Dilemma ....
Nov 30th 2008 | 3:37 am
#16
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Re: Dilemma ....
My Dearest Andy,
It being the day of our Lord and not just any old day I feel that the wisdom of the good book may be of assistance. In the days of Jesus France was invaded by Rome whose currency, like our own, was causing concern. Did Julius wonder I wonder should I go there or invest elsewhere? Yes. But. He had an army at his bidding while you only have me and the other soldiers of fortune on BE. Thus in respect to your glass of plenty which you regularly spill on us I recommend you send your OH to Gaul for a trial period. If this works then stay in England and get AOH (another other half) with more money thus solving the problem! Thanks Tres I hear you say. Nothing Andy. The pleasure was all mine. Happy Sunday.
It being the day of our Lord and not just any old day I feel that the wisdom of the good book may be of assistance. In the days of Jesus France was invaded by Rome whose currency, like our own, was causing concern. Did Julius wonder I wonder should I go there or invest elsewhere? Yes. But. He had an army at his bidding while you only have me and the other soldiers of fortune on BE. Thus in respect to your glass of plenty which you regularly spill on us I recommend you send your OH to Gaul for a trial period. If this works then stay in England and get AOH (another other half) with more money thus solving the problem! Thanks Tres I hear you say. Nothing Andy. The pleasure was all mine. Happy Sunday.
Nov 30th 2008 | 6:35 am
#19
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Grey Bombshell
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: La Feuillee, Brittany
Re: Dilemma ....
If the French house prices drop and you have property to sell in the UK, the benefits will probably equalise, and you'd be no better or worse off. I know it's horrible to be forced into being a 'betting' person if you're like me and hate playing with odds. Sometimes you're damned if you do and damned if you don't. If you have the means, sometimes it's best to just get on with living and to look back with no regrets.
I'm sure I don't need to tell you that the best bargains tend to be on the French immobilier websites. I think some Brits look at the British based sites for properties overseas, and quite often they can suck big time.
No doubt there's less Brits going over to Europe right now unless they have savings in euros. If house prices drop in the UK I'm sure that will also play an important factor, and the French will be looking towards the Dutch to buy up their houses.
I guess the difficult problem now is that if you did go for it you'd have to change your sterling right now, because I'm sure it's still on a downward slope and will stay there for some time. If you delay for a year or so, you may have to wait 3 or 4 years before it starts catching up. Of course, I could be totally wrong - the subject of economics usually leaves me with a migraine.
I'm sure I don't need to tell you that the best bargains tend to be on the French immobilier websites. I think some Brits look at the British based sites for properties overseas, and quite often they can suck big time.
No doubt there's less Brits going over to Europe right now unless they have savings in euros. If house prices drop in the UK I'm sure that will also play an important factor, and the French will be looking towards the Dutch to buy up their houses.
I guess the difficult problem now is that if you did go for it you'd have to change your sterling right now, because I'm sure it's still on a downward slope and will stay there for some time. If you delay for a year or so, you may have to wait 3 or 4 years before it starts catching up. Of course, I could be totally wrong - the subject of economics usually leaves me with a migraine.
Poor you with migraine - recommend Jack Daniels as if you drink enough and pass out you will wake tomorrow with a raging hangover which, I am assured, is marginally the lesser of the two evils
Nov 30th 2008 | 6:42 am
#20
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Grey Bombshell
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: La Feuillee, Brittany
Re: Dilemma ....
Seriously, OH loves the idea, he feels the pro's outweigh the cons but we are both being gored on the same horns of this dilemma - a lot will depend upon our first visit to the area and if he likes it as much as he thinks he will. I have no doubt (knowing him and knowing the area) that he will like it.
It's not so much the "why" or "If" it's the "When".
I shall use the "toss a coin" method. Say Heads we will, tails we won't, toss it, and see how we feel when it comes down. If disappointed at a tails one, we go. If relieved, we stay. If we still don't know, just get drunk and have done with it.
Nov 30th 2008 | 6:52 am
#21
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Grey Bombshell
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: La Feuillee, Brittany
Re: Dilemma ....
My Dearest Andy,
It being the day of our Lord and not just any old day I feel that the wisdom of the good book may be of assistance. In the days of Jesus France was invaded by Rome whose currency, like our own, was causing concern. Did Julius wonder I wonder should I go there or invest elsewhere? Yes. But. He had an army at his bidding while you only have me and the other soldiers of fortune on BE. Thus in respect to your glass of plenty which you regularly spill on us I recommend you send your OH to Gaul for a trial period. If this works then stay in England and get AOH (another other half) with more money thus solving the problem! Thanks Tres I hear you say. Nothing Andy. The pleasure was all mine. Happy Sunday.
