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    'article' about Budapest in Irish Times, 18th Feb

    [broken link removed] This has to be one of the sloppiest pieces of property journalism I've ever read. Not sure who wrote it, as there is no byline. "Alas, all’s changed. Liszt Ferenz square, off the capital’s Utca, once a vibrant area of evening entertainment, is notably quiet, with...
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    The Hungarian Economy and Property Investment.

    http://www.portfolio.hu/en/cikkek.tdp?cCheck=1&k=3&i=15558 It's an interesting turn of events. The Polish current account deficit is now increasing rapidly to a projected 6% of GDP this year, while the once notoriously high Hungarian deficit is now likely to be reduced to around 4%. If you...
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    Why does Guinness taste so bad abroad?

    Does anyone know exactly why this is the case? Does the two-stage pour really make that much difference? Are different kegs sent abroad than used at home or is it more because the Guinness taps may not be used so frequently in an overseas bar?
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    Banks prepare to phase out Tracker Mortgages

    This is an interesting development in the mortgage market. Once the preferred option of investors is not likely to exist for much longer: [broken link removed]
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    Budapest District VI: Influence of New Government District

    Only a few years ago, nobody wanted to live on Podmaniczky utca. Now, things have changed and apartments here can be quite expensive. However, I'm not sure how much difference the Government District will make. It can only be beneficial to this part of District VI in the long term, but I...
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    CGT tax after Rent a Room scheme?

    My friend is currently living in a property in Dublin and renting out three of the rooms. He pays tax on all his income from this as it is over the amount allowed for under the Rent A Room Scheme, but if he sells the property, will he be liable for Capital Gains Tax even though it's his PPR...
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    Key Post: Replacing water tank in attic

    My friend is currently trying to get quotes for replacing an old aluminium water tank in the attic of her house with a PVC one but plumbers are quoting 400 euro for what seems like a fairly straightforward job. Has anyone here had to do this or do you think this sounds anyway reasonable? People...
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    anyone with property to rent in budapest

    Hi, I'm currently living in Budapest and have met several Irish and other English speaking people, mostly friends of mine at this stage, who are in regular need of renting properties over here. Just wondered if anyone posting here has property in BP that's currently empty and who would like...
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