Moshabiola:
Hello house, Please can I use my naira card to pay for my TLS priority service?

Kenny4smart:
I ask again, please how safe is it to fly with Turkish airways now to UK. I haven't gotten enough opinions on this. Kindly assist please.

etare788:
Hello fam,
VISA ALERT!!!!!

My friend got the visa 2 days ago
The journey has been tough trust me
He is trying to get accommodation in Hertfordshire
He has tried Airbnb and spare room website.
But the prices are on a high side.
His budget is 400,000 naira monthly.

He is to arrive on Saturday 25/09/2021.

Please help guys �

Zoey1:
Even if they do request for it , it’s to be sure you had it done , has nothing to do with date and expiry.
You did and were clean.

Babababy:


Some tips on how to secure accomodation.

1.You need a UK phone number when registering on sites like zoopla,onthemarket etc. You can register with your Nigerian number though, but they wont take your request too seriously. They would usually call to follow up an application and once its an International number ,your chances of them calling you is very slim

2. Most of them would request you to view the property, a viewing request means you have to be in the Uk or have someone that can view on your behalf.Viewing also shows serious intent .

3. When they advertise a property for rent and place a £500 rent on it, just an example. When communicating with the agent, make an additional offer of like £550 instead, you are more likely to get a response from the agency. They dont tell you but most rentals are up for bids, and they like a higher bid because the agent gets more.

4. Download your right to rent status, and attach it to your application. It would eliminate any ambiguity the agency might have about your immigration status . You can get your right to rent status from this link attached here

https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-rent

5.It would help a great deal if you have a current job, sounds like impossible because you are a student but it Is what it is. During the pandemic, the government mandated that waivers should be extended to people who cant pay rent hence a lot of landlords were short changed. Most landlords now basically want to rent property to only people with jobs, who can pay the rent

There is a current surge in rental properties at the moment, and its a contest getting accomodation. Once a property goes up for rental, they get multiple applications and the agencies are mostly interested in tenants who can pay rent, and your student status is apparently a disadvantage.

The link below can also help in understanding some pointers

https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/Information--Advice/Preparation-and-Arrival/Planning-your-housing#layer-3094


Finally keep trying, something would eventually turn up

Babababy:


Some tips on how to secure accomodation.

1.You need a UK phone number when registering on sites like zoopla,onthemarket etc. You can register with your Nigerian number though, but they wont take your request too seriously. They would usually call to follow up an application and once its an International number ,your chances of them calling you is very slim

2. Most of them would request you to view the property, a viewing request means you have to be in the Uk or have someone that can view on your behalf.Viewing also shows serious intent .

3. When they advertise a property for rent and place a £500 rent on it, just an example. When communicating with the agent, make an additional offer of like £550 instead, you are more likely to get a response from the agency. They dont tell you but most rentals are up for bids, and they like a higher bid because the agent gets more.

4. Download your right to rent status, and attach it to your application. It would eliminate any ambiguity the agency might have about your immigration status . You can get your right to rent status from this link attached here

https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-rent

5.It would help a great deal if you have a current job, sounds like impossible because you are a student but it Is what it is. During the pandemic, the government mandated that waivers should be extended to people who cant pay rent hence a lot of landlords were short changed. Most landlords now basically want to rent property to only people with jobs, who can pay the rent

There is a current surge in rental properties at the moment, and its a contest getting accomodation. Once a property goes up for rental, they get multiple applications and the agencies are mostly interested in tenants who can pay rent, and your student status is apparently a disadvantage.

The link below can also help in understanding some pointers

https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/Information--Advice/Preparation-and-Arrival/Planning-your-housing#layer-3094


Finally keep trying, something would eventually turn up

ijeshaprincess:


Try 'moneygram' at Access or First Bank

Jennifer92:
Please what’s there email

justwise:


This is not true, if the house is advertised for 500 or 1000 that is exactly what you should pay, you don't offer to pay higher amount, you can offer to pay more than one mouth rent deposit in advance just to secure the place.