It being the day of our Lord and not just any old day I feel that the wisdom of the good book may be of assistance. In the days of Jesus France was invaded by Rome whose currency, like our own, was causing concern. Did Julius wonder I wonder should I go there or invest elsewhere? Yes. But. He had an army at his bidding while you only have me and the other soldiers of fortune on BE. Thus in respect to your glass of plenty which you regularly spill on us I recommend you send your OH to Gaul for a trial period. If this works then stay in England and get AOH (another other half) with more money thus solving the problem! Thanks Tres I hear you say. Nothing Andy. The pleasure was all mine. Happy Sunday.
As someone who only uses "the good book" for standing on to clean the windows, or lobbing at Jehovah's Witnesses, I'll have to take your word for it sweetie.
Thought the currency of the Romans was slaves and gladiators, but if it was the euro, no wonder they were revolting - sounds odd that!
Or was it the Christians who were revolting? Oh, never mind, someone was revolting and all I remember was the old joke Lions 10, Christians 0 anyway, so that won't help me at The Pearly Gates ....... (got 5/100 for RE, so apolgies to religious people of any denomination)Poor OH is only just getting his head round the maps of Degagnac, if I tell him to get a map of Gaul he might just go nuts ...... shall look in Waterstones anyway.
As for gettin another other half, lord what do you take me for? They say "once bitten, twice shy", well I've been bit six times and this is THE last time, of that I really AM sure .............
No dilemma to be gored on the horns of regarding THAT!!Love, Peace, and Happy Worshippin to all
Nov 30th 2008 | 7:12 am
#22
Far Kynelle
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 5,626
From: Gloucestershire
Re: Dilemma ....
Andy said " well I've been bit six times "
Six,?? Blimey is your name Elizabeth Taylor?
Six,?? Blimey is your name Elizabeth Taylor?
Nov 30th 2008 | 7:50 am
#24
Far Kynelle
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 5,626
From: Gloucestershire
Re: Dilemma ....
As soon as i read your post, it all came flooding back .......
Nov 30th 2008 | 9:48 am
#25
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Re: Dilemma ....
All the names mentioned and quite a few more the Two S's are the most recent incarnations. there was a name that Crops up a lot in the 60 page range which I wont say because it lurks in the shadows. Punctuation and Grammar is always the same, and constantly not being able to remember what they have said in previous post's.
It's been quite for a while....better look out over your shoulder.
Boo
It's been quite for a while....better look out over your shoulder.
Boo
Nov 30th 2008 | 9:55 am
#26
Far Kynelle
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 5,626
From: Gloucestershire
Re: Dilemma ....
All the names mentioned and quite a few more the Two S's are the most recent incarnations. there was a name that Crops up a lot in the 60 page range which I wont say because it lurks in the shadows. Punctuation and Grammar is always the same, and constantly not being able to remember what they have said in previous post's.
It's been quite for a while....better look out over your shoulder.
Boo
It's been quite for a while....better look out over your shoulder.
Boo
Dec 1st 2008 | 4:34 am
#28
Happy here..
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 219
From: Halifax,NS
Re: Dilemma ....
Dearest Andy, take this with a pinch of salt as it is merely my opinion.
I think the Euro will strengthen against the pound and dollar overall. World markets have and are undergoing some big shake ups with the Eastern powers emerging as the next financial leader. It will be a long while before the UK and the USA have the strong economies of the 2000's. Some people say 2 years, personally, looking at trends, I think it will be a 12 year cycle. All this means simply the euro is the safer option, (unless you move to Japan), property may be affected by short term effects, but overall should remain a solid investment. In a nutshell, either buy here, and transfer all sterling to euros, or remain in the UK and sit out the long winters of recession.
There is an interesting discussion on Euro v's Sterling here - http://www.economicshelp.org/2008/04...g-to-euro.html
I think the Euro will strengthen against the pound and dollar overall. World markets have and are undergoing some big shake ups with the Eastern powers emerging as the next financial leader. It will be a long while before the UK and the USA have the strong economies of the 2000's. Some people say 2 years, personally, looking at trends, I think it will be a 12 year cycle. All this means simply the euro is the safer option, (unless you move to Japan), property may be affected by short term effects, but overall should remain a solid investment. In a nutshell, either buy here, and transfer all sterling to euros, or remain in the UK and sit out the long winters of recession.
There is an interesting discussion on Euro v's Sterling here - http://www.economicshelp.org/2008/04...g-to-euro.html
Finance experts advice to keep the cash and disperse it.
Dec 1st 2008 | 9:34 am
#29
Far Kynelle
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 5,626
From: Gloucestershire
Re: Dilemma ....
All the names mentioned and quite a few more the Two S's are the most recent incarnations. there was a name that Crops up a lot in the 60 page range which I wont say because it lurks in the shadows. Punctuation and Grammar is always the same, and constantly not being able to remember what they have said in previous post's.
It's been quite for a while....better look out over your shoulder.
Boo
It's been quite for a while....better look out over your shoulder.
Boo
