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Forum: Germany
Aug 8th 2017, 4:36 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 2,487
Posted By notathome

Re: Moving to Germany with a dog

Firstly, for your dogs safety, get him/her vacinated against rabies. If the dog isnt already microchipped then get the chip done before the vacination. You will then get a passport for pets. As long...
Forum: Germany
Aug 16th 2014, 9:00 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,878
Posted By notathome

Re: Has anyone moved to Germany recently?

We have lived in Bavaria for over 40 years. Right now we live in the countryside S/W of Munich. Munich is our favourite town in Germany and, if like us, you choose a place outside the town, but on...
Forum: Germany
Jul 11th 2014, 1:01 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 4,323
Posted By notathome

Re: UK State Pension

Very true, they expect you to tell them when you get an increase, however small.
Forum: France
Feb 23rd 2014, 4:37 pm
Replies: 92
Views: 11,563
Posted By notathome

Re: **Astra Satellite Change Questions**

We are still watching all channels by using a MYGICA XBMC box from Thailand, via a Steve in Spain. This box is connected to internet. The website we found it on was:
www.iplayerproxy4u.com
Hope...
Forum: Germany
Feb 7th 2014, 3:27 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,439
Posted By notathome

Re: Medical Treatment in the UK

Good luck with the treatment. We helped an English friend through a difficult time, the German doctors were excellent.
Forum: Germany
Feb 7th 2014, 3:08 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 4,323
Posted By notathome

Re: UK State Pension

The years will be taken into account. When you apply for the German pension in 2020, they will contact the UK pensions office. We get a small pension from the UK and from Holland, having worked in...
Forum: Germany
Feb 7th 2014, 3:01 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 635
Posted By notathome

Re: mackye61

If you want to live in Germany, then your car has to have a German registration. You can only drive your British car for a limited time here, then you have to import it. If your car is not worth...
Forum: Europe
Feb 4th 2014, 12:55 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 5,030
Posted By notathome

Re: Where is a safe place to buy property in Southern Europe?

Yes, we are also used to a well organised country. Here in Bavaria we seem to have so much. However, I yearn for a change before it is too late. The UK seems to be very uncertain with all its floods...
Forum: Europe
Feb 4th 2014, 10:34 am
Replies: 18
Views: 5,030
Posted By notathome

Re: Where is a safe place to buy property in Southern Europe?

We have also toyed with the idea of buying a place in the south of France, Italy or Spain. The former to live in the latter two to rent off in the summer and use in the winter (we would only choose...
Forum: France
Feb 23rd 2013, 12:30 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 3,365
Posted By notathome

Re: Possible move to Toulouse

Good luck with your move to Toulouse, it is by far our favourite town. My husband used to work for ESTEC and was often sent to Alcatel espace in Toulouse. I went with him as often as I could, it is a...
Forum: Germany
Feb 23rd 2013, 12:13 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 8,891
Posted By notathome

Re: British and German Food

We buy our meat direct from a local farmer, most is free-range. The knuckle of pork is very good in Bavaria, best place to eat it is a monastery called Andechs.
one can't beat German bread. When...
Forum: Germany
Sep 2nd 2012, 5:16 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 14,106
Posted By notathome

Re: Are Germans bad? No, it´s just the culture

This year we celebrate living in Germany for 44 years. Now retired, we have no intention of returning to live in the UK. The standard of living in Bavaria at least, is so much higher than the UK. We...
Forum: Germany
Sep 2nd 2012, 5:03 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 8,554
Posted By notathome

Re: Looks like German is the language to learn...

When we moved to Germany, I couldnt speak a word of the language. What helped a lot was watching German TV. One gets used to the sound of the language that way. I used a book, Teach yourself German,...
Forum: Germany
Jun 4th 2012, 3:32 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 3,237
Posted By notathome

Re: Help! need advice on living in germany possibly

Maybe look up www.manpower.de or www.manpower.co.uk. they are agents who help people find work . My nephew spent 6 months working in Holland and Germany.
Forum: Germany
Nov 14th 2011, 12:20 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 18,059
Posted By notathome

Re: Best cities to live in Germany...

Munich is by far the most pleasant small town, if you can afford it. We have lived here for over 40 years and find it an ideal location. OK we dont live in Munich itself, but on the outskirts in the...
Forum: Germany
Oct 8th 2011, 3:54 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 2,008
Posted By notathome

Re: Advice please

I can't imagine anyone getting a job in a call centre here, without speaking German. IT specialists are sort after. I suggest you take a few holidays here and see which areas you fancy. One agent...
Forum: Germany
Jun 22nd 2011, 8:59 am
Replies: 4
Views: 5,230
Posted By notathome

Re: Moving to Berlin from Manchester - would you say is a good move?

Berlin is a great place to be, but finding a job is another matter. Maybe someone here living in Berlin could suggest a website for an employment exchange, local paper etc. There is also the...
Forum: Germany
Jun 22nd 2011, 8:52 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,138
Posted By notathome

Re: Looking for a car

Try: www.mobile.de

One of the best websites for vehicles in Germany.

Good luck
Angela
Forum: Germany
Feb 7th 2011, 9:44 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,234
Posted By notathome

Re: New Member

I missed this post. If you are still interested we have lived in Bavaria for the past 42 years and have now retired. Anything you would like to know, just ask.
Forum: Germany
Feb 6th 2011, 4:56 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 3,258
Posted By notathome

Re: Entering Germany with criminal record

As long as that is all he has in the way of a criminal record, then there should be no problem entering Europe as a tourist. I know he won't be able to get into the USA, they are just very strict.
Forum: Germany
Dec 4th 2010, 8:13 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,200
Posted By notathome

Re: Moving money (small amt) from UK to German bank?

With eBay I prefer to use paypal. Or I use mastercard. When we inherited we simply transferred the money from the UK to Germany, the charges were not too bad, but it is not worth doing that for small...
Forum: Germany
Dec 4th 2010, 8:05 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,502
Posted By notathome

Re: Property prices and tax in Germany?

Can't really help you as far as the UK is concerned, we haven't lived there for over 40 years. Cost of living varies in Germany. Our area, Munich, is one of the most expensive. Hamburg and Stuttgart...
Forum: Germany
Dec 2nd 2010, 4:21 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,502
Posted By notathome

Re: Property prices and tax in Germany?

I missed your post. One of the best websites for buying or renting property in Germany, is:
www.Immobilienscout24.de

Income tax is approx. 30%(40% if you include all the deductions, like social...
Forum: Germany
Nov 5th 2010, 5:41 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 3,338
Posted By notathome

Re: MOVING TO GERMANY FROM UNITED STATES

Welcome to the forum.
One thing you should note is that all electrical appliances in the USA are not designed for use here. Germany (Europe) uses 230 volts. Otherwise unless someone is paying your...
Forum: Germany
Oct 1st 2010, 4:00 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,296
Posted By notathome

Re: help plz

Hi,
If you are prepared to work where the work is, then you should be able to find a job. I would contact Manpower. This is a job agency which is all over the world. The UK website is...
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