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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by rayralph(m): 7:48am On Feb 06, 2022
ganiruogene:


I’m even extending to far places like tollcross. Thanks for the advice though.

Family with child(ren) ?

Visit/call tollcross/springburn housing association office
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by level10: 8:13am On Feb 06, 2022
Good morning,Abeg I have 2 question.
Please is the international driving license valid for 1 year after being issued or 1 year after I started driving with it in the uk.
What is the likely amount i will pay for council tax in a 3 bed room ,Liverpool
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Nobody: 8:20am On Feb 06, 2022
toyclicks:
It is crazy. My house hunt was in October. I thought things have calmed down ni. Some agents I called then said "ok no worries, you number 87 on the queue" grin

[1quote author=Aprokodaughter post=109985111]

I understand but what I don't get is why don't like remove these occupied houses from the site? It could be annoying and frustrating. It is well


Another craze behavior grin
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mellady(f): 8:33am On Feb 06, 2022
Bourne007:
Requirements are standard. First Check with a mortgage advisor

At the time of my application, my partner was on placement working full time.

OK thanks
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TheGuyFromHR: 8:47am On Feb 06, 2022
level10:
Good morning,Abeg I have 2 question.
Please is the international driving license valid for 1 year after being issued or 1 year after I started driving with it in the uk.
What is the likely amount i will pay for council tax in a 3 bed room ,Liverpool

You can use it to drive in the UK for 1 year following the date on which you became a UK resident.
If it expires before then, then of course it can't be used to drive even if you have not yet reached the 1 year anniversary of your becoming a UK resident.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TheGuyFromHR: 8:49am On Feb 06, 2022
Lexusgs430:

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Once a week, seems more ideal ...... cheesy


Abi o.
Working from home in winter - Saturday night-only bath oyibo style is the energy-saving way forward.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 8:49am On Feb 06, 2022
TheGuyFromHR:


Abi o.
Working from home in winter - Saturday night-only bath oyibo style is the energy-saving way forward.


Kúkú just use bowl and flannel....... grin
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TheGuyFromHR: 9:44am On Feb 06, 2022
Lexusgs430:



Kúkú just use bowl and flannel....... grin

smiley
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Joyousgem: 9:58am On Feb 06, 2022
CheesyTee:
My people, Bank of Scotland doesn't seem to have specified dates for the statement. It's not showing months. For instance, if I want to download from Jan 8 till date.

Is Starling Bank acceptable to show Proof of Fund for health & care visa? Thank you.

Yes, starling Bank is okay to show proof of funds, holds the same weight as your BOS statement.

I find that when downloading statements from traditional high street banks, logging in online is your best bet. It is one of the many limitations of their mobile app, compared to pure online banks such as monzo and starling bank. I am able to specify search dates on my business BOS account and download, I'll expect personal current account to have the same function.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by hustla(m): 10:11am On Feb 06, 2022
elisinho:
AWS cloud practitioner.

Or
Microsoft Azure
Abeg which of this is the best to start from foundational level
Tech gurus make una help me please

Left to me, Azure

Its more GUI friendly than AWS and you'll easily understand the concepts better

Me thinks, Azure fundamentals, then AWS CCP (AWS has more market share than Azure but I don't think that'd last for long)
I know because I have written > 9 Azure/ M365 certs.

Btw you can get the vouchers for Azure free if you attend their training day lectures.

AWS Ccp and SAA vouchers also free via Amazon's training for women / general exam stuff you can sign up for

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Peerielass: 10:40am On Feb 06, 2022
CheesyTee:
My people, Bank of Scotland doesn't seem to have specified dates for the statement. It's not showing months. For instance, if I want to download from Jan 8 till date.

Is Starling Bank acceptable to show Proof of Fund for health & care visa? Thank you.

Correct me if I’m wrong but I don’t think you are meant to use an online print out for visa application. You should phone the bank/ go in person and request a statement for the specified date. The statement should have the bank letter head and the address as well as your home address.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Nobody: 10:44am On Feb 06, 2022
Peerielass:


Correct me if I’m wrong but I don’t think you are meant to use an online print out for visa application. You should phone the bank/ go in person and request a statement for the specified date. The statement should have the bank letter head and the address as well as your home address.

Uk banks have those on their pdf. When you download you will see all those things. Starling bank will ask if you want it be signed if you click yes. It will download everything.

