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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by omopapa: 6:25pm On Apr 02, 2022
It’s brick and no cladding issues. Someone said maybe it Cus of a redevelopment plan but I’m still wondering what could be the main reason
mizGene:


Might be issues with the cladding... make sure to check that it isn't the outdated/non fireproof cladding type... I don't recall what the right term is again...but persons with properties built with that type are selling off below value.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by adedapodvirus001(m): 6:26pm On Apr 02, 2022
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I will appreciate if I can get someone to assist me here.

Thank you.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mdeeokoye: 8:23pm On Apr 02, 2022
Hi Guys,
need an opinion from guys that have filled visit visa for their parents.
I am doing one for my Dad who is retired and one question that is on the form says: "Why are they helping to pay for your visit?" What are the typical correct responses that I could use so as to confirm what I have stated is also valid
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by obalala: 9:10pm On Apr 02, 2022
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canadaishome:
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Thank you o
In case anyone else wants,

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Jayjiggy: 9:27pm On Apr 02, 2022
Guru in the house. Please help me clear my doubt.

Also if anyone has travelled to the UK recently via Turkey airline. Do I still need to ?

Guru in the house. Please I need answers

Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by KOVIC19COVID20: 9:52pm On Apr 02, 2022
omopapa:
It’s brick and no cladding issues. Someone said maybe it Cus of a redevelopment plan but I’m still wondering what could be the main reason

What part of the UK is this please?
That may play a part
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by LagosismyHome(f): 10:37pm On Apr 02, 2022
Jayjiggy:
Guru in the house. Please help me clear my doubt.

Also if anyone has travelled to the UK recently via Turkey airline. Do I still need to ?

Guru in the house. Please I need answers

Na wa for you oooo. Something that is clearly on gov website which is the ultimate source of truth in such matter . You still dey doubt ??

Lol... dont blame you sha. I notice a lot of our people have trust issues and na because of how naija don do us

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Osoderi(m): 11:14pm On Apr 02, 2022
Ralphlauren:


Yes, you can get a mortgage at that age. Just that the term of the mortgage might be shorter - 15 to 20years. You can get a mortgage on that salary and any salary (even minimum wage);as long as you meet the lender's affordability criteria.

See the link below for further information on how affordability is determined for mortgage purposes:
https://www.mortgageadvicebureau.com/expert-advice/first-time-buyer/how-do-mortgage-affordability-assessments-work


Thank you very much

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by omopapa: 11:14pm On Apr 02, 2022
Wolverhampton
KOVIC19COVID20:


What part of the UK is this please?
That may play a part
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Osoderi(m): 11:14pm On Apr 02, 2022
TheGuyFromHR:


Age is a factor in the length of the mortgage you can get.
The number of working years you theoretically have left (leaving aside the fact that people can work beyond the retirement age if they choose and are able to) will determine what your lender will give you. So if you're nudging 50, you can realistically except nothing more than a 20 year mortgage, for instance, and some might offer less.

Secondly, your salary will determine how much a lender is willing to offer you based on affordability criteria, i.e. how much you can pay back based on how much you earn, joint family income, things like that. They have criteria they use to determine that (e.g. 4 times earnings, 5.5 times earnings, etc.).

With your annual salary of about 24k, and a 5 - 10% deposit, all other things excluded (do you have children, etc.), you'd probably qualify for a mortgage of about 130k/140k.

Thank you
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by dustydee: 11:16pm On Apr 02, 2022
mdeeokoye:
Hi Guys,
need an opinion from guys that have filled visit visa for their parents.
I am doing one for my Dad who is retired and one question that is on the form says: "Why are they helping to pay for your visit?" What are the typical correct responses that I could use so as to confirm what I have stated is also valid
There is no right or wrong answer. State the reason why.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Ticha: 1:04am On Apr 03, 2022
omopapa:
Our property gurus in the house, please what is the best explanation for this? A 2bed flat that was sold in 2006 for £120k is now being listed for £105k

Length of lease left, cladding issues, major repairs coming up, low sinking funds across board - linked to major repairs, low EPC (new rules in place around EPC). Just jejely leave that flat alone

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by aminlove(m): 6:33am On Apr 03, 2022
LagosismyHome:


Na wa for you oooo. Something that is clearly on gov website which is the ultimate source of truth in such matter . You still dey doubt ??

Lol... dont blame you sha. I notice a lot of our people have trust issues and na because of how naija don do us

Exactly, so we gotta double sure that COVID test or vaccine ain't compulsory anymore
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Jayjiggy: 8:05am On Apr 03, 2022
No be my fault too, those people for airport de turn mini gods na why.

