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Forum: Scandinavia
May 1st 2015, 7:35 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,375
Posted By paulscotland

Re: Are there ANY british ex-pats living in NORWAY on this forum?

My girlfriend does yes, I am yet to learn.... or as they say in norwegian "Jeg snakker ikke Norsk".
Forum: Scandinavia
May 1st 2015, 1:05 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,375
Posted By paulscotland

Re: Are there ANY british ex-pats living in NORWAY on this forum?

I was surprized to learn that the UK was not a member of the Shengen too. I've been working in Norway since 2003, and I really love it here. The UK is very quickly being flushed down the economic...
Forum: Scandinavia
May 1st 2015, 12:40 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 3,375
Posted By paulscotland

Re: Are there ANY british ex-pats living in NORWAY on this forum?

We're a member of the EU, but Norway is not. Norway is a member of the Shengen, we are not. So permits are needed. There are several kinds of Permits in order to live, study or work in Norway. If you...
Forum: Scandinavia
May 1st 2015, 10:29 am
Replies: 18
Views: 3,375
Posted By paulscotland

Re: Are there ANY british ex-pats living in NORWAY on this forum?

Yeah for sure, I've been asking questions about a few different countries over the months and the people on those countries forums have been very helpful. So, it was a little disappointing to find...
Forum: Scandinavia
May 1st 2015, 9:27 am
Replies: 18
Views: 3,375
Posted By paulscotland

Re: Are there ANY british ex-pats living in NORWAY on this forum?

If it's a poll, it's a pretty unsuccessful one :) . I have posted one question on another thread which has been viewed almost 100 times, but no answer. The question is about resident permits in...
Forum: Scandinavia
Apr 30th 2015, 4:25 am
Replies: 1
Views: 801
Posted By paulscotland

Help needed with understanding resident permit in Norway

I am currently working for a UK company in Norway. However, in the near future, I intend to make the 'big move' and start living and workiing in Norway with a norwegian company. I already have a...
Forum: Scandinavia
Apr 28th 2015, 5:25 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 859
Posted By paulscotland

Re: Resident permit in Norway, help.

Err.... Hello. British Ex-pats living in Norway? I can hear you breathing......
Forum: Scandinavia
Apr 26th 2015, 4:08 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 859
Posted By paulscotland

Resident permit in Norway, help.

I am currently working for a UK company in Norway. However, in the near future, I intend to make the 'big move' and start living and workiing in Norway with a norwegian company. I already have a...
Forum: France
Apr 4th 2015, 9:03 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,799
Posted By paulscotland

Re: Internal planning permission required?

OK guys, so let me get this straight in my head. Proceeding with adjustments on the land and building, with say an architect at hand.... doing things properly (as french property law dictates) to...
Forum: France
Apr 4th 2015, 10:28 am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,404
Posted By paulscotland

Re: What are the prodecures and costs of registering a UK car/mini van in France?

It is a mini van (fiat doblo cargo). I was concerned by the fact that is has no rear windows thus preventing decent visibility.
Forum: France
Apr 4th 2015, 10:08 am
Replies: 25
Views: 3,799
Posted By paulscotland

Re: Internal planning permission required?

I guess I would only sell if my project went down the (compost) toilet. My dream is to be as self-sufficient as possible. So a permaculture driven edible forest garden will be an ongoing project,...
Forum: France
Apr 3rd 2015, 8:49 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,799
Posted By paulscotland

Re: Internal planning permission required?

The house was at agricultural status, but the current owners have gotten it a "certificat d'urbanisme" in the past, it expired Jan '15. The land is about 50,000 sq metres (12 acres, 5 hectares)

I...
Forum: France
Apr 3rd 2015, 5:17 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,799
Posted By paulscotland

Re: Internal planning permission required?

I've just emailed the owners concerning the "Cadastre status" of building.
In the meantime, how is property taxation worked out? Council tax etc.... You know what I mean.... All the yearly or...
Forum: France
Apr 3rd 2015, 2:33 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 3,799
Posted By paulscotland

Re: Internal planning permission required?

It's a large building. However only one room will be renovated for now, like a kinda bedsit arrangement. So only one window and one door (inside the building) The rest of the building shall remain as...
Forum: France
Apr 3rd 2015, 9:53 am
Replies: 25
Views: 3,799
Posted By paulscotland

Internal planning permission required?

On the land I am considering buying sits a 200 year old farmhouse. The current owners had a certificat d'urbanisme for the building which expired in January 2015. They replaced the roof including new...
Forum: France
Apr 3rd 2015, 9:42 am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,404
Posted By paulscotland

What are the prodecures and costs of registering a UK car/mini van in France?

The title says it all really......... I'm planning on moving over to France intend on taking my Fiat Doblo van with me....
What do I need to do in order to make the swap and will it cost a fortune?
Forum: Portugal
Mar 28th 2015, 1:15 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 5,421
Posted By paulscotland

Re: Where in Portugal is ideal for a small holding?

Hey, Im actually heading to france in 2 weeks to look at a 12 acre plot of land with an old farmhouse on it. I placed an advert in "Permaculture magazine" if thats any help. Check out their website,...
Forum: France
Mar 12th 2015, 4:06 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 19,440
Posted By paulscotland

Re: Is off-grid living in france possible?

Ok, well thanks for your info anyways. I've found a better suited forum to answer my questions. I may be back in the future to ask other questions concerning life in france.
Forum: France
Mar 12th 2015, 11:16 am
Replies: 11
Views: 19,440
Posted By paulscotland

Re: Is off-grid living in france possible?

Part of my plan is to make money from the land through livestock, fruit and vegetables, tree's, willow, etc.
So from your answer, are you saying not many ex-pats do this?
Forum: France
Mar 11th 2015, 9:11 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 19,440
Posted By paulscotland

Is off-grid living in france possible?

Hi, I'm new here and looking for some info on off-grid living?

I am currently mulling over different european countries to accomodate my desired lifestyle.

I would like to start a...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 7th 2015, 11:53 am
Replies: 4
Views: 5,421
Posted By paulscotland

Where in Portugal is ideal for a small holding?

I am planning to live off-grid, grow vegtables, bee-keeping.... and many other things assosicated with small holdings/permaculture.

My question is: Does anybody have any advice on which part of...
Forum: Portugal
Feb 2nd 2015, 8:28 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 567
Posted By paulscotland

Looking to work and learn

Hi Folks,

I am considering living in Portugal, as I am interested in permaculture/small holding/forest garden type lifestyle.....

So I'd like to take my fantasies surrounding the portuguese...
Forum: Hungary
Jan 26th 2015, 6:24 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 3,332
Posted By paulscotland

Re: Owning a smallholding/farm? and how many properties can i buy?

Thank you so much.... lots of insight.... which is exactly what I need at this stage. So bee-keeping seems to be in at the moment? OK, noted. I was planning less than a hectare to buy anyways.
Maybe...
Forum: Hungary
Jan 25th 2015, 5:48 am
Replies: 13
Views: 3,332
Posted By paulscotland

Owning a smallholding/farm? and how many properties can i buy?

Hi Folks,

I am a brand new member to this forum. So a big collective "Hello" to you all. ;)
I am based in Scotland and I'm looking to leave the UK to start a new life abroad. I am really...
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