Sell Me on Retiring in Taiwan for the Next 10 Years
The zoning situation is variable in Taiwan, depends on the area, the local politicians, also the county government as to how strict it is or not. I know in Miaoli it can take many hongbao over a...
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So signing the contract with the agent tomorrow. Met the owners sister who owns the piece of land next to it and wants us to buy hers. over 1000 ping. I’d love them to have a bidding war. Three days...
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Repost for sure but I’ll allow it. Read full topic
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So cool. Congratulations on starting your new life! Read full topic
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We haven’t got it yet. Step by step. Now everyone knows everyone else is serious. Read full topic
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How’s the sister bidding war going? Guy Read full topic
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We’ll find out. Meeting the agent later this morning. Going to meet an architect who designs sheds and houses on farmland. Read full topic
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A bespoke architect designed dwelling! Guy Read full topic
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afterspivak: A bespoke architect designed dwelling! That was my plan in Japan until I met with local architects and realized how most modern residential architecture in Asia is either sterile and...
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Well, I’ve sketched out a plan. Build the 13 ping shed, maybe shipping containers in the north west corner. Start the orchard in the back. Have the farmers association hook me up with some workers to...
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afterspivak: A bespoke architect designed dwelling I have tons of shipping container designs on hand. Been looking at them for months. Start ugly and after the government checks us out, fancy it up....
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Also important to do a percolation test to ensure suitability for a septic system, particularly in clay soil. Read full topic
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jdsmith: Then in two years when we can switch the deed and build our house, I’m still a bit fuzzy on the rules, and the rules seem a bit fuzzy! So this is your understanding? That you can buy nong di...
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marasan: If this is the case This does seem to be the case. Most jian di lots are closer to other houses, yes. And most houses are fairly shitty looking. There’s one house on land near us, everything...
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jdsmith: Well, I’ve sketched out a plan. Read full topic
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So, we have three days to withdraw contract. After that the agent is now the mediator. Incredibly, I ran into a Taiwanese guy I haven’t seen in ten years who owns property on Green Island, and runs a...
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jdsmith: The view is spectacular. Up on the hill. I love that view of the ocean. The whole time I’ve been in Taiwan, it’s always been a view of a mountain. No complaints. But an ocean view is also...
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Yeah, it’s the bar really. I might be able to get mine once the house is built, with a second story or a rooftop deck. I’m no longer fishing from the shore. Jumped in with a knife in my teeth. Read...
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Quick question; The water towers. Are they built on the drilled well? I kinda got a yea response but wasn’t sure the guy gave much of a shit. How far from the well is the tower— normally? Read full...
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I think you could do better with that plan for @jdsmith . The door leading to the toilet needs to be next to, and point directly toward, the dining room table. Guy Read full topic
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