Thank you for your response

LagosismyHome:


Na wa for you oooo. Something that is clearly on gov website which is the ultimate source of truth in such matter . You still dey doubt ??

Lol... dont blame you sha. I notice a lot of our people have trust issues and na because of how naija don do us
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by aminlove(m): 8:49am On Apr 03, 2022
Jayjiggy:
No be my fault too, those people for airport de turn mini gods na why.

Thank you for your response


Exactly grin

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mex551(m): 10:00am On Apr 03, 2022
Good Morning all

Asking for a friend here in the UK. He is graduating this April, first degree and is engaged to an EU citizen here in the UK. He is in the process of doing the marriage stuff but the lawyer handling it is telling him that he needs ielts in order to file the marriage papers. Was thinking that ielts is only for Academic purposes or work. Wetin concern am with Marriage ?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by icon8: 10:03am On Apr 03, 2022
mex551:
Good Morning all

Asking for a friend here in the UK. He is graduating this April, first degree and is engaged to an EU citizen here in the UK. He is in the process of doing the marriage stuff but the lawyer handling it is telling him that he needs ielts in order to file the marriage papers. Was thinking that ielts is only for Academic purposes or work. Wetin concern am with Marriage ?

Why is a lawyer handling their marriage?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Bourne007(m): 10:16am On Apr 03, 2022
Knowledge of English is required but His UK first degree is enough proof for 'Knowledge of English'.


mex551:
Good Morning all

Asking for a friend here in the UK. He is graduating this April, first degree and is engaged to an EU citizen here in the UK. He is in the process of doing the marriage stuff but the lawyer handling it is telling him that he needs ielts in order to file the marriage papers. Was thinking that ielts is only for Academic purposes or work. Wetin concern am with Marriage ?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by justwise(m): 10:20am On Apr 03, 2022
mex551:
Good Morning all

Asking for a friend here in the UK. He is graduating this April, first degree and is engaged to an EU citizen here in the UK. He is in the process of doing the marriage stuff but the lawyer handling it is telling him that he needs ielts in order to file the marriage papers. Was thinking that ielts is only for Academic purposes or work. Wetin concern am with Marriage ?

I don't think so.


https://www.gov.uk/marriages-civil-partnerships/documents-youll-need-to-give-notice

Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Nobody: 12:14pm On Apr 03, 2022
I wish and pray that I will one day live and work in UK........ Isha Allah
Na just money I need
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by omopapa: 12:32pm On Apr 03, 2022
99years on leasehold, no cladding just bricks, what bothers me the most is it affects almost all flats in that block from their history.
Ticha:


Length of lease left, cladding issues, major repairs coming up, low sinking funds across board - linked to major repairs, low EPC (new rules in place around EPC). Just jejely leave that flat alone
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Lexusgs430: 1:01pm On Apr 03, 2022
WhrightJr:
I wish and pray that I will one day live and work in UK........ Isha Allah
Na just money I need


Many of us living and working in the UK, are hoping to leave ........ To where, we know not .......... grin

This life no balance........ tongue

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by omopapa: 1:08pm On Apr 03, 2022
When you study in uk u wouldn’t need to proof u can speak English anymore ur degree certificate will be enough
mex551:
Good Morning all

Asking for a friend here in the UK. He is graduating this April, first degree and is engaged to an EU citizen here in the UK. He is in the process of doing the marriage stuff but the lawyer handling it is telling him that he needs ielts in order to file the marriage papers. Was thinking that ielts is only for Academic purposes or work. Wetin concern am with Marriage ?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Nobody: 2:39pm On Apr 03, 2022
Lexusgs430:



Many of us living and working in the UK, are hoping to leave ........ To where, we know not .......... grin

This life no balance........ tongue
Omo if I were you boss, I would rather remain there than stay here in this dungeon where nothing is working, only the rich nd strong that survive here in 9ja
Unless your moving to a better region.....
9ja don sour
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by mizGene(f): 2:43pm On Apr 03, 2022
omopapa:
When you study in uk u wouldn’t need to proof u can speak English anymore ur degree certificate will be enough
Everyone knows this, I would be worried if I were him that the lawyer doesn't...

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Ray7878: 3:33pm On Apr 03, 2022
Lexusgs430:



Many of us living and working in the UK, are hoping to leave ........ To where, we know not .......... grin

This life no balance........ tongue

I never thought I would say this but I can’t wait to retire and move to Nigeