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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Peerielass: 9:42am On Feb 27, 2022
Joyousgem:


I will recommend J&W carpets, they are cheaper than the standard carpet retailer. Take measurements of each room and have an idea of what colour you're after. They have stores in Glasgow and all across Scotland.

I would suggest Dunelm for curtains, their curtains are good quality at reasonable price. Remember to get thermal curtains.

@Temi231, I’m assuming you are in a rented apartment. Don’t you need to check with your landlord before you change the flooring in the house?
Secondly I won’t advise you to measure the carpets yourself, the way they lay carpets here is different from what we do in Nigeria. Carpets are laid as one piece and it flows through the entire house and under the doors and right through the stairs without any cut and join. Based on that, I will recommend getting a professional carpet fitter to measure and lay the carpet for you. There are many people on Facebook who specialise in carpet fitting. Just check your local Facebook page. You’ll also need an underlay for the carpet.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by elisinho(m): 9:45am On Feb 27, 2022
Abeg who has flown back home recently
What are the guidelines for covid
Treat as urgent thanks
smiley
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Alexjohn2020(m): 10:20am On Feb 27, 2022
aragbaboy:


Lemonade is reliable.
I use Lemonade Finance to send money to Africa. You get 20.00 GBP when you verify your account and send over 100.00 GBP with my referral link - https://referral.lemonade.finance/invite/65LX
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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TheGuyFromHR: 10:33am On Feb 27, 2022
Peerielass:


@Temi231, I’m assuming you are in a rented apartment. Don’t you need to check with your landlord before you change the flooring in the house?
Secondly I won’t advise you to measure the carpets yourself, the way they lay carpets here is different from what we do in Nigeria. Carpets are laid as one piece and it flows through the entire house and under the doors and right through the stairs without any cut and join. Based on that, I will recommend getting a professional carpet fitter to measure and lay the carpet for you. There are many people on Facebook who specialise in carpet fitting. Just check your local Facebook page. You’ll also need an underlay for the carpet.

I shouldn't think she meant fitting a carpet, more like just buying one of the roll-up variety to place on a bare floor.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mizGene(f): 11:21am On Feb 27, 2022
elisinho:
Abeg who has flown back home recently
What are the guidelines for covid
Treat as urgent thanks
smiley
Nothing has changed back there as of yesterday. You still need your pcr, pay for 2 tests/ register on the govt portal. I hope they scrap all that crap ASAP cos right now they are just putting money in the diagnostic labs pockets for nothing...
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TheGuyFromHR: 11:23am On Feb 27, 2022
mizGene:

Nothing has changed back there as of yesterday. You still need your pcr, pay for 2 tests/ register on the govt portal. I hope they scrap all that crap ASAP cos right now they are just putting money in the diagnostic labs pockets for nothing...

Dig just a little beneath the surface and its very likely the same old Nigerian disease is at work there.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by elisinho(m): 11:37am On Feb 27, 2022
mizGene:

Nothing has changed back there as of yesterday. You still need your pcr, pay for 2 tests/ register on the govt portal. I hope they scrap all that crap ASAP cos right now they are just putting money in the diagnostic labs pockets for nothing...

Thanks
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by wonlasewonimi: 11:43am On Feb 27, 2022
Do you guys know if estate agents accept credit cards to pay for rent advance... Like for 6 months rent.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mizGene(f): 11:53am On Feb 27, 2022
TheGuyFromHR:


Dig just a little beneath the surface and its very likely the same old Nigerian disease is at work there.
I know this actually. Lagos state for instance gets about 40% or thereabout for every single person tested in a Lagos domained lab, this is fact.
Hopefully it is only Lagos that is doing this and not nationwide...then it will be easier to scrap ..
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 12:34pm On Feb 27, 2022
wonlasewonimi:
Do you guys know if estate agents accept credit cards to pay for rent advance... Like for 6 months rent.

I don't see why not....... It's a legal form of payment......

Unless it's not a proper agent........

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by ZariatoCanada: 12:35pm On Feb 27, 2022
Hello everyone, I plan to move to Birmingham with my spouse in the month of May. Asides Airbnb, is there any other temporary accommodation we can get while we search for a better accommodation ?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 12:36pm On Feb 27, 2022
ZariatoCanada:
Hello everyone, I plan to move to Birmingham with my spouse in the month of May. Asides Airbnb, is there any other temporary accommodation we can get while we search for a better accommodation ?

Openrent ......

This thread is been invaded by Canadian's .......

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by HollyMadison(f): 1:09pm On Feb 27, 2022
elisinho:


I'm in sunderland I no see goat meat e dey south shield make I check boss?

I never know. I just enter South Shields. If I get some info, I’ll pass it on
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by kaylov12: 1:14pm On Feb 27, 2022
Xanderlex:
Abeg, how do I make calls to naija from UK apart from using WhatsApp. I know it has been answered here but my coconut head forgot to screenshot pls. I'm using lebara sim and the naija isn't among the international calls.

