Recent content by Flexter

Thanks for all the responses, folks.

Apologies if this has been addressed previously, but has anyone transferred USD into a USD-denominated bank account in Argentina - i.e., as a standard international bank transfer? AND then had no problem for that USD to be withdrawn in cash from the bank in Argentina? I'd appreciate hearing...

Does this apply to bank deposits in Argentina via Xoom or just cash pick ups? In fact, has anyone here done a bank deposit in Argentina via Xoom (especially if over ARS 5000)? If so, did More intervene in the process (eg. request further info like that listed by the OP) or was it processed...

Hi All, I can see from a search that a few people here have used www.exchange4free.com for cash pick up (at More Money Transfer), but has anyone used it for a bank-to-bank transfer - i.e, a transfer of pesos directly into a local bank account? If so, what was your experience of the process? Is...

While various internet sites show the dolar blue venta rate as around 6.32 at this moment, what is the actual rate people are getting from money changers in BA for exchanging USD for pesos? Are people actually getting 6.32 or a bit less? Would appreciate hearing peoples experience of this. Gracias.

Thanks David. From what he's listed, the 0.075% fee for "Notarial Input" is what the escribano pays to the "Notary Institution", which is presumably the Colegio de Escribanos. Any ideas whether that's a set amount for all escribanos? Again, the examples that earlyretirement lists don't seem to...

Thanks for your responses. I'll certainly negotiate the escribano's professional fees where I can and ask about the IVA, but what I'm trying to ascertain is whether the specific fees listed are legitimate. By quoting specific percentages for "notarial input" (0.075%) and "registration of...

A question for those with experience buying and selling property in Argentina and what is the standard fee breakdown for escribanos... I've got a quote from an escribano that breaks down his fees as follows: Basic fee: 2% Notary Tariff + 21% IVA = 2.42% [the "standard" fee, as I understand]...

Thanks for all the responses. I was referring more to how the author positions Argentina as a nirvana for his "mini-retirements" (forget about his tango feats), than the relative merits of whether a 4 hour work week is possible. Given the much publicized increase in prices in Argentina since...

How many expats out there were influenced by this book in moving to Argentina?

Hi All, I'm looking to buy a property in BA so wanted to see whether any expats in this forum are seeking to sell. I'm looking for a 2-3 bedroom place in Palermo Soho or Hollywood, preferably an older style place with character, high ceilings and outdoor space (for a parrilla!). I'm flexible on...