yawenchang
Taiwanese expat in the USA
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Taiwanese
Lives in NYC
Registration: 07 January 2010
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 ...
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
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?
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
Can anyone help to answer these tax questions??
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
Moving to Taipei for Work.
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
How to make friends in Taichung by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Taichung :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Join recreational or charitable clubs or local meetup groups, i.e. local country clubs or Lion Club International. Read More
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 [b] do's and don't's in Taiwan?[/b] Thanks!
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
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?
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
Single family house available for rent
Hi Chrstine Thanks for the advice. I just did, hope it went through. Thanks again! Yawen Read More
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