If you want to get a house quicker as a student look for houses a bit away from your school, 15-20mins distance, houses closer to universities are in hot demand now but by Feb up the demand drops.

Alternatively..rent school accommodation for only one semester then move out after that for a private accommodation which is cheaper.

If you are renting through an agent you will be asked to pay additional fees for their services, for paper work and even renewing that tenancy agreement.

corpershun:

pta.visacorrespondence@fco.gov.uk

Oracleforce:


Which one is better ?

timojerry:
Good evening guys,

please how can one rent a place for family of 3 in either doncaster and surrounding areas. its tiring as i have called various agents all to no avail

kind help. we leave soon

justwise:


Check this website https://www.gumtree.com/property-to-rent/doncaster/private+house+to+rent

Register in that website first then go through those houses and email the landlord, warning!!...do not pay deposit until you get to the UK and view the house.

You can also pay for school accommodation for just one semesters then use that opportunity to get something better for family.

Doncaster is a cheap place to live so you should be able to get something pocket friendly

TheGuyFromHR:


Correct.
And all the rush to secure property close to school makes no sense and simply drives up prices in that desired area. Anywhere you live within commuting distance is fine, remember that a) you will have other commitments in that city aside from going to school, e.g. your place(s) of work could be anywhere in the city, and b) as students you can get discounted bus monthly or weekly passes and bus passes generally allow for unlimited travel on that service in most cities.

For those who have children, your priority should be finding areas with good schools, and living as close to them as possible, because that is the best way to make life easier for yourself. Centrally located schools are usually not as good as those farther out in the suburbs, for instance. All in all there's a mix of factors you take into consideration when house hunting, not just living in Akoka because you are going to Unilag.

justwise:


Check this website https://www.gumtree.com/property-to-rent/doncaster/private+house+to+rent

Register in that website first then go through those houses and email the landlord, warning!!...do not pay deposit until you get to the UK and view the house.

You can also pay for school accommodation for just one semesters then use that opportunity to get something better for family.

Doncaster is a cheap place to live so you should be able to get something pocket friendly

mercauly:
Thank you so much for always. I will do just that.

Amarathripple0:


How long did it take for them to respond?

Funky88:


Yes, i received my unconditional offer for Glasgow Caledonian University 24/8/2021



Please how long does it take Glasgow Caledonian University to give offer?am also waiting for them for January intake.Thanks

corpershun:

Sent around 12pm
Reply came around 3:05pm
Application still at DMC though

justwise:


Exactly!! renting close to university can be expensive including bills.
The very first thing you have to do when you get here is to avoid paying more for ANYTHING, i mean ANYTHING, else your money will be gone within weeks even before you get a job.

Students struggle to get accommodation because most students move out without paying rent and bills. This brings me to the next point...

When you move into a new place call the utility bills companies to change the contract, gas and electricity, water, internet etc...so that you don't pick up bills left by the previous occupant.

Amarathripple0:


Thanks, same here and I did my biometrics on the 13th. I wish we could contact TLS for an actual update. I think it’s irresponsible not to have a contact number especially as it looks like there’s a major delay with VI.

corpershun:

Yes they are quite slow with updating. I don’t know maybe the issue they had where individuals rushed into the building overwhelming the gate men could have caused it.
It happened on Monday.

To think we paid an extra 55pounds to the center. I’m unimpressed.

When was your decision made?

tosade1:





Good day guys,

Please if someone pays full tuition fee after gaining admission, how much would the person need as POF

Depending on the city you are in
You only need to show maintenance fee

cortix:


I'm in the same shoe with you

DoubleN:
Hello Guys,

Is it true that only family can make Form A payment for another person. i.e they must have the same surname and have letter of guardianships?

Also heard that a company cannot make payment for an individual.

Kindly confirm.

Thanks.