You don't need to go to the bank to request for letter head.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by aragbaboy: 10:46am On Feb 06, 2022
I am having a challenge with my electricity supplier due to the bills am getting. I live in a 2 bedroom flat and I used electricity for everything including heating. My first and second bill are over £300 monthly and I 've told the electricity supplier am not paying it because it's outrageous. My boiler is on auto so we used heating for only 11 hours a day especially at night when we are back from school and work. We 've checked the meter and it records I consumed about 1,000 kWh in a month. The funny thing is that the heating is only on in the sitting room and one of the bedroom. Me and the kids sleep in one room in order to reduce cost of heating.
I have already switched to edf on a fixed rate which we come into effect as from the 20th of this month.
Please anybody with experience should let me know if it's ok to consume that much kWh in a month and what's the process with sorting out a faulty meter which am suspecting?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Peerielass: 11:00am On Feb 06, 2022
Aprokodaughter:


Uk banks have those on their pdf. When you download you will see all those things. Starling bank will ask if you want it be signed if you click yes. It will download everything.

You don't need to go to the bank to request for letter head.

That makes sense, they didn’t have that option 15 years ago when I was renewing visas.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Estroller: 11:05am On Feb 06, 2022
level10:
Good morning,Abeg I have 2 question.
Please is the international driving license valid for 1 year after being issued or 1 year after I started driving with it in the uk.

1 Year from your date of arrival in the UK and not from the issue date or the date you started driving in the UK

What is the likely amount i will pay for council tax in a 3 bed room ,Liverpool

Your council tax will depend on the council tax band your house is in, use this link https://www.gov.uk/council-tax-bands to check your council tax band and go to your local council website to see what your council tax should be.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by tushqueen(f): 11:28am On Feb 06, 2022
Peerielass:


Correct me if I’m wrong but I don’t think you are meant to use an online print out for visa application. You should phone the bank/ go in person and request a statement for the specified date. The statement should have the bank letter head and the address as well as your home address.



I don't think so, I applied for visa using a monzo account statement downloaded on my phone! And it was granted
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Bourne007(m): 11:37am On Feb 06, 2022
The world has gone paperless, contactless, everything less cheesy

Peerielass:


That makes sense, they didn’t have that option 15 years ago when I was renewing visas.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Joyousgem: 11:38am On Feb 06, 2022
Peerielass:


Correct me if I’m wrong but I don’t think you are meant to use an online print out for visa application. You should phone the bank/ go in person and request a statement for the specified date. The statement should have the bank letter head and the address as well as your home address.

Yes, you can use downloaded PDF versions of bank statement for visa as it is the same as the bank will post out to you. Most banks encourage their customers to go paperless these days. As long as it shows your name, address, account details, transactions and branch address you are fine. No one in the branch has the time to issue paper statements with stamps anymore.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mex551(m): 11:44am On Feb 06, 2022
aragbaboy:
I am having a challenge with my electricity supplier due to the bills am getting. I live in a 2 bedroom flat and I used electricity for everything including heating. My first and second bill are over £300 monthly and I 've told the electricity supplier am not paying it because it's outrageous. My boiler is on auto so we used heating for only 11 hours a day especially at night when we are back from school and work. We 've checked the meter and it records I consumed about 1,000 kWh in a month. The funny thing is that the heating is only on in the sitting room and one of the bedroom. Me and the kids sleep in one room in order to reduce cost of heating.
I have already switched to edf on a fixed rate which we come into effect as from the 20th of this month.
Please anybody with experience should let me know if it's ok to consume that much kWh in a month and what's the process with sorting out a faulty meter which am suspecting?
call them and then change to fixed direct debit. Alternatively, you can ditch them and look for another energy company and do fixed direct debit, it shouldn't be more than $130 per month. You need to also factor in the tariff hike in April

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Bourne007(m): 11:50am On Feb 06, 2022
Only served five months of his sentence undecided

And they are still paying off the loans.. .

Bluetherapy:
Has anyone here watched the tinder swindler on Netflix?

Naija scammers dey learn work for this guy hand shocked
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 11:57am On Feb 06, 2022
aragbaboy:
I am having a challenge with my electricity supplier due to the bills am getting. I live in a 2 bedroom flat and I used electricity for everything including heating. My first and second bill are over £300 monthly and I 've told the electricity supplier am not paying it because it's outrageous. My boiler is on auto so we used heating for only 11 hours a day especially at night when we are back from school and work. We 've checked the meter and it records I consumed about 1,000 kWh in a month. The funny thing is that the heating is only on in the sitting room and one of the bedroom. Me and the kids sleep in one room in order to reduce cost of heating.
I have already switched to edf on a fixed rate which we come into effect as from the 20th of this month.
Please anybody with experience should let me know if it's ok to consume that much kWh in a month and what's the process with sorting out a faulty meter which am suspecting?


