alan clarke
English expat in Croatia
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About me
English
Lives in Zagreb
Registration: 09 March 2012
Surprise We Are Going to Croatia! by globalexplorer1
We are joining an international team of journalists in September to write about Croatia as a tourist destination. Here is a [url=http://globalexplorerclub.wordpress.com/2013/08/08/surprise-we-are-going-to-croatia/]preview of our upcoming ...
As a person who lived in Croatia all I can say is "Are you serious or are you under medical care over mental problems"? Because attempting to live permantlly in Hrvatska you need a bottomless wallet or a very good mental doctor!!! Read More
Surprise We Are Going to Croatia! by globalexplorer1
We are joining an international team of journalists in September to write about Croatia as a tourist destination. Here is a [url=http://globalexplorerclub.wordpress.com/2013/08/08/surprise-we-are-going-to-croatia/]preview of our upcoming ...
Croatia is wonderful for holiday, Try doing an exposé on the corrupt policies of buying property, you may have your eyes opened. An Ex RESIDENT. Read More
Living in Zagreb by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Zagreb, or you used to work and live in Zagreb. [b]Share your expat experience![/b] How would you describe life in Zagreb? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it ...
To anyone who resides in Croatia or is thinking of relocating here consider this, Today I was with the people who have purchaced my property and I listened to the lies given to them by an "internation company", What a pity the couple are of the ... Read More
Car Drivers beware by alan clarke
If you intend to visit Croatia or relocate with your car and are a Western European driver TAKE CARE people here are no where as competant as we are, Roundabout's are for playing with no recourse to accepted rules and regulations of the EU, driving ...
Oh you poor thing I am retired now, used be a civil servant working as an intuctor with the MoD my proffesion was Aircraft Engineer, I spent much of my life contracting, I think the EU could be good for this country to get the right Management and ... Read More
Car Drivers beware by alan clarke
If you intend to visit Croatia or relocate with your car and are a Western European driver TAKE CARE people here are no where as competant as we are, Roundabout's are for playing with no recourse to accepted rules and regulations of the EU, driving ...
I Understand, I do not go out now unless I really must, I will go out to drive back to UK soon now. You have been here for 7 year how have you Managed? Me 2year and I am a mental case the only thing that keeps me sane is our little dog, Why do Croat ... Read More
Car Drivers beware by alan clarke
If you intend to visit Croatia or relocate with your car and are a Western European driver TAKE CARE people here are no where as competant as we are, Roundabout's are for playing with no recourse to accepted rules and regulations of the EU, driving ...
Thank the lord I am not the only one, I was starting to feel paranoid. Read More
Car Drivers beware by alan clarke
If you intend to visit Croatia or relocate with your car and are a Western European driver TAKE CARE people here are no where as competant as we are, Roundabout's are for playing with no recourse to accepted rules and regulations of the EU, driving ...
Yes my friend, Visiting super, Residential here I think not, I have been for 2 years and the messing about I have had, well, My wife is a Croat and states 'This is no longer my Croatia, I want to go back to England' and I would recomend Visiting but ... Read More
Car Drivers beware by alan clarke
If you intend to visit Croatia or relocate with your car and are a Western European driver TAKE CARE people here are no where as competant as we are, Roundabout's are for playing with no recourse to accepted rules and regulations of the EU, driving ...
Also to add to my last comments, How can a country joining the EU in 2013 allow NON legal drivers to own a motor vehicle and even worse insure said vehicle? this smells of intended law breaking, Also what country allows a national only to own a ... Read More
Buying property in Croatia by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Croatia? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Croatia? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Thats nice but we have just sold(at a big loss) and going back. My wife who is Croat can not stand it any more or as she states Croatia is not Croatia it is all (moderated). Good comment from a national dont you think? Read More
Car Drivers beware
If you intend to visit Croatia or relocate with your car and are a Western European driver TAKE CARE people here are no where as competant as we are, Roundabout's are for playing with no recourse to accepted rules and regulations of the EU, driving ... Read More
Do and don't in Croatia by expat.com
Are you living in Croatia? We need you to share your experience of the local customs :) Is it difficult to adjust to the local customs in Croatia? Could you please share with us a list of the [b] do's and don't's in Croatia?[/b] Thanks!
As a person who is married to a Croat and lived here for 2years my advice DO NOT MOVE HERE. Read More
Buying property in Croatia by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Croatia? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Croatia? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
ernest83 How nice it is to hear an agreement, you are correct about an income But I have had replies from people who can find current laws and procedures in this country, if they can WHY can the Civil service of this state not,this just showes how ... Read More
Buying property in Croatia by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Croatia? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Croatia? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
I thank you very much for your post and as an EU citizen I am just stating what I have suffered from over two years, with all the rest of the idiocy here we are trying to sell up and return to UK,even my wife,who is Croat,wants out because of the ... Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Zagreb
Settle in Zagreb? not a good idea, biggest mistake my wife and I made coming back, now we are selling our house and returning to ny country UK Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Zagreb
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Rent a flat or a house in Zagreb
I do not know how to advise you, it is a minefield, one lady replied to me you could rad her comments and try her advice, all I find here is corporate corruption ith no recourse to correct,legal advice, That is why I am selling and going home and ... Read More
Buying property in Croatia by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Croatia? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Croatia? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
What a post, putting things in a notshell perfectly, many people are still in a socialist state and are about to be so shocked once in th EU it may kill them. again what an accurate post. Thank you. Alan. Read More
English food in Zgreb
My wife and I have been living in Zagreb for 2yr after extensive searching we cannot find a shop that has English food to buy, and my wifes supply of tea bags has expired does anyone know where we can buy any and English cheese I could kill some ... Read More
Buying property in Croatia by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Croatia? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Croatia? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Valeria, I have and always have had OIB since I came here but this has not affected the fact that our flat is now in my wifes name and so is the family car, You say laws have changed here it seems to me not many people know about the changes ... Read More
Public transportation in Zagreb
I do no know exactly but my wife exploded wher she saw it on the news but she tells me it is nearly 25% more than before.This took effect about a month ago Read More
Public transportation in Zagreb
Yes public transport is good but nationals,like my wife, are mad about recent price increase Read More
Buying property in Croatia by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Croatia? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Croatia? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
No problem, What I wrote is exactly what happened to me,in2010 Read More
Buying property in Croatia by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Croatia? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Croatia? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
Hi Christine, Buying property? Hmmm let me see they took my money and then informed me 'as you are not a national it can not be in your name, same with my car' see a solicitor and be careful. Regards, Alan. Read More
Living in Zagreb by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Zagreb, or you used to work and live in Zagreb. [b]Share your expat experience![/b] How would you describe life in Zagreb? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it ...
Elaine, I am sorry I misunderstood your post and if my comments ref your nationality upset you, again sorry, But I think the longer you reside here you may get a little disallusioned over the red tape and when you start getting told as a non ... Read More
Living in Zagreb by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Zagreb, or you used to work and live in Zagreb. [b]Share your expat experience![/b] How would you describe life in Zagreb? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it ...
Which cookoo Land did you come from? Ah America, well that explains it all, 1; I am retired, not looking for a job, 2; been living here for 2yr, 3;Have been married to a Croat for 20yr, 4;Have been lied to, swindled and humiliated since I came ... Read More
Living in Zagreb by expat.com
You are an expatriate living in Zagreb, or you used to work and live in Zagreb. [b]Share your expat experience![/b] How would you describe life in Zagreb? Has it been complicated to settle down, to find a job, and an accomodation? Is it ...
I moved to Zagreb with my wife in 2010, Agica is a dual national Croat/Brit BIGEST MISTAKE we made, our life is abismal I would not advise anyone to come here, a holiday is super but resident NO WAY.My wife was born here and wants to leave as soon ... Read More