bolek
23 Jan 2009
Real Estate / Real Estate hits a new low in Poland [86]
nonsense my friend, are you Polish, declare your hand!!
It's not like BOM everyone goes broke.
nonsense my friend, are you Polish, declare your hand!!
bolek
23 Jan 2009
Real Estate / Real Estate hits a new low in Poland [86]
They must speculate negative as they have no money!!
If they speculate positive then the price goes up, and if negative then it goes down.
They must speculate negative as they have no money!!
bolek
23 Jan 2009
bolek
23 Jan 2009
Real Estate / Real Estate hits a new low in Poland [86]
Bubbawoo, I have followed your threads now for some time, you have always been a good source of information and good advice to a lot of people, it is upsetting that you have left Poland, (after reading so many positive comments about tri-city) what has happened??
Bubbawoo you are the type of person that Poland needs, could I ask you to explain your experiences in Poland and in particular business experiences. good or bad.
You will be able to give us a good understanding of what is going on from a point of a non pole.
Thanks for being so loyal in the past and sorry to hear that you are no longer living in Poland.
a place where the downturn wont spoil the fun - another developing country where opportunity is rife
Bubbawoo, I have followed your threads now for some time, you have always been a good source of information and good advice to a lot of people, it is upsetting that you have left Poland, (after reading so many positive comments about tri-city) what has happened??
Bubbawoo you are the type of person that Poland needs, could I ask you to explain your experiences in Poland and in particular business experiences. good or bad.
You will be able to give us a good understanding of what is going on from a point of a non pole.
Thanks for being so loyal in the past and sorry to hear that you are no longer living in Poland.
bolek
18 Jan 2009
Real Estate / Real Estate hits a new low in Poland [86]
It depends in what exchange rate you used to purchased the property.
In around about way I have lost about 170,000 zlote in my deal. This is as if I had to work 7 years to make this sort of money.
The lesson to learn is don't listen to suspect real estate agents who use this forum to encourage people to buy now and give a spin on the real estate situation in Poland. Its a question of dog eat dog. Be aware of the full picture which includes currency convertion rates, whether a property has gone up or down it doesn't matter, its what you are able to do with the money in a world market.
The properties I was looking at haven't seen drops as large as this. In fact some of them has risen in value
It depends in what exchange rate you used to purchased the property.
In around about way I have lost about 170,000 zlote in my deal. This is as if I had to work 7 years to make this sort of money.
The lesson to learn is don't listen to suspect real estate agents who use this forum to encourage people to buy now and give a spin on the real estate situation in Poland. Its a question of dog eat dog. Be aware of the full picture which includes currency convertion rates, whether a property has gone up or down it doesn't matter, its what you are able to do with the money in a world market.
bolek
17 Jan 2009
Real Estate / Real Estate hits a new low in Poland [86]
exactly, a lot of brits boast that they have made a lot of money in real estate in Poland, the property may have gone up but when the sell and covert back to the pound it hasn't been such a good investment.
This comment may sound strange in this current economic climate but I think the best place to invest is in property is in the US. You can now pick up good properties at bargain basement.
exactly, a lot of brits boast that they have made a lot of money in real estate in Poland, the property may have gone up but when the sell and covert back to the pound it hasn't been such a good investment.
This comment may sound strange in this current economic climate but I think the best place to invest is in property is in the US. You can now pick up good properties at bargain basement.
bolek
16 Jan 2009
Real Estate / Real Estate hits a new low in Poland [86]
Well done and congratulations, I hope you are Polands next multi millionaire, true people buying around that time made good money.,
Prefer not to say in case I give wrong messages to people who have purchased at that location. Keep in mind its only when you sell a property that you gain or loose on the transaction.
The point being when I purchased my apartment I paid $160,000 (US) If I was buying the same property today and as I mentioned before the place has gone done some 10/15%. I would have paid about $105,000 US. Thats occurred in a 7 month period..
Get the point!!!!!!!!!!, You can make a lot of money in buying and selling currencies, the point to be made also, this would not effect a person living in Poland and not using foreign currencies.
Over 7 years ago, I purchased two vacant farms and rebuilt a house and two other buildings on one of them. My holdings include over 10 hectares of mostly forest. I must say, since 2001, the value of my property has increased quite dramatically.
