Just trying to do so much in a short period of time so going out to all of you with the questions versus trying to research each thing is such a huge timesaver! Thanks in advance. I am so appreciative of so many people being so giving of their time. Hopefully I can return the favor after our relocation for future expats on this blog!
1) Does UY use mailboxes? We have a beautiful mailbox that was a mutual Valentine's day present. Not sure whether to bring or sell here in states. Could it set us up for crime if too fancy if mailboxes are used?
2) Our container guy has made a point of sharing that if we had any new items in our container (i.e a new mattress or a new lawn mower) then we will get hit with the 40% import tax. It stinks b/c we are wanting to upsize our teenagers' beds with the move from twins to queen size. That said, based on what I have read on the blog, even if we pay the $ 400 or $600 for the queen sets (mattress & box springs) & get hit with the 40% import fee, that we should still do this b/c the quality is superior & the cost is lower in the U.S. so you end up with a better quality mattress at a similar price (price pd in U.S. + import tax) to what you might pay for the same size mattress in UY. Correct? Wondering if this holds true with lawnmowers.
3) For U.S. expats, what mail forwarding service is the most reliable & lowest cost with a competitive delivery time frame?
4) We most likely will be renting for 3-4 weeks while the house we are buying has the bathrooms renovated as they are old & not functioning as they should. If anyone has a rental property that is reasonably priced in Punta Ballena (1st choice) or Punta del Este or nearby that would be available in June, please send me info.!
Thanks again. We are trying to get there even sooner in June so prayers for everything to fall into place for our family will be greatly appreciated. :)
1) Does UY use mailboxes? We have a beautiful mailbox that was a mutual Valentine's day present. Not sure whether to bring or sell here in states. Could it set us up for crime if too fancy if mailboxes are used?
2) Our container guy has made a point of sharing that if we had any new items in our container (i.e a new mattress or a new lawn mower) then we will get hit with the 40% import tax. It stinks b/c we are wanting to upsize our teenagers' beds with the move from twins to queen size. That said, based on what I have read on the blog, even if we pay the $ 400 or $600 for the queen sets (mattress & box springs) & get hit with the 40% import fee, that we should still do this b/c the quality is superior & the cost is lower in the U.S. so you end up with a better quality mattress at a similar price (price pd in U.S. + import tax) to what you might pay for the same size mattress in UY. Correct? Wondering if this holds true with lawnmowers.
3) For U.S. expats, what mail forwarding service is the most reliable & lowest cost with a competitive delivery time frame?
4) We most likely will be renting for 3-4 weeks while the house we are buying has the bathrooms renovated as they are old & not functioning as they should. If anyone has a rental property that is reasonably priced in Punta Ballena (1st choice) or Punta del Este or nearby that would be available in June, please send me info.!
Thanks again. We are trying to get there even sooner in June so prayers for everything to fall into place for our family will be greatly appreciated. :)
