we are using an agent to make it easier to go through the process whether it is opening a bank account or applying for the relevant visa. We will still use the legal requirements to get the latter.
Having just purchased a Condo and seen how difficult it is to go through this process because of the language difficulties, using an agent to do things for you just made it easier.
yes I have seen that when we were out there in September looking at cars. I did hear also that the second year they bump it up quite a bit so I will keep that name in mind.