Well done and congratulations, I hope you are Polands next multi millionaire, true people buying around that time made good money.,
Bolek, what did you purchase exactly, where, and for how much? If you don't mind me asking.
Prefer not to say in case I give wrong messages to people who have purchased at that location. Keep in mind its only when you sell a property that you gain or loose on the transaction.
The point being when I purchased my apartment I paid $160,000 (US) If I was buying the same property today and as I mentioned before the place has gone done some 10/15%. I would have paid about $105,000 US. Thats occurred in a 7 month period..
Get the point!!!!!!!!!!, You can make a lot of money in buying and selling currencies, the point to be made also, this would not effect a person living in Poland and not using foreign currencies.
bolek
15 Jan 2009
Real Estate / Real Estate hits a new low in Poland [86]
Since I posted the original post there has been some interesting comments, some comments suggest to me that people are trying to justify why they have purchased a property/apartment in Poland, hmm interesting.
From my point of view, I purchased a apartment approximately 8 months ago and I can say quite honestly that it has gone down in price some 10 to 15%.. and thats if somebody was prepared to pay for it, I know all too well that Poles are funny when it comes to buying real estate, they look at the price and say oh well, I could buy a vacant block and build myself. The point being that a lot of homes are advertised and never sold. It does not bother me as I'm in for the long haul and have no intention of selling.
The frightening part is that (It must be a consideration of all buyers and sellers) is the rate of the US dollar. In the spate of 6 months it has moved from 2 to 3.15zl. This relates to a 35% variation of the price of a home or apartment..
Since I posted the original post there has been some interesting comments, some comments suggest to me that people are trying to justify why they have purchased a property/apartment in Poland, hmm interesting.
From my point of view, I purchased a apartment approximately 8 months ago and I can say quite honestly that it has gone down in price some 10 to 15%.. and thats if somebody was prepared to pay for it, I know all too well that Poles are funny when it comes to buying real estate, they look at the price and say oh well, I could buy a vacant block and build myself. The point being that a lot of homes are advertised and never sold. It does not bother me as I'm in for the long haul and have no intention of selling.
The frightening part is that (It must be a consideration of all buyers and sellers) is the rate of the US dollar. In the spate of 6 months it has moved from 2 to 3.15zl. This relates to a 35% variation of the price of a home or apartment..
bolek
14 Jan 2009
Real Estate / Real Estate hits a new low in Poland [86]
can I just add this just a pee in the pond, it could be 40 odd per cent
True. And should go down at least 15% more.
can I just add this just a pee in the pond, it could be 40 odd per cent
bolek
14 Jan 2009
Real Estate / Real Estate hits a new low in Poland [86]
Please advise how you have come to this conclusion Grzegorz, I have read your post on other matters and you seem with it, however please explain your comments.
I might add if the American economic situation gets worse and I suspect it will you may well be right.
Please advise how you have come to this conclusion Grzegorz, I have read your post on other matters and you seem with it, however please explain your comments.
I might add if the American economic situation gets worse and I suspect it will you may well be right.
bolek
14 Jan 2009
Real Estate / Real Estate hits a new low in Poland [86]
For those who have purchased real estate in Poland the following may not be good news.
wbj.pl/article-43971-property-prices-hit-rock-bottom.html?typ=wbj
For those who have purchased real estate in Poland the following may not be good news.
wbj.pl/article-43971-property-prices-hit-rock-bottom.html?typ=wbj
bolek
13 Jan 2009
Work / Poznan - Career Path [22]
Thanks for the compliment sir, it shows that we could do business together! You could be the new new burger king of Poland lol. lets face it poles have not yet truly experience good take away food. The burgers are nothing like those in the US, the pizza's are terrible, and the rolls filled with cheese and mushrooms are primitive.
Like I say a good burger, fries, and coke will make heaps.. I might add the polish fries are soggy and taste like you know what.
Bolek, I like your style! I've been wondering myself where all the burger stands are. And I've been dying for a burger. A barbecue burger. Onions. Pickles. Jalapenos. Grease dripping down my arm. It looks like I've been a little pessimistic lately. Thanks for your input.
Thanks for the compliment sir, it shows that we could do business together! You could be the new new burger king of Poland lol. lets face it poles have not yet truly experience good take away food. The burgers are nothing like those in the US, the pizza's are terrible, and the rolls filled with cheese and mushrooms are primitive.
