Alison McGowan
@Riodejaneiro23
English 暗网禁区 in Brazil
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16
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4
About me
English
Lives in Rio de Janeiro
Speaks English, French, Spanish, Portuguese
Registration: 23 March 2009
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Retiring in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Brazil? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
In time 'your' find Iam right, and the wont be able to get back to Brazil Quick enough,,,,,,,,,,,, i know whats comming the liberals are destroying the place any way iam glead your happy there,and good luck to you,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, your going ... Read More
Retiring in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Brazil? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Hi there I just left Brazil after 14 years and came back to the UK where I could retire on full pension if I wanted to. I choose not to for reasons below. Reasons to leave Brazil when getting to retirement age: 1) As a Brit once you take your UK ... Read More
Retiring in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Brazil? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Hi there I just left Brazil after 14 years and came back to the UK where I could retire on full pension if I wanted to. I choose not to for reasons below. Reasons to leave Brazil when getting to retirement age: 1) As a Brit once you take your UK ... Read More
Are you happy in Brazil? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Brazil? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
It's true that some countries do make you feel happier than others but the biggest factor in happiness is how happy you are in your own skin, doing the things you are doing with the people you are doing them with. It's also about knowing ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Brazil? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your 暗网禁区 experience in Brazil, would you heartily say "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
I looked for info on James Woodward on the net and found only an article from family in Hamilton saying they were looking for him. This is a guy who is/was always helpful on these forums. Let's hope rumours of his demise are just that. Read More
Tax implications for selling up in Brazil and moving back to the UK by Riodejaneiro23
I bought a property in Rio (all legal, and declared) in 2005 and am now moving back to the UK for good. I am considering various options, but need to know the tax implications of each and how much money I can legally repatriate to the UK. At the ...
Dear James- Thanks very much for the advice although I'm not sure how with the rental option I would be able to use my Brazilian bank card to get the money out if I'm back in the UK.. ? I also thought you didn't have to pay the ... Read More
Tax implications for selling up in Brazil and moving back to the UK
I bought a property in Rio (all legal, and declared) in 2005 and am now moving back to the UK for good. I am considering various options, but need to know the tax implications of each and how much money I can legally repatriate to the UK. At the ... Read More
Sending Money via Western Union by Alascana
Hello to All Can anyone share information on sending money via Western Union to Brasil and is a bank account required for pick up of funds. Thanks
There are definite fees associated with Western Union, and the exchange rate isn't nearly as good as the way I suggested. On the other hand if you don't want to have the money go into anyone's bank account you don't have much choice ... Read More
Sending Money via Western Union by Alascana
Hello to All Can anyone share information on sending money via Western Union to Brasil and is a bank account required for pick up of funds. Thanks
Hi Alascana. Yes, the person can transfer funds from outside Brazil into anyone's bank here in Brazil using the following information: Full name of account holder CPF Address of person (not bank) Tel no, Bank name Branch number (without digit at ... Read More
Sending Money via Western Union by Alascana
Hello to All Can anyone share information on sending money via Western Union to Brasil and is a bank account required for pick up of funds. Thanks
There is a MUCH cheaper and easier way of bringing funds into Brazil called Transferwise. They use the mid rate exchange rate and there are no bank charges this end. Use this link https://transferwise.com/u/2bb5f9 and the person sending the money ... Read More
Considering taking a job in Rio by Kether
My wife has travelled much of South America and loved it. However, I have never been to Brazil and have read much about spiralling property prices in Rio and also the crime problems. As such, I would want to live a safer neighbourhood such as ...
Thank you for the update on fiadors etc. That's useful information. As for the rest I'm not sure which bubble you want to burst, but I have actually been living in Rio this time for over ten years and I have rented previously in many parts of the ... Read More
Considering taking a job in Rio by Kether
My wife has travelled much of South America and loved it. However, I have never been to Brazil and have read much about spiralling property prices in Rio and also the crime problems. As such, I would want to live a safer neighbourhood such as ...
Dear Kether- That's a pretty good salary tax free but you won't get a penthouse flat in Ipanema /Leblon on it. You should be able to afford a nice 2 bedroom though and don't worry about the condominium charges being as high as the rent. (as stated ... Read More
Recommended places to stay for independent travellers in Brazil? by Riodejaneiro23
Does anyone know any wonderful pousadas to stay at in Bahia or the South of Brazil (Paran谩, Rio Grande do Sul, S茫o Paulo)? Places that you would really really recommend, either for location or service/style or just because you really like the ...
That麓s extremely kind of you, but unfortunately this is a research trip for pousadas so I actually have to stay in the places I am writing about. Thanks again. Read More
Recommended places to stay for independent travellers in Brazil?
Does anyone know any wonderful pousadas to stay at in Bahia or the South of Brazil (Paran谩, Rio Grande do Sul, S茫o Paulo)? Places that you would really really recommend, either for location or service/style or just because you really like the ... Read More