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Looks like we might be moving in the summer

Old Feb 10th 2009, 3:02 pm
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Default Re: Looks like we might be moving in the summer

Originally Posted by Confucius
INSHALLAH...I may move to Dubai...Maybe...
give it a bit of time, I will keep my eyes open for you too. Brand new 5 bed with maids and drivers room, shared pool etc. 150k Mirdif though.
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Old Feb 10th 2009, 4:12 pm
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Default Re: Looks like we might be moving in the summer

Originally Posted by Blue Cat
Al Quoz, gave spugsy the details. Also found a two bed villa in Al barsha for 130 the other day. Springs 2 beds are down to 130 - 150. But they will come down more I am 100% sureof that. 80k by August.
The prices are coming down both to rent and buy the house we were looking at has come down 800k in 4 weeks so glad we have waited.

Rent in the springs is coming down xx

Good news BC when I saw the title I thought you may be moving to AD x
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Old Feb 10th 2009, 4:38 pm
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Default Re: Looks like we might be moving in the summer

Originally Posted by Blue Cat
give it a bit of time, I will keep my eyes open for you too. Brand new 5 bed with maids and drivers room, shared pool etc. 150k Mirdif though.
a ****in' drivers room???
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a ****in' drivers room???
That'll be my operations HQ...
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Old Feb 10th 2009, 4:51 pm
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Originally Posted by Confucius
That'll be my operations HQ...
booked my tickets today big man, I'll be in Lebanon in 2 weeks...
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Originally Posted by Spugsy
booked my tickets today big man, I'll be in Lebanon in 2 weeks...
Good for you...Taking the Mrs with you???
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Old Feb 10th 2009, 4:56 pm
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Good for you...Taking the Mrs with you???
aye, I'm a good lad.
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aye, I'm a good lad.
My condolences...Make sure you put a blindfold on when you walk the streets...Your only saving grace will be that it's winter...
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Old Feb 10th 2009, 7:14 pm
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Default Re: Looks like we might be moving in the summer

Originally Posted by Blue Cat
Al Quoz, gave spugsy the details. Also found a two bed villa in Al barsha for 130 the other day. Springs 2 beds are down to 130 - 150. But they will come down more I am 100% sureof that. 80k by August.

i was paying 58k for a 2 bed in the springs back when it was unfashionable and had no tarmac roads.
you'd have to pay me to move back there now though
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Old Feb 11th 2009, 3:35 am
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Default Re: Looks like we might be moving in the summer

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i was paying 58k for a 2 bed in the springs back when it was unfashionable and had no tarmac roads.
you'd have to pay me to move back there now though

we will have to see if we can get Mitten into DESS before making any major decisions. Springs doesn't appeal to me either, rather be on the Lakes.
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Old Feb 11th 2009, 3:37 am
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Default Re: Looks like we might be moving in the summer

Originally Posted by Blue Cat
we will have to see if we can get Mitten into DESS before making any major decisions. Springs doesn't appeal to me either, rather be on the Lakes.
but didn't just renew your lease in Jan...
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Old Feb 11th 2009, 3:40 am
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but didn't just renew your lease in Jan...
yes we will be moving out end of June, handy as it is end of term too.
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Old Feb 11th 2009, 3:42 am
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Originally Posted by Blue Cat
yes we will be moving out end of June, handy as it is end of term too.
ah...so you only rent for 6 months at a time...
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Default Re: Looks like we might be moving in the summer

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ah...so you only rent for 6 months at a time...

no we rent a year at a time, but pay with two cheques, we have to give 3 months notice to leave, so that will be put in at the end of March.
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Back down to Satwa or somewhere near there. Atilla's new job is based in Garhoud
it's off! Mitten didn't get a place in DESS, she failed her entrance exam yes at the age of 4!! apparently she won't be able to keep up with the other kids in Year 1 - they know this when there is still three months of this school year to go!!! The Lakes or Springs it is then
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