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Forum: Japan
Oct 28th 2016, 9:07 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 2,248
Posted By LooPtruy

MotorCycle Driving

Hi All

Have moved to live in Tokyo for 12 month on a company's assignment.

I love driving motorcycles (choppers, in a slow relaxed way) and am thinking how safe it is to drive in Japan...
Forum: USA
May 7th 2016, 6:16 am
Replies: 758
Views: 226,290
Posted By LooPtruy

re: Class 2 NI. What about us poor expats paying voluntary contributions?

Hi All

Am seeking advice on this topic.

I am 32 years old, worked in the UK 5 years and then moved on in 2009 abroad. Have been paying since then Class 2 voluntary contribution, around 150 GBP...
Forum: Spain
Mar 20th 2016, 7:46 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,065
Posted By LooPtruy

Lanzarote - Buying Property - Legalities

I have fallen in love with a property in Lanzarote, near Ye. This is a property that is recognized in the spanish catastro but it is not in the registro.

It cannot be added to the registro as it...
Forum: Spain
Dec 12th 2015, 1:56 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,130
Posted By LooPtruy

Smile Canary Islands - Which one is for me?

Hello Everyone!

Have spent the whole day doing research via Google on the different islands and I want to ask opinions now, given my interests and background.

Some details:

Fluent in...
Forum: Hungary
Sep 16th 2014, 8:00 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,445
Posted By LooPtruy

Re: Questions about buying property

Thanks Mohctep!

So far, didn't get the loan because no bank in hungary seems to offer fixed rate mortgages, which is a pity and is what I am looking for :(
Forum: Hungary
Aug 18th 2014, 2:50 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,445
Posted By LooPtruy

experience with banks in Hungary?

Hello All

Looking for Financing options, can I ask the forum members what is your personal experience with these banks? We are looking to get a mortgage to buy a flat in Budapest.

Also, if you...
Forum: Hungary
Aug 18th 2014, 2:48 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,445
Posted By LooPtruy

Re: Questions about buying property

Thanks Rural!

If you could, please, send it again to the email I gave you via PM I'd appreciate it!

Your first email never arrived :(
Forum: Hungary
Aug 14th 2014, 2:29 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,445
Posted By LooPtruy

Questions about buying property

Hello All

Some questions as a newbie into the potential market of purchasing a flat in Budapest to rent it out. Any help would be more than welcome!!!

-What are the taxes you pay in Hungary...
Forum: UK Pension Transfers, Home Loans and Financial Advice
Jul 19th 2014, 1:33 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 770
Posted By LooPtruy

UK Voluntary Contributions - Class 2 - worth it?

Hello All

I'd like to ask this forum about your opinion on contributing voluntarily (Class 2) to the UK pension system.

Me:
I am 30
Worked in the UK for 3 years
Have been working abroad for...
Forum: Hungary
Jul 19th 2014, 1:25 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 1,800
Posted By LooPtruy

Purchasing Property as investment in Budapest

Hello All

After doing some research on prices, and being married to a Hungarian lady, we have decided it may well be a good time these days to buy property in Hungary, in Budapest, with the idea...
Forum: USA
Jun 15th 2013, 4:42 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,059
Posted By LooPtruy

Learner's Permit D - Massachussetts

Hello All

Apparently, our European driving licence is not converted to the MA one. I passed the reading test and got a learner's permit.

It will expire in a couple of years.

My question is,...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 9th 2013, 9:04 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 5,300
Posted By LooPtruy

Re: Downsides of Green Card?

in Switzerland, at least in the kind of jobs I was there (Pharma) the process was for EU citizens:

You would get a B Visa upfront. This lasted 5 years. After 5 years, if you were still in the...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 9th 2013, 1:02 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 5,300
Posted By LooPtruy

Re: Downsides of Green Card?

Just for the record, I am new in the US but just relocated from Switzerland. I am not Swiss.

To Michael's comment:
@he may be lucky to get Permit C (equivalent of a green card) but if you are out...
Forum: USA
Jun 9th 2013, 12:41 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,429
Posted By LooPtruy

Re: EUR, GBP or CHF Investments in the US

Thanks Michael, great answer.

It seems indeed I picked up the only broker who indeed dos not offer foreign stock markets trading!

I will check the different option listed in your link. Etrade...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 8th 2013, 4:38 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 5,300
Posted By LooPtruy

Re: Downsides of Green Card?

So this would be a possible plan:

I get my GC, continue working here in the US until for example 2016. Then I move to work in Asia for again 3-4 years, then we decide to "settle", have kids and...
Forum: USA
Jun 8th 2013, 4:34 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 1,429
Posted By LooPtruy

EUR, GBP or CHF Investments in the US

Hello All

Am new in the country and want to continue investing in funds or stocks which may be in non USD currencies.

I know it is a pain to handle FBAR/PFIC etc, so decided to sell all my...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Jun 8th 2013, 4:07 pm
Replies: 52
Views: 5,300
Posted By LooPtruy

Re: Downsides of Green Card?

Hello All

Similarish situation, would love to get feedback.

Currently, L1A holder to expire in 2015 (moved in the US Jan 2013). Married, no kids, under 30. Plans to work in Asia in the coming...
Forum: USA
Feb 25th 2013, 2:09 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,778
Posted By LooPtruy

Re: Tax - Switzerland vs US C apital Gains

Hi All

Now that I am here in the US, any recommendations on brokers that will allow me to invest in mutual funds in foreign currencies?

I have gone through scotttrade, merrill, vanguard (I love...
Forum: USA
Dec 24th 2012, 6:38 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,778
Posted By LooPtruy

Re: Tax - Switzerland vs US C apital Gains

thanks nun for the input, very useful as usual!
Forum: USA
Dec 24th 2012, 6:13 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,778
Posted By LooPtruy

Re: Tax - Switzerland vs US C apital Gains

Ok, so I sell it all, the winners and the loosers as most of them are securities or funds not domiciled in the US. Then I have a decent sized amount of cash, let´s say 300k USD.

As I have sold...
Forum: USA
Dec 23rd 2012, 6:48 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,778
Posted By LooPtruy

Re: Tax - Switzerland vs US C apital Gains

I am moving here permanently, with a perm contract (for what that is worth :))

We plan to stay here in the States 3 to 5 years before moving on to the next job, maybe in Asia (although you never...
Forum: USA
Dec 23rd 2012, 6:13 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 1,778
Posted By LooPtruy

Tax - Switzerland vs US C apital Gains

Hi All

A question on tax implications with regards to my investments.

I currently live and work in Switzerland but am relocating permanently with my company to the US in the coming 2 weeks.
...
Forum: USA
Dec 21st 2012, 6:57 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,344
Posted By LooPtruy

Re: Banks + brokers for Expats in the US

Actually, my employer has a Credit Union "inhouse" where I would be entitled to open an account, savings account, investment account, etc.

Perhaps after reading all these comments I should rather...
Forum: USA
Dec 20th 2012, 7:55 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,644
Posted By LooPtruy

Re: Housing in Boston - Renting vs Buying

thanks all for the advice. I think we have plenty of leads to look into once we are finally there onsite!
Forum: USA
Dec 20th 2012, 7:45 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,344
Posted By LooPtruy

Re: Banks + brokers for Expats in the US

never did a transfer of money with xe, is it really good? is it because of the exchange rate or the fees?
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