Nick
@Raptornick
English expat in Kuwait
Forum posts
19
About me
English
Lives in kuwait
Registration: 19 February 2013
Real Estate agencies in Kuwait by jo-mo
Good Morning All can anyone recommend a real estate agency and what is the regular fees one should pay ? Thanks Jo-Mo
Hi, I agree with Legacy. The best way is to go and look for yourself. Decide on an area and go and knock on some doors! Its amazing what you can get if you try. I got ripped off on my first contract so have learned from my mistakes! If you use an ... Read More
Leasing a car by davidtowens
Hey, I'm moving to Kuwait at the beginning of September and I'm wondering what the cost to lease a car would be and any general advice Thanks in advance, David
I pay 220 a month for my car. My colleagues pay 170kd upwards dependant on the car! The cheapest they offered me before any negotiation was 160kd so Im sure you will get a fair bit off that price! They also have very expensive vehicles if you want ... Read More
Leasing a car by davidtowens
Hey, I'm moving to Kuwait at the beginning of September and I'm wondering what the cost to lease a car would be and any general advice Thanks in advance, David
The company we use is Automak Automotive Co. 022269200 I have never broken down or had a puncture, nor know anyone that has, so cant comment on the service from that side.They offer good service and are very good at servicing the vehicles. Most of ... Read More
Leasing a car by davidtowens
Hey, I'm moving to Kuwait at the beginning of September and I'm wondering what the cost to lease a car would be and any general advice Thanks in advance, David
Hi I have hied a car through a company in Shuwaikh.They are cheaper than other companies, not initially but if you haggle a little you will get a much better offer from them. All ex pats with our company now use them. If you want the details let me ... Read More
Royal Residence Benid Al Qar
Hi, cant help on the immedite area, there is a Sultan Center supermarket in Sharq but you are not far from anything along the coast.....short taxi rides which wont cost you much! Cheers Read More
Landing on Monday by Raptornick
Hi All, I will be joining you all on Monday.....after much fun with my paperwork before I even left the UK. Lol !!! Once settled I would be interested in powerboating, sailing, scuba diving plus a bit of socialising.....any help will be gratefully ...
Thanks all, loving the driving....I havent been on the bumper cars for years! Lol :) Read More
Expat sailing opportunities
Hi tjp, Sign up to the free EEK online magazine (www.abcq8.com/) and you will see some contact details for dinghy sailing and offshore crew.... am planning to do one of them myself! Hope that helps! Read More
Landing on Monday by Raptornick
Hi All, I will be joining you all on Monday.....after much fun with my paperwork before I even left the UK. Lol !!! Once settled I would be interested in powerboating, sailing, scuba diving plus a bit of socialising.....any help will be gratefully ...
Hi Ally, Thanks for the welcome! You are right I got here yesterday morning, left the snow in the UK! My company have put me in serviced apts in Fintas but it appears to be miles from anywhere so, I have asked to be moved to Salmiya asap! I am ... Read More
Landing on Monday by Raptornick
Hi All, I will be joining you all on Monday.....after much fun with my paperwork before I even left the UK. Lol !!! Once settled I would be interested in powerboating, sailing, scuba diving plus a bit of socialising.....any help will be gratefully ...
Saw that someone suggested EEK e-mag on another thread and that has the answers! Read More
Diving Anyone? by Satcomguy
Now that the weather is getting warmer... anyone interested in diving? I haven't been diving here, but would really like to.
Thank You 'Engineering' for your reply. I will give them (you) a call and arrange something in the coming weeks....anyone else interested!? Read More
What did you forget to bring?
Vindaloolad, Since you have been there a while......can you answer your own question? I have under a week left until I fly so still have time to add some bits to my luggage ( whilst im not in the pub!) Cheers! Read More
Diving Anyone? by Satcomguy
Now that the weather is getting warmer... anyone interested in diving? I haven't been diving here, but would really like to.
Hi Seira, Let me know if you are going. I am a PADI Divemaster and need to get diving again soon! Read More
Landing on Monday
Hi All, I will be joining you all on Monday.....after much fun with my paperwork before I even left the UK. Lol !!! Once settled I would be interested in powerboating, sailing, scuba diving plus a bit of socialising.....any help will be gratefully ... Read More