HotWivesRock Posted September 17 Posted September 17 49 minutes ago, thinga69 said: Having a company in Cyprus doesn't already give them a visa so that they could live in Europe? I think that I read something about Malta too, that the EU were pressuring them to tight their rules about visa investments. I know that A4 Games, Metro 2033 game series, left Ukraine and moved to Malta so that they could have more freedom about getting hardware and foreigner investment. I remember that once Radi took some furniture from that room on the back of the FR, and she was asked to put it back because that was a design furniture from the landlord and if she damaged it RLC would have to pay it back. I believe that over this time there were other indications that the Villa is rented. I think the houses would predate the move to Cyprus. There are other reasons of course, more than one person wants a Visa, rules change, maybe they get kicked out of the country for breaking the law so they want some where else as a backup.
corvette08 Posted September 17 Posted September 17 3 hours ago, thinga69 said: I don't believe that Aya was already in Europe before rejoining the project. She told Buki that she had 34h+ trip to arrive in Barcelona. Brandon was in Europe, that why he arrived one week ahead. Aya conversation about the contract with Buki at the terrace was the first time that I heard a tenant saying that she had a contract for a certain time. Other girls did have a contract, but without a time limit. RLC did have one or two off-line apartments. I don't know how many they have now. The apartment that Uly and Harley first rejoined as roommates, later Zab rejoined as Harley's roommate, was used by Loraine when she left the project. I also believe that RLC have, or had, another unit in the same building. 34+ hour trip? Did she go around the world? 1 1
thinga69 Posted September 17 Posted September 17 2 minutes ago, corvette08 said: 34+ hour trip? Did she go around the world? They can only travel by land in Ukraine. 1
HotWivesRock Posted September 17 Posted September 17 Just now, corvette08 said: 34+ hour trip? Did she go around the world? Ukraine is a no fly zone for commercial airlines due to the minor disagreement with a neighbour.
emoemily Posted September 17 Posted September 17 I wonder when we will get people in this apartment, next week?
ddhm Posted September 17 Posted September 17 3 hours ago, thinga69 said: They can only travel by land in Ukraine. They will usually fly from Poland , it just needs to travel there and then it is easier . It depends of course in which part of Ukraine they reside , central west is easier , eastern Ukraine is centered in the war zone . In general , Ukrainian people who have money , they try and live a normal life , trying to forget how things are in their country . We got really lot of Ukrainians this year here , many more for example than the last two years , I had some talks with some people that met , they say that life just moves on , they are tired and they simply want to have this finished , it is too much already . 1
thinga69 Posted September 17 Posted September 17 2 minutes ago, ddhm said: They will usually fly from Poland , it just needs to travel there and then it is easier . It depends of course in which part of Ukraine they reside , central west is easier , eastern Ukraine is centered in the war zone . In general , Ukrainian people who have money , they try and live a normal life , trying to forget how things are in their country . We got really lot of Ukrainians this year here , many more for example than the last two years , I had some talks with some people that met , they say that life just moves on , they are tired and they simply want to have this finished , it is too much already . Yes. I didn't mean that Ukrainians are forbidden to fly. 😂 They do take a bus or train to Poland. From Kyiv to Kraków is a 15h bus ride. 1
ddhm Posted September 17 Posted September 17 40 minutes ago, thinga69 said: Yes. I didn't mean that Ukrainians are forbidden to fly. 😂 They do take a bus or train to Poland. From Kyiv to Kraków is a 15h bus ride. Yep 😎
HotWivesRock Posted September 17 Posted September 17 42 minutes ago, thinga69 said: Yes. I didn't mean that Ukrainians are forbidden to fly. 😂 They do take a bus or train to Poland. From Kyiv to Kraków is a 15h bus ride. The train still runs that takes about 11h
Brit Guy Posted September 17 Posted September 17 7 hours ago, corvette08 said: 34+ hour trip? Did she go around the world? Maybe she hitched a lift or walked!
moules Posted September 17 Posted September 17 9 hours ago, thinga69 said: Having a company in Cyprus doesn't already give them a visa so that they could live in Europe? I think that I read something about Malta too, that the EU were pressuring them to tight their rules about visa investments. I know that A4 Games, Metro 2033 game series, left Ukraine and moved to Malta so that they could have more freedom about getting hardware and foreigner investment. I remember that once Radi took some furniture from that room on the back of the FR, and she was asked to put it back because that was a design furniture from the landlord and if she damaged it RLC would have to pay it back. I believe that over this time there were other indications that the Villa is rented. Regarding Cyprus: An AI generated response: Quote The Cyprus "Golden Passport" scandal involved the government improperly granting citizenship to over 3,000 investors, including criminals and high-risk individuals, in exchange for investment . The scheme was canceled in 2020 after an undercover investigation by Al Jazeera exposed widespread corruption among high-level officials. In September 2025, Cypriot officials were still prosecuting individuals involved in the scandal, and the government continued revoking illegally issued passports The Russian apartments closed in June 2019. This was after the "Sovereign Internet Law: was passed that required Internet sites to use servers that were located in Russia, and which the government could control. In August 2020, Al Jazeera published its Cyprus expose . Given the timing, it is unlikely that RLC was implicated as one of the offending parties. An AI generated answer to the advantages and disadvantages of a business owning its own buldings. Quote Owning a business building offers financial advantages like equity building, fixed occupancy costs, and tax benefits (depreciation). However, disadvantages include a large upfront capital requirement, all responsibility for maintenance and expenses, and reduced financial flexibility that could be used elsewhere in the business. Financial Advantages of Owning Equity Building: Every mortgage payment builds equity in a valuable business asset that can appreciate over time, providing wealth for future growth or retirement. Stable Occupancy Costs: Owning provides predictable monthly costs, protecting against unforeseen rent increases from landlords. Tax Deductions & Depreciation: Businesses can benefit from tax deductions on mortgage interest and property taxes, and can also deduct the depreciation of the building, reducing overall taxable income. Rental Income Potential: If the business has excess space, it can generate rental income from tenants, adding to its revenue stream. Asset Appreciation: A well-maintained property can increase in value over time, offering a potential profit upon sale. Control Over Renovations: Owners have the freedom to customize the property to meet their specific business needs without landlord approval. Financial Disadvantages of Owning High Upfront Costs: A significant down payment and loan financing are required, tying up substantial capital. All Maintenance & Repair Costs: The owner is fully responsible for all maintenance, insurance, property taxes, and unexpected structural repairs. Opportunity Cost: The capital invested in buying the property could potentially yield higher returns if invested in the core business operations, inventory, or equipment. Reduced Cash Flow: Ongoing expenses associated with ownership can reduce the cash available for other critical business needs. Market Risk: The owner assumes the financial risks of the real estate market, including potential property value declines. Less Flexibility: Owning a building can be a poor financial decision if the business needs to relocate or downsize, as selling a property can be a slow process.
StnCld316 Posted September 18 Posted September 18 Maybe RLC will decommission this place since it's old and has been under lease by RLC since the start of their Barcelona gig. People can probably still catch a whiff of Kiko's stench lingering in that place.
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