If you suspect your meter is faulty, your supplier is required to test the meter ...........

A previous resident, could have tempered with the meter, leading you into this payback/clawback schedule.........

On the other hand, you use electricity for everything (cooking, washing, drying, heating, devices) etc etc

Are your devices graded A or G .......... cheesy

If you use, you must pay o ...... No be Nigeria (they would take you to court, and seek redress)....... grin

The start of defaults & CCJ's ......... tongue
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by tushqueen(f): 12:05pm On Feb 06, 2022
Please I need some enlightenment especially from those who have invited families on a visit visa;

When applying for visit visa, there was an advice on here that says one mention that the visitor will only be here for a couple of weeks.

How do you justify this at the POE when you have booked return ticket that shows visitor will be here for months?

Also at the point of re applying for another visa, Hope they will not deny on the basis that the first time you stayed more than the length of time you filled in? (Although I'm guessing they will only deny overstayers but please enlighten me)
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 12:09pm On Feb 06, 2022
tushqueen:
Please I need some enlightenment especially from those who have invited families on a visit visa;

When applying for visit visa, there was an advice on here that says one mention that the visitor will only be here for a couple of weeks.

How do you justify this at the POE when you have booked return ticket that shows visitor will be here for months?

Also at the point of re applying for another visa, Hope they will not deny on the basis that the first time you stayed more than the length of time you filled in? (Although I'm guessing they will only deny overstayers but please enlighten me)



Let's assume you apply for a 6 months visa, it's valid for 6 month's........ At the POE, it could be a question asked, but would not constitute any reason for cancellation........ Just ensure they only stay for under 6 month's........

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by aragbaboy: 12:09pm On Feb 06, 2022
mex551:
call them and then change to fixed direct debit. Alternatively, you can ditch them and look for another energy company and do fixed direct debit, it shouldn't be more than $130 per month. You need to also factor in the tariff hike in April

Thanks I 've already initiated the process with edf and it will commence on the 20th of February. It's sorting out the outrageous bill that is my challenge now.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by aragbaboy: 12:11pm On Feb 06, 2022
Lexusgs430:



If you suspect your meter is faulty, your supplier is required to test the meter ...........

A previous resident, could have tempered with the meter, leading you into this payback/clawback schedule.........

On the other hand, you use electricity for everything (cooking, washing, drying, heating, devices) etc etc

Are your devices graded A or G .......... cheesy

If you use, you must pay o ...... No be Nigeria (they would take you to court, and seek redress)....... grin

The start of defaults & CCJ's ......... tongue


I write them or maybe an ombudsmen to independently access the meter. I am suspecting it might have been tempered with.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 12:11pm On Feb 06, 2022
Peerielass:


Correct me if I’m wrong but I don’t think you are meant to use an online print out for visa application. You should phone the bank/ go in person and request a statement for the specified date. The statement should have the bank letter head and the address as well as your home address.

I think online statement is acceptable as well.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 12:11pm On Feb 06, 2022
Joyousgem:


Yes, starling Bank is okay to show proof of funds, holds the same weight as your BOS statement.

I find that when downloading statements from traditional high street banks, logging in online is your best bet. It is one of the many limitations of their mobile app, compared to pure online banks such as monzo and starling bank. I am able to specify search dates on my business BOS account and download, I'll expect personal current account to have the same function.

Oh. Now I get. I should have tried that but I already moved funds to starling
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 12:12pm On Feb 06, 2022
aragbaboy:


I write them or maybe an ombudsmen to independently access the meter. I am suspecting it might have been tempered with.


Before you go to the ombudsman, you must give the supplier the opportunity, to test the meter .......
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 12:14pm On Feb 06, 2022
aragbaboy:


Thanks I 've already initiated the process with edf and it will commence on the 20th of February. It's sorting out the outrageous bill that is my challenge now.


Energy companies, don't usually allow change of provider's, when a debt is on........
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by phyl123: 12:25pm On Feb 06, 2022
toyclicks:
But then, I keep seeing these Paki guys driving like it's Need for Speed abi Grand Theft Auto.
I keep wondering wetin be there back up


Using that word is unacceptable, it doesn’t matter if this is a Nigerian forum . Let’s try and practice what we preach.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 12:27pm On Feb 06, 2022
phyl123:


Using that word is unacceptable, it doesn’t matter if this is a Nigerian forum . Let’s try and practice what we preach.

Do you know what they call you, on their forums ........ grin

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Nobody: 12:36pm On Feb 06, 2022
Lexusgs430:


Do you know what they call you, on their forums ........ grin

You be problem cheesy cheesy

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