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by Kwacka
30 Apr 2013 11:58
Forum: Kafeneion (coffee shop)
Topic: Gandhigiri
Replies: 2
Views: 27429

Re: Gandhigiri

Many thanks for the correction, Nigel.
by Kwacka
27 Apr 2013 14:54
Forum: Kafeneion (coffee shop)
Topic: Gandhigiri
Replies: 2
Views: 27429

Gandhigiri

A few days ago I came across an Indian website http://www.Ipaidabribe.com where people can send their experiences of bribery, but without mentioning names, with the aim of giving some measure of the level of such corruption to put pressure on local/national government.

The site also mentioned ...
by Kwacka
18 Jan 2008 13:53
Forum: Selling Property
Topic: capital gains or VAT?
Replies: 6
Views: 30217

Re: capital gains or VAT?

felt like we've been banging head against wall several times during this process.

Try banging the developer's head against the wall. It's much less painful and much more satisfying :wink:

Cheers,

Unfortunately we can't get to him - his company has grown large enough for him to employ minions ...
by Kwacka
11 Jan 2008 20:04
Forum: Selling Property
Topic: capital gains or VAT?
Replies: 6
Views: 30217

Re: capital gains or VAT?

Many thanks for your rapid response, Nigel.

The sum held against payment of capital gains was demanded by the developer before he would sign contracts. We did suggest that it was held by solicitors, but he wouldn't have it. Then, when we wanted something from them for the accountant they said "if ...
by Kwacka
11 Jan 2008 12:02
Forum: Selling Property
Topic: capital gains or VAT?
Replies: 6
Views: 30217

capital gains or VAT?

Hi, and many thanks for all your work here.

we're selling a house, for which no titi\le deeds are available. The developer has charged us Cy 1,500 for cancellation contract and sale contract for new buyer.

He's also holding on to a significant sum as a guarantee that we will pay taxes due (we get ...