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Forum: Middle East

Apr 14th 2014, 11:37 pm

Replies: 17

Bahrain move

Views: 4,525

Posted By 1aws

Re: Bahrain move

Hi Robbinlee,

I moved here from London almost 6 months ago and backinthesands reply is spot on.

To add, I have noted there are two things which cost less than the UK, petrol and haircuts, the...

Forum: Middle East

Jan 1st 2014, 9:19 pm

Replies: 0

Bahrain - Car Wanted

Views: 710

Posted By 1aws

Bahrain - Car Wanted

Happy New Year Guys!

I've been putting this off for a while now but as we've rolled into 2014 buying a car in Bahrain is back on the agenda.

Not keen on going to Sitra...again and having...

Forum: Middle East

Oct 7th 2013, 3:06 am

Replies: 4

Bahrain Cash Withdrawel

Views: 1,235

Posted By 1aws

Bahrain Cash Withdrawel

Can you please assist in correcting my understanding of this residency process in Bahrain...

Next month I'll arrive in Bahrain with my family and stay in serviced apartments for a month until our...

Forum: Middle East

Aug 20th 2013, 1:49 am

Replies: 3

Bahrain Real estate Agent

Views: 908

Posted By 1aws

Re: Bahrain Real estate Agent

Let me know how you get on as I'll require a similar rental in Sept!

Forum: Middle East

Jul 30th 2013, 8:57 pm

Replies: 3

Banks in Bahrain

Views: 2,477

Posted By 1aws

Banks in Bahrain

I'm in UK until Mid Aug when I start working in Bahrain for a few years. What is the best method of transferring money to my UK account?
I've been told open a UK HSBC account as there is a HSBC in...

Forum: Middle East

Jul 19th 2013, 12:46 am

Replies: 5

Removal Companies UK - Bahrain

Views: 1,296

Posted By 1aws

Re: Removal Companies UK - Bahrain

Al Janibiya looks good and a few unfurnished Villa's available.
Thanks for recommending Allied Pickfords, their quote seems competitive.
Do you remember if you paid any customs/duty charges on...

Forum: Middle East

Jul 11th 2013, 8:18 pm

Replies: 5

Removal Companies UK - Bahrain

Views: 1,296

Posted By 1aws

Re: Removal Companies UK - Bahrain

Tockalosh that is useful, cheers!
I've seen 3 bed villa's in Saar on Bahrain Property World at BD1200 Exc which tick most of my boxes and noticed some villa's are available a month later, what is...

Forum: Middle East

Jul 11th 2013, 4:25 am

Replies: 5

Removal Companies UK - Bahrain

Views: 1,296

Posted By 1aws

Removal Companies UK - Bahrain

Hi All,

I've received a quote North of Â£5k to shift the contents of a 3 bed house from UK to Bahrain...Is this about right?

Apart from 'Whites & Co' could you please recommend ones you have...

Forum: Middle East

Jun 28th 2013, 7:19 am

Replies: 10

Move to Bahrain Advice

Views: 3,094

Posted By 1aws

Re: Move to Bahrain Advice

Thanks for the info guys, really useful in my research.

I'm intending to rent a car initially and then purchase, any recommendations in Bahrain climate what model of car is good to rent? Also what...

Forum: Middle East

Jun 26th 2013, 9:22 am

Replies: 10

Move to Bahrain Advice

Views: 3,094

Posted By 1aws

Re: Move to Bahrain Advice

Many thanks Tockalosh and Camel Jockey, your info has been useful :)

Both St Christophers and Brit School are full for Sept 2013 and advised registering for 2014 so will look into Early Learners....

Forum: Middle East

Jun 25th 2013, 2:02 am

Replies: 10

Move to Bahrain Advice

Views: 3,094

Posted By 1aws

Re: Move to Bahrain Advice

The eldest since he was 1 has been going to Nursery in UK and we have a preference this continues. My wife works in UK and previously worked in Bahrain and wishes to continue once we move there,...

Forum: Middle East

Jun 24th 2013, 10:53 pm

Replies: 10

Move to Bahrain Advice

Views: 3,094

Posted By 1aws

Move to Bahrain Advice

I'm looking for some advice as I've accepted a job offer and the HQ will be in Bahrain Financial Towers.
My understanding is the ongoing political situation since 2011 has left an impact on business...

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