aussie pete
Australian looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 22 September 2013
Manila Accommodation Options and Safety Concerns by glove_01
Hello, I'm new to this forum and have a few queries I'm hoping other Expats might be able to answer. I'm an Australian and contemplating a move to Manila with my partner (no kids) to take up an Expat opportunity near the Ortigas ...
Hi I may have something that fulfills your accommodation requirements. If you can accept my "contact request" we can discuss further via private message or phone as I presently reside in Australia. Safety is a concern worldwide these ... Read More
Aussie Aged Pension
Hi Tony, There were changes made to the assets test effective Jan 1 2017 follow link to see if you are affected - https://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/enablers/changes-pension-assets-test Scott Morrison ( Treasurer ) is proposing that ... Read More
Requirements to get Australian Pension in Philippines by pinkyteriini
My husband is a New Zealand Citizen, 58 years old and he is working in Australia for 8 years until now. He is planning to live in Philippines after he retires. Please give us important information on what to do to avail the pension in ...
Hi Pinky, Info can be found here..... https://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/services/centrelink/age-pension There are moves afoot by the present LNP Govt to STOP the pension eligibility to anyone who spends longer than 6 weeks per annum ... Read More
Visa extension by Bernswaggle
Hi all just wondering if someone out there can explain visa extensions? i thought i knew what i was doing and approached immigration in Bohol thinking that i would get more that 28 days extension with a week to go on my first visa since arriving ...
Not a problem Bernie. It can be very frustrating dealing with people in the phils. It will test your patience to the limit!! Always helps if you have a tagalog speaker you trust, with you. And always get a second opinion. Read More
Visa extension by Bernswaggle
Hi all just wondering if someone out there can explain visa extensions? i thought i knew what i was doing and approached immigration in Bohol thinking that i would get more that 28 days extension with a week to go on my first visa since arriving ...
VISA WAIVER Who can apply? Non-visa required tourists admitted initially for thirty (30) days and is requesting for an initial extension of twenty-nine (29) days Where to apply? BI Main Office Other Immigration Offices (Click here to see the ... Read More
Visa extension by Bernswaggle
Hi all just wondering if someone out there can explain visa extensions? i thought i knew what i was doing and approached immigration in Bohol thinking that i would get more that 28 days extension with a week to go on my first visa since arriving ...
Hi Bernie , initially you are admitted for 30 days - THEN your initial EXTENSION is limited to 29 days only. hope this helps Read More
Travel Agent in Manila with Knowledge of Europe ? by aussie pete
Travelling to Europe soon. Finding it difficult to find a Travel Agent with any knowledge of European destinations, hotels, tours, flights etc. Any one recommend similar in Makati, Ortigas, BGC areas. Thanks
thanks will give them a go. Looking at England, Italy France, Spain, Germany, Read More
Travel Agent in Manila with Knowledge of Europe ?
Travelling to Europe soon. Finding it difficult to find a Travel Agent with any knowledge of European destinations, hotels, tours, flights etc. Any one recommend similar in Makati, Ortigas, BGC areas. Thanks Read More
Suitable living by aussie pete
Will be moving to Phils looking to buy house and lot - max 2-3 hour drive from Makati. Looking for cooler climate area, mountain, beach, views, nature, safety. Suggestions so far Tagaytay, West Grove, Greenfields Estate, Anvaya Cove (Subic). Does ...
Ok, that Condo nearly doubled in value in 7 yrs, p8m-p15m, thats not to bad is it? Yes plenty of agents selling - there also seems to be plenty of buyers from my observation. demand still seems to be high. I think the new found " Call ... Read More
Suitable living by aussie pete
Will be moving to Phils looking to buy house and lot - max 2-3 hour drive from Makati. Looking for cooler climate area, mountain, beach, views, nature, safety. Suggestions so far Tagaytay, West Grove, Greenfields Estate, Anvaya Cove (Subic). Does ...
dhnindc Thanks for your valuable input. Have taken it on board. In saying that, am looking at something in BGC to purchase. The property you mentioned sold for 15m, would you know the original selling price 7yrs ago? Read More
Suitable living by aussie pete
Will be moving to Phils looking to buy house and lot - max 2-3 hour drive from Makati. Looking for cooler climate area, mountain, beach, views, nature, safety. Suggestions so far Tagaytay, West Grove, Greenfields Estate, Anvaya Cove (Subic). Does ...
morefuninthephillipines thanks for the input. Yep, am certainly having issues with red tape and getting the " correct" info from the 'locals'. Challenging-but ask enough questions of many and will eventually get the answers. Just takes time...a long ... Read More
Suitable living by aussie pete
Will be moving to Phils looking to buy house and lot - max 2-3 hour drive from Makati. Looking for cooler climate area, mountain, beach, views, nature, safety. Suggestions so far Tagaytay, West Grove, Greenfields Estate, Anvaya Cove (Subic). Does ...