You could download Tesco Mobile calling app. It's 8p/min

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Osoderi(m): 1:43pm On Feb 27, 2022
Good day house.

Want to confirm if it is easy for one to travel to France on a day journey and come bk that same day?

Pls for pple that have traveled to France what is the best and cheapest options to travel from London to France . Kindly advise. Many thanks
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mizGene(f): 1:47pm On Feb 27, 2022
Osoderi:
Good day house.

Want to confirm if it is easy for one to travel to France on a day journey and come bk that same day?

Pls for pple that have traveled to France what is the best and cheapest options to travel from London to France . Kindly advise. Many thanks
Yes by air. I don't know about other means.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 1:57pm On Feb 27, 2022
Osoderi:
Good day house.

Want to confirm if it is easy for one to travel to France on a day journey and come bk that same day?

Pls for pple that have traveled to France what is the best and cheapest options to travel from London to France . Kindly advise. Many thanks

First Train Out of St Pancras and Last one in. I don’t see why not.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by TRAY2(m): 2:23pm On Feb 27, 2022
Hey guys please does anyone have the contact of any
mobile mechanic in Birmingham.Thanks
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by STENON(f): 2:26pm On Feb 27, 2022
Goodafternoon to everyone.
I have a £269 voucher from British airways for cancelled flight and I am happy to sell for £250 as I desperately need the money.
Please pm me for more details.
Thank you x
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by wonlasewonimi: 3:06pm On Feb 27, 2022
Lexusgs430:


I don't see why not....... It's a legal form of payment......

Unless it's not a proper agent........
Thanks bro
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 3:11pm On Feb 27, 2022
A student in the UK ?......?


Join this twitter space chat now ........

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 3:18pm On Feb 27, 2022
Bored on Sunday........ Join this space now ........ grin

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by AltCtrlDel: 3:34pm On Feb 27, 2022
Hello Elders. I greet the house o!. Pls what's the best way to get items (clothes and apparels precisely) bought from a US sites into the UK without paying neck-breaking duties? A school of thought suggested I get someone in the US to remove the labels/tags and send it as used clothes via DHL or UPS. Another person suggested it can be sent through the post office.

Pls elders what's your advice?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Temi231(f): 4:08pm On Feb 27, 2022
TheGuyFromHR:


I shouldn't think she meant fitting a carpet, more like just buying one of the roll-up variety to place on a bare floor.

I was thinking of doing the latter, but with advice here, I would settle for the normal rug. The floor is cold with this wooden carpet.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Temi231(f): 4:10pm On Feb 27, 2022
Peerielass:


@Temi231, I’m assuming you are in a rented apartment. Don’t you need to check with your landlord before you change the flooring in the house?
Secondly I won’t advise you to measure the carpets yourself, the way they lay carpets here is different from what we do in Nigeria. Carpets are laid as one piece and it flows through the entire house and under the doors and right through the stairs without any cut and join. Based on that, I will recommend getting a professional carpet fitter to measure and lay the carpet for you. There are many people on Facebook who specialise in carpet fitting. Just check your local Facebook page. You’ll also need an underlay for the carpet.

Thank you sis for always touching my matter

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by onibokun10(m): 4:20pm On Feb 27, 2022
Hi guys, thanks for all your helps in the past . Now settled in the UK.

As a single guy, I'm thinking of quickly getting a girl from home to marry and bring her here.. it'll serve as an edge for student dependant move after my own studies and she'll be able to work full time while I study.
Pls house, what are the pros and cons of this thought and chance of possibility?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 4:30pm On Feb 27, 2022
onibokun10:
Hi guys, thanks for all your helps in the past . Now settled in the UK.

As a single guy, I'm thinking of quickly getting a girl from home to marry and bring her here.. it'll serve as an edge for student dependant move after my own studies and she'll be able to work full time while I study.
Pls house, what are the pros and cons of this thought and chance of possibility?


You don't presently have a girl ......... Girl supermarket dey Nigeria........... cheesy

No go bring karashika come o .......... smiley

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Temi231(f): 4:35pm On Feb 27, 2022
Lexusgs430:



You don't presently have a girl ......... Girl supermarket dey Nigeria........... cheesy

No go bring karashika come o .......... smiley

You no go kill person.... grin cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by LagosismyHome(f): 4:35pm On Feb 27, 2022
onibokun10:
Hi guys, thanks for all your helps in the past . Now settled in the UK.

As a single guy, I'm thinking of quickly getting a girl from home to marry and bring her here.. it'll serve as an edge for student dependant move after my own studies and she'll be able to work full time while I study.
Pls house, what are the pros and cons of this thought and chance of possibility?

If there mutual love and you guys are working as a team then why not.

If its a girl you want to just pick and use to pay bills then naija girls and girls generally eye don open pass such . It might end in tears.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 4:37pm On Feb 27, 2022
Temi231:


You no go kill person.... grin cheesy

I just dey warn am down ....... If hin carry karashika, he is truly finished.......... wink

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