Peter Shanks
@WintergolfinPI
English expat in the Philippines
Forum posts
35
Contacts
1
About me
English
Lives in Silang, Cavite, Philippines
Speaks English
Registration: 16 March 2015
About
Occupation
I am Retired.
My expat journey
Philippines
England
Activity
Moving back to Oz by Marciano68
Hi Guys, Looking for a little advice or comments on my situation. Originally from Melbourne Australia, I moved to London in 2004 spending majority of my time meeting great friends and travelling. After 5 years living in London and most of my ...
Hi Marciano, Judging from your travelling lifestyle you must have a decent income since you don鈥檛 mention working, in which case my advice is to try the Philippines for a year or so, Riviera Silang in particular, with the view to one day ... Read More
looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house by drjones2013
I looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house. Please will someone give me contact information on builders and places where I can buy material.
Hi TeeJay, well said, bravo. I notice you live in Silang, likewise myself within Riviera, opposite the Shell gas station Silang. Also well done for showing a photo of yourself. I'm relatively new to blogging, four months only, and I'm ... Read More
looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house by drjones2013
I looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house. Please will someone give me contact information on builders and places where I can buy material.
Wow, just noticed your blog was posted over two years ago... Are you still looking and if so where are you looking, where is your preferred choice of location? Peter. Riviera golf estate. Silang. Cavite Read More
looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house by drjones2013
I looking to buy land in Philippines and build my house. Please will someone give me contact information on builders and places where I can buy material.
Hi Ally, i'd be interested in learning more. Thanks. Peter, Riviera Golf Estate. Silang. Cavite. Read More
factors to consider by maryjoytabafa
planning to move to england, how's the weather now guys?
MaryJoy, Cold is a relative word and therefore if someone originate from Iceland, for example, and moves to the South of London, they will no doubt find the weather quite warm. But if you personally originate from the Philippines and don't live ... Read More
Neophyte by DAWIGOY
Hi!.. Im planning to live in Davao, that is why I am interested about the culture and cost of living before moving there.
Neophyte, Since you tell subscribers nothing about yourself whatsoever, apart from you are planning to live in Davao, I wonder do you expect other expats to spend their time writing informative, helpful replies? I think not, but then my thinking is ... Read More
Is the money i am getting is enough? What do you think? by TheUninvited
First of all i am living in uk at broxbourne hertfordshire anyways i am working in a restaurant doing all kinds of work i am like a manager, being a waiter,working on the till putting the orders on, making the drinks,bringing the food out to the ...
I think you are being taken advantage of and wonder how did you finish up working in Broxbourne? Every town in the UK has a Job Center staffed by people experienced in all aspects of employment and so I suggest you visit and talk to them about your ... Read More
New members of the England forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the England forum? Don聮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 ...
Hi Sled, I know Reading well, it's a nice place to live, although I'm now an expat living in the Philippines. Have you visited your local Benefit Agency, every town has one staffed by experts in helping individuals and families in distress. ... Read More
New members of the England forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the England forum? Don聮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 ...
Hi Manoj, Have you visited your nearest Job Center, every Town in the UK has a large locally well known Job Center. Best of luck with your search. Peter-in-the-Philippines. Read More
Need to find work and housing urgently by johnmifs
Hello my name is John Mifsud from Malta , I live here with my English girlfriend but we now want to relocate back to the Uk for family reasons at the end of this month so need to find work and housing urgently, if anyone could give us any advice it ...
Hi John, Sorry to learn of your predicament, I left the UK 11 years ago but remember every Town has a large and locally well known job center and likewise a locally well known Benefit agency. Therefore depending on which Town you are returning to, ... Read More
New members of the England forum, introduce yourself here 聳 3rd quarter of 2015 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the England forum? Don聮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 ...
Hi Joshua, noticing it's your first blog, may I suggest that if you are looking for friends, or seeking advice, or simply looking for people to correspond with, you need to beef up the content of your blog by telling them who you are, where you ... Read More
Problems for expats buying a house and lot by Aussie Engraver
The requirement that your Filipino wife owns the land you buy for your house and lot is well known. I think it's a good idea - unlike here in Australia where huge amounts of real estate are owned by foreign people. BUT - How can the husband ...
Seeing is believing and so it's good to learn you are planning to visit our home and our expat friends homes, within the Riviera Residential Estate, in the near future. We live one hour from NAIA airport via the Skyway and SLEX highways and so ... Read More
Problems for expats buying a house and lot by Aussie Engraver
The requirement that your Filipino wife owns the land you buy for your house and lot is well known. I think it's a good idea - unlike here in Australia where huge amounts of real estate are owned by foreign people. BUT - How can the husband ...
Yes by all means recommending expats to check with an Attorney is always good advice. However my experience is, whether someone forms a Corporation with the assistance of an Attorney, or a certified Accountant, the paperwork, the documentation, is ... Read More
Problems for expats buying a house and lot by Aussie Engraver
The requirement that your Filipino wife owns the land you buy for your house and lot is well known. I think it's a good idea - unlike here in Australia where huge amounts of real estate are owned by foreign people. BUT - How can the husband ...
Expensive and not necessary Professor... May I suggest that any interested party read blog #55 before visiting an Attorney... SORRY blog #54 Read More
Problems for expats buying a house and lot by Aussie Engraver
The requirement that your Filipino wife owns the land you buy for your house and lot is well known. I think it's a good idea - unlike here in Australia where huge amounts of real estate are owned by foreign people. BUT - How can the husband ...
As I mentioned previously ABC, you are more than welcome to visit. In which case you will find the many house photographs, as well as the pictures of my expat friends and Filipino golf buddies, are for real. You know the domain name of my web site ... Read More