Like I say a good burger, fries, and coke will make heaps.. I might add the polish fries are soggy and taste like you know what.
bolek
13 Jan 2009
Work / Poznan - Career Path [22]
You may brush this post away, but your best bet is to have a small kiosk selling american style hamburgers, coke and fries, think about it, this business has not been explored properly in Poland, just take note how wealthy the stallholders are.
Forget about teaching english at 30zl a hour, move up in the world and make it happen.
Poles love food and nothing better than a greesy hamburger, fries and a donut all year round. PS 700zl rent is nothing to pay to lease a kiosk a month.
I just arrived in Poznan from the U.S. and am actively looking for a new career within the city
You may brush this post away, but your best bet is to have a small kiosk selling american style hamburgers, coke and fries, think about it, this business has not been explored properly in Poland, just take note how wealthy the stallholders are.
Forget about teaching english at 30zl a hour, move up in the world and make it happen.
Poles love food and nothing better than a greesy hamburger, fries and a donut all year round. PS 700zl rent is nothing to pay to lease a kiosk a month.
bolek
13 Jan 2009
News / Oil in Poland [12]
spiritus
Agreed. Poland is finally coming out of the shadows
Spiritus are you talking out the oil reserves in Poland?
spiritus
Agreed. Poland is finally coming out of the shadows
Spiritus are you talking out the oil reserves in Poland?
bolek
13 Jan 2009
Genealogy / How can I find a phone listing of a friend from Warsaw? [11]
you may be right, phone books are no longer issued to each householder who has a phone.
And yes, of course there are hard copies of phone books and yellow pages (usually called "Panorama firm") :|
you may be right, phone books are no longer issued to each householder who has a phone.
bolek
3 Jan 2009
UK, Ireland / 33% of Poles in Ireland to return to Poland in 2009 [30]
lol, the truth hurts sometimes ha.
The French and British had their agents in our affairs.. the Russians too. You are quite the pious little twit.
lol, the truth hurts sometimes ha.
bolek
3 Jan 2009
Life / Wage - Expenses = It Doesn't Add Up!!! [33]
Take the top of the class for your observations, that is why the average pole stays home.. unless your British/Irish, they have it good.
Danny
Take the top of the class for your observations, that is why the average pole stays home.. unless your British/Irish, they have it good.
bolek
3 Jan 2009
UK, Ireland / 33% of Poles in Ireland to return to Poland in 2009 [30]
It had its agents like the CIA in countries such as Nicaragua and supported the right wing contras to overthrow a popular government
It had its agents like the CIA in countries such as Nicaragua and supported the right wing contras to overthrow a popular government
bolek
2 Jan 2009
UK, Ireland / 33% of Poles in Ireland to return to Poland in 2009 [30]
Lets face it when the US is threatened it will create a war, even if it means telling lies when it invaded countries like in Iraq, Vietnam, and supporting right wing groups in South America. The US propaganda machine is so well oiled up it is able to transfer a lie into making out it is a good guy. If US business is threatened and the only solution is creating a world war, the US will create a war.
Make no mistake if you had a fist full of dollars in your hot little hand, I'm sure you would do the same. Like always money comes number one, morality comes last.
That was way back in the day when the US actually produced stuff
Lets face it when the US is threatened it will create a war, even if it means telling lies when it invaded countries like in Iraq, Vietnam, and supporting right wing groups in South America. The US propaganda machine is so well oiled up it is able to transfer a lie into making out it is a good guy. If US business is threatened and the only solution is creating a world war, the US will create a war.
Make no mistake if you had a fist full of dollars in your hot little hand, I'm sure you would do the same. Like always money comes number one, morality comes last.
bolek
31 Dec 2008
UK, Ireland / 33% of Poles in Ireland to return to Poland in 2009 [30]
A lot of people are saying that if America fails to get out of this economic mess its only option will be to create a world war (look at the current middle east conflict)
This may sound sick but think about it folks it would lead the US of recession and bump up a lot of shares.
It could take years for this to occur and IMO will result in mass social upheaval and may ultimately lead to WWIII.
