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    Hefty tax on property sale!

    There is a 1.5% Transferencia Inmueble tax: http://www.afip.gov.ar/genericos/impTransferenciaInmueble.asp If you sell your primary residence with the intention of buying another property within 12 months you are not liable for the tax... but you have to declare this before selling.
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    Hostels in Peru

    Lima: Cheap, basic. in the old part of town. You can arrange an airport pick up with them: http://www.hotelespanaperu.com/ingles/home.html Puno: http://www.losuros.com/ clean, central Cuzco: http://hotelincawasi.com/indexing.html Not a hostel, but right on the main plaza, try turning up and...
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    Paying Argie taxes when being paid through PayPal

    Have a look at the AFIP site: http://www.afip.gov.ar/genericos/guiaDeTramites/categoria_list_detail.aspx?id_padre=829 http://www.afip.gob.ar/genericos/guiaDeTramites/guia/documentos/PasoaPasoAdhesi%C3%B3nMonotributo.pdf
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    How to open a bank account

    I posted this about a year ago so things may have changed: http://baexpats.org/expat-life/14293-opening-bank-account-foreigner-without-residency.html
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    Repatriation of funds from apt rental?

    You do not pay bienes personales on money in a savings account but you do on a current account, although you have to declare the money in the savings account anyway - just not pay tax on it. Just transfer the money out of the account so it isn't in there on the 31st December, the date when the...
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    Repatriation of funds from apt rental?

    How are you declaring the income from the apartment to AFIP, are you a Monotributo?
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    Of Hotdogs

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    Using my Temp Work Visa DNI for cheaper travel

    With a DNI you get the 'residents' prices on Aerolineas.com & LAN.com just choose the 'ARGENTINA' site and you will be quoted the local rates. Buses generally don't offer special residents rates.
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    A Simple Guide to Argentine Efficiency

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    property confiscation

    The National Constitution in English: http://www.senado.gov.ar/web/interes/constitucion/english.php
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    Need Advice On Bariloche/Andes

    I suggest you do some research on the Volcano Puyehue and the economical impact it has had on the area Bariloche area.... after securing her last office job my girlfriend was told there were over 200 applicants for a single position. Prices in Bariloche are generally about 20% more expensive...
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    Looking for apt Feb-May

    Try this one: http://www.stayba.com
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    Bariloche Advice

    This should get you started, ask if you have any specific questions.... 6 days in not too much, I've been living here for almost 5 years and still find places that amaze me: General: Either hire car or use public transport. Here is a guide to using the new magnetic cards on the public buses...
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    Two small rants. Milk and shoes.

    Milk in a bag has a shorter shelf life than the box so is probably fresher/fewer preservatives etc. It's also about 20% cheaper. You can buy a plastic jug to put the bag in once its open for about AR$10 at the supermarket. I'm a Serenisima fan myself.
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    Warning to women

    Sorry to hear what happened. Even as a guy I take a Remise/radio taxi late at night for security when in BA. My suggestion to single women (or anyone) worried about this sort of thing is to find a reputable Remise/radio taxi company and always keep the number on you. Call a car, don't hail one...
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    Unfurnished Temporary Apartment

    By Law unfurnished rentals are on a two 2 year contract, furnished rentals are for 6 months max. If you are trying to save money by getting an unfurnished apartment you will loose any benefits in the astronomical price of furniture.
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    Classic Bullsh*t (rant warning)

    In Buenos Aires I was without internet for 2 months while a technical problem was resolved. It was finally resolved by the 3rd engineer that visited the apartment with a 30 second phone call. In Bariloche I waited for just over 2 years for an internet connection in a new apartment in the centre...
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    Locks

    http://www.easy.com.ar Dirección: Av. Bullrich 345; C1425FTD Cap. Fed. - Palermo - Portal Palermo - Buenos Aires Teléfono: Venta Telefónica 0810-999-3279 / 4778-8086 Horarios de Atención: Lunes a Domingo: 8:00 a 22:00
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    No flights from BA to Bariloche in early Dec??

    Yes, ViaBariloche is the best company. If you have long legs or can't sleep well on buses then go Tutto Letto service for max comfort and room. If you can sleep anywhere and want to save a bit then go semi cama. I personally find the semi cama just a tad too short for my legs (I'm 6ft) and...
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