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Forum: New Zealand
Apr 13th 2008, 3:11 am
Replies: 6
Views: 2,624
Posted By Biscuits

Re: NZ Savings Accounts for Foreigners

Thank you all for your helpful replies.

It seems that many of you feel the NZ$ is going to weaken against the US$. Can you share why you feel this to be true? I personally think the US$ is about...
Forum: New Zealand
Apr 9th 2008, 6:17 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 2,624
Posted By Biscuits

NZ Savings Accounts for Foreigners

Does anyone know if it is possible for someone in the US to open a savings account in NZ to take advantage of the 8% return?
Forum: USA
Jan 21st 2007, 3:23 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 3,963
Posted By Biscuits

Re: Housing prices

Housing prices in desirable Texas neighborhoods are not falling.

In my non-expert opinion, the US$ will continue to fall and the housing and equity markets will continue to rise in direct...
Forum: USA
Jan 15th 2007, 12:07 am
Replies: 66
Views: 3,963
Posted By Biscuits

Re: Housing prices

Is one of these two properties a residential rental?
Forum: USA
Jan 14th 2007, 11:27 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 3,963
Posted By Biscuits

Re: Housing prices

I have done further research to give you the exact picture.

http://www.zillow.com/HomeDetails.htm?zprop=29389145

The home is renting for $1,700 or is also for sale for $525,000. It is not in...
Forum: USA
Jan 14th 2007, 5:32 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 3,963
Posted By Biscuits

Re: Housing prices

You are correct. There is no State Income Tax in Texas and therefore the Property Taxes are enormous.
Forum: USA
Jan 14th 2007, 4:54 pm
Replies: 66
Views: 3,963
Posted By Biscuits

Re: Housing prices

Renting vs. Buying a house in a desirable Austin, TX, neighborhood (e.g. Tarrytown/Old Enfield/Pemberton Heights). For Houston, I would guess West U., Tanglewood, and Memorial would compare (nothing...
Forum: USA
Jan 14th 2007, 12:40 am
Replies: 66
Views: 3,963
Posted By Biscuits

Re: Housing prices

Renting in Texas makes more sense than in other places due to the state's heavy reliance on property taxes (in Austin, you are taxed approximately 2.5% of your home's appraised value).

Obviously,...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 12th 2007, 5:07 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 817
Posted By Biscuits

Re: Fresh seafood cost in Auckland

I calculate that lobster is $12.44 USD per pound which is better than the $15.99 I pay in Austin for the live variety.

From what I have read, the NZ variation is sweeter, and therefore thought to...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 12th 2007, 4:31 am
Replies: 7
Views: 817
Posted By Biscuits

Re: Fresh seafood cost in Auckland

Thank you, cottageinthesky, for the information from Wellington. I probably should not have been so restrictive with the initial request.

Kindest regards,

Biscuits
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 12th 2007, 1:58 am
Replies: 52
Views: 3,190
Posted By Biscuits

Re: Which Banks

Has anyone used RaboPlus for savings? They seem to offer the highest rates...

http://www.raboplus.co.nz/landing/0607Q/default.aspx?source=interest_nz
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 9th 2007, 8:28 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 2,555
Posted By Biscuits

Re: Not Emigrating now, research books for sale!!

Most US teens would prefer sitting on the sofa over something as strenuous as standing on a corner. Anything that burns calories is very rare...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 6th 2007, 1:09 am
Replies: 7
Views: 817
Posted By Biscuits

Fresh seafood cost in Auckland

How much do the following items cost from a fish market?


Lobster/Crawfish

Tuna

Oysters
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 1st 2007, 11:38 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 2,555
Posted By Biscuits

Re: Not Emigrating now, research books for sale!!

Exactly the reason you should consider the SlingBox.

If I do leave the US, I will absolutely be giving a friend or family member a SlingBox and a monthly subsidy to keep me connected to all of...
Forum: New Zealand
Jan 1st 2007, 11:24 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 2,555
Posted By Biscuits

Re: Not Emigrating now, research books for sale!!

A SlingBox and the Internet should give anyone the opportunity to watch the same programming that they would receive in their home city/country - from anywhere else in the world.

Granted, this may...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 20th 2006, 10:53 pm
Replies: 181
Views: 6,072
Posted By Biscuits

Re: Theory of Money & Credit OR What Gov'ts & Central Bankers Don't Want You To Know!

I am seriously considering it. I just spoke with a fellow Texan who has been in Auckland (Parnell) for the past two years and he was pretty happy. He said the weather from June-August stinks but...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 20th 2006, 8:31 pm
Replies: 181
Views: 6,072
Posted By Biscuits

Re: Theory of Money & Credit OR What Gov'ts & Central Bankers Don't Want You To Know!

Yes, those people may be financially harmed but that is always the case when one is trying to invest. Nobody was guaranteed returns with real estate just as they are not guaranteed results from...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 20th 2006, 2:54 pm
Replies: 181
Views: 6,072
Posted By Biscuits

Re: Theory of Money & Credit OR What Gov'ts & Central Bankers Don't Want You To Know!

That link may be 100% accurate but its forecast is still, to me, an acceptable "loss" in markets that have rapidly appreciated over the past several years.

When articles, for instance, discuss...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 20th 2006, 1:12 pm
Replies: 181
Views: 6,072
Posted By Biscuits

Re: Theory of Money & Credit OR What Gov'ts & Central Bankers Don't Want You To Know!

I assure you that the price of land and housing in Austin is not falling.

Most areas in the US that may be experiencing a "correction" in the real estate market were also the areas that have...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 17th 2006, 5:41 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 594
Posted By Biscuits

Question Allergies in NZ?

Has anyone experienced any significant allergies since moving to NZ?
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 9th 2006, 4:19 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 1,797
Posted By Biscuits

Re: Talk me into Napier :)

It may be the best opossum store/museum in the entire world...

:D
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 9th 2006, 12:58 am
Replies: 36
Views: 1,797
Posted By Biscuits

Re: Talk me into Napier :)

I found it very picturesque... ;)
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 7th 2006, 8:25 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 2,740
Posted By Biscuits

Re: Sunburn in New Zealand

That would be fantastic! Can you tell me a little about how one participates in the sport? For example, is there a private club that you join or are there public lawns that you can play on? Assuming...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 7th 2006, 8:21 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 2,740
Posted By Biscuits

Re: Sunburn in New Zealand

The Patriot Act is one example of the deteriorating Bill of Rights in the US. Under the new Military Commissions Act of 2006, Habeas Corpus has been eliminated for any non-citizen or for the...
Forum: New Zealand
Dec 6th 2006, 9:50 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 2,740
Posted By Biscuits

Re: Sunburn in New Zealand

As a teenager, I spent a few summer weeks in Vail, Colorado, and can attest to the theory on altitude affecting UV strength. Burns happened very quickly and they were much harsher than anything I...
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