A lot of people are saying that if America fails to get out of this economic mess its only option will be to create a world war (look at the current middle east conflict)
This may sound sick but think about it folks it would lead the US of recession and bump up a lot of shares.
bolek
31 Dec 2008
Life / Need some advices from fellow expats in Wawa [14]
absolutely true, however this is without drinks..
Average 3 course meal here in about 90% of the GOOD restaurants are about 60-80 Zls for 3 Courses!!
absolutely true, however this is without drinks..
bolek
31 Dec 2008
bolek
29 Dec 2008
Life / Coming back to Poland after 5 years in UK [14]
lol, don't tell me you have balls too! lol.. sure each to his own, some times you have to make a point to get your message across. I know from experience.
can you show your softer side there bolek or do ya have to be a mean old fart and matter of fact everything just because you have a couple of nuts to sit on :)
lol, don't tell me you have balls too! lol.. sure each to his own, some times you have to make a point to get your message across. I know from experience.
bolek
28 Dec 2008
Life / Coming back to Poland after 5 years in UK [14]
Patrycja, men don't change because the methods you want us to follow don't work.
From my experience make your point, if you don't get a satisfactory response, dust the sand from your sandles and leave... rest assured that this will make them change.. at least try it... unfortunately people in Poland who have a family member work overseas think that this person is made of money and a good target. Poles are slow learners in this regard...
and yes I am polish, my dads father was polish, he was just like his father , and they all came strait from poland!! some men never change.. huh.. bolek?
Patrycja, men don't change because the methods you want us to follow don't work.
From my experience make your point, if you don't get a satisfactory response, dust the sand from your sandles and leave... rest assured that this will make them change.. at least try it... unfortunately people in Poland who have a family member work overseas think that this person is made of money and a good target. Poles are slow learners in this regard...
bolek
28 Dec 2008
Life / Coming back to Poland after 5 years in UK [14]
patrycja19, your advice is pure nonsense, the feel and touch effect does not work in poland... best advice is to dump your family, of couse explain why and leave.. ps.... give it time and your father and brother will come back crawling to you and all will be good.
please ignore any other advice.
Paulina.. you need to gather your family and speak your mind ...
patrycja19, your advice is pure nonsense, the feel and touch effect does not work in poland... best advice is to dump your family, of couse explain why and leave.. ps.... give it time and your father and brother will come back crawling to you and all will be good.
please ignore any other advice.
bolek
28 Dec 2008
USA, Canada / Why would someone leave Poland for the US? [120]
The reason why a person would leave the US to live in Poland, is quality of life, yes pretty simply and straight forth answer.
Americans are still to experice a second major shock in that the new popular president will not be able to do much to save the US economy, How it must be insulting and a joke to the current administration to hear of some young jerk telling them to move over and telling them I will fix the world.
It must be one of the few countries in the world were ex criminals reaffend again to have the security of a roof over their heads.
The quality of life in Poland is more important than a false American dream.
Europe is the future, America is on its way out.
The reason why a person would leave the US to live in Poland, is quality of life, yes pretty simply and straight forth answer.
Americans are still to experice a second major shock in that the new popular president will not be able to do much to save the US economy, How it must be insulting and a joke to the current administration to hear of some young jerk telling them to move over and telling them I will fix the world.
It must be one of the few countries in the world were ex criminals reaffend again to have the security of a roof over their heads.
The quality of life in Poland is more important than a false American dream.
Europe is the future, America is on its way out.
bolek
22 Dec 2008
News / Poland will take half a century to catch up with the West [240]
Lol just one of the worst.lol
I'll save you the research time: The United States does not have the worst health care system period; end of story...
Lol just one of the worst.lol
bolek
21 Dec 2008
News / Poland will take half a century to catch up with the West [240]
lol, you may want to tell forum members what it cost to be treated in the USA, and how much you pay for health insurance. You have it good in Poland
Only this morning I parted with 150 PLN for routine blood tests.
lol, you may want to tell forum members what it cost to be treated in the USA, and how much you pay for health insurance. You have it good in Poland
bolek
18 Dec 2008
Life / Moving back to Poland after 20 unhappy years in Canada and USA [70]
I don't like people knocking the Polish way of life, why come on this forum and be so negative, you think America is the best country you must have rocks in your head.
I don't like people knocking the Polish way of life, why come on this forum and be so negative, you think America is the best country you must have rocks in your head.
bolek
15 Dec 2008