paint just need labor by the job not by the hour. Flat is in excellent shape just want to change colors. Also need new cabinets. I pay for cabinets need good carpenter. Just ...
JP Thanks you for reply. If you are still here please contact me at ****. Working on rehab of second Flat. It鈥檚 not had to find good people you just need to pay them more to work. Not a problem. I have seen the 鈥淕roup鈥� GC working ... Read More
Anyone have a good person that can do light rehab to Flat in city?
Need sanding of wood floors, Flat has sound walls from rehab 5 years ago so just need painter to put new colors on the walls that can also do carpentry as I would like to put up moulding at top of ceiling. Also anyone that has a good window person ... Read More
Does anyone have a good painter and carpenter in Budapest ? by Ebowens111
need honest, good worker for painting Flat. 98 sq mt I will supply paint just need labor by the job not by the hour. Flat is in excellent shape just want to change colors. Also need new cabinets. I pay for cabinets need good carpenter. Just ...
Daniel, Thank you fir your reply. Do you have your own tools? Do you live in the city? The first Flat will be Blaha Stop next to Marriott hotel. I have Viber to communicate free I have messenger as well for free phone communication Ed owens ... Read More
Does anyone have a good painter and carpenter in Budapest ? by Ebowens111
need honest, good worker for painting Flat. 98 sq mt I will supply paint just need labor by the job not by the hour. Flat is in excellent shape just want to change colors. Also need new cabinets. I pay for cabinets need good carpenter. Just ...
Thank you for post on hiring outside Hungary to the person that told me about his car. We are lucky we want no cars as this was a big reason to move to Budapest and live in the city. Great transportation. This persons post was honest and helpful. My ... Read More
Does anyone have a good painter and carpenter in Budapest ? by Ebowens111
need honest, good worker for painting Flat. 98 sq mt I will supply paint just need labor by the job not by the hour. Flat is in excellent shape just want to change colors. Also need new cabinets. I pay for cabinets need good carpenter. Just ...
Well like in the US there are ways to get things done. I do many rehabs dealing with the historical departments. Believe me nothing is worse than that. I have found good people in Budapest it's just you have to stand and babysit them to do the ... Read More
Property prices in Hungary by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Finding affordable housing in Hungary is number one priority for newcomers. Tell us more about the estate market in your district/city/region. What are the most desired places to live? What are the most affordable ones? What is ...
Looking at your post. Good reading and advice. I am architect and this is one reason I came here and bought Flat In Budapest. Have you had experience hiring people like painters, carpenters in the inner city or do you know of people that come from ... Read More
Does anyone have a good painter and carpenter in Budapest ?
need honest, good worker for painting Flat. 98 sq mt I will supply paint just need labor by the job not by the hour. Flat is in excellent shape just want to change colors. Also need new cabinets. I pay for cabinets need good carpenter. Just ... Read More
Closing on flat April 28 2017 utilities question by Ebowens111
Hello, My name is Ed and I am from the US. I live both in Richmond Va and Washington DC. We have our flat and about to close. How do I put the utilities in my name? My lawyer is making sure all bills are clear with current owner to include building ...
Thank you all for your help. Will check on utility company going to them. The lady that lived in flat kept the flat very hot so cannot think of what utilities would be, very high I would guess. Thank you all again Ed Read More
Closing on flat April 28 2017 utilities question
Hello, My name is Ed and I am from the US. I live both in Richmond Va and Washington DC. We have our flat and about to close. How do I put the utilities in my name? My lawyer is making sure all bills are clear with current owner to include building ... Read More