Your right dhnindc. Will steer clear of this option for now. Change of tack, now looking at Condo purchase Makati/ Global City.... seems safer? option. I hear you - "rent first " but feel rent is lost money. You say "better to lose rent than ... Read More
Suitable living by aussie pete
Will be moving to Phils looking to buy house and lot - max 2-3 hour drive from Makati. Looking for cooler climate area, mountain, beach, views, nature, safety. Suggestions so far Tagaytay, West Grove, Greenfields Estate, Anvaya Cove (Subic). Does ...
Thanks Protogama, very interesting thread. Has turned me off buying land and house . Seems to be wrong option. Leaning towards Condo in Makati / Taguig area. Has any one purchased in this area? Experiences - Positive/ Negative ? Have you been able ... Read More
Suitable living by aussie pete
Will be moving to Phils looking to buy house and lot - max 2-3 hour drive from Makati. Looking for cooler climate area, mountain, beach, views, nature, safety. Suggestions so far Tagaytay, West Grove, Greenfields Estate, Anvaya Cove (Subic). Does ...
thanks. will check it out thoroughly. now I'm hearing the corporation/ company is ok as long as it is no more that 60% foreign owned. So if I have a 60% share and Philo wife has 40% ok or 50-50 ok Read More
Send Money from Australia to Phils by aussie pete
Hi, need advice on sending a significant amount of money to Phils from Australia. What is the best way? by bank or other ??? which is the best bank / other ? in Phils and in Australia to deal with,? best exchange rate? lowest fees ? minimal ...
thanks. my concern is weather the Banks(mastercard) give a competitive exchange rate ? Read More
Send Money from Australia to Phils by aussie pete
Hi, need advice on sending a significant amount of money to Phils from Australia. What is the best way? by bank or other ??? which is the best bank / other ? in Phils and in Australia to deal with,? best exchange rate? lowest fees ? minimal ...
Thanks ken for the advice. Orbit look good. Yep the Banks are a rip-off. Read More
Moving house Philippines - Bills, bills, bills (P.3) by morefuninthephilippines
For me, the Philippines is odd as it has many contradicting rules.And sometimes that can get me very frustrated. This seems to occur most ( i think as all countries!) when it comes to billing for ammenties etc. You do have the option to transfer ...
Hi, what is an "ACR: card? Read More
Send Money from Australia to Phils
Hi, need advice on sending a significant amount of money to Phils from Australia. What is the best way? by bank or other ??? which is the best bank / other ? in Phils and in Australia to deal with,? best exchange rate? lowest fees ? minimal ... Read More
Suitable living by aussie pete
Will be moving to Phils looking to buy house and lot - max 2-3 hour drive from Makati. Looking for cooler climate area, mountain, beach, views, nature, safety. Suggestions so far Tagaytay, West Grove, Greenfields Estate, Anvaya Cove (Subic). Does ...
so a corporation is not an option at all? Read More
Suitable living by aussie pete
Will be moving to Phils looking to buy house and lot - max 2-3 hour drive from Makati. Looking for cooler climate area, mountain, beach, views, nature, safety. Suggestions so far Tagaytay, West Grove, Greenfields Estate, Anvaya Cove (Subic). Does ...
Thanks for the input. I have a Filipino wife. As I understand it we can set up a corporation with both of us as directors and 'own' a hose jointly. Is this correct?? Would appreciate all factual feedback on the "Foreigner Ownership" subject. :) Read More
Suitable living by aussie pete
Will be moving to Phils looking to buy house and lot - max 2-3 hour drive from Makati. Looking for cooler climate area, mountain, beach, views, nature, safety. Suggestions so far Tagaytay, West Grove, Greenfields Estate, Anvaya Cove (Subic). Does ...
Anvay Cove looks like a great location. Although, some people report the NPA are active in this area. Fact or fiction ? Read More
Suitable living by aussie pete
Will be moving to Phils looking to buy house and lot - max 2-3 hour drive from Makati. Looking for cooler climate area, mountain, beach, views, nature, safety. Suggestions so far Tagaytay, West Grove, Greenfields Estate, Anvaya Cove (Subic). Does ...
Thanks, which are the best areas subdivisions/estates in Tagaytay? Can you reccomend any? Is it best when traveling from Subic to Manila to use the SCTEX all the way to Angeles or turn off and go through Guagua to San Fernando and link up with the ... Read More
Suitable living by aussie pete
Will be moving to Phils looking to buy house and lot - max 2-3 hour drive from Makati. Looking for cooler climate area, mountain, beach, views, nature, safety. Suggestions so far Tagaytay, West Grove, Greenfields Estate, Anvaya Cove (Subic). Does ...
Thanks slickb Punta Fuego looks very interesting. Is the closest shopping Tagaytay ? Read More
Suitable living
Will be moving to Phils looking to buy house and lot - max 2-3 hour drive from Makati. Looking for cooler climate area, mountain, beach, views, nature, safety. Suggestions so far Tagaytay, West Grove, Greenfields Estate, Anvaya Cove (Subic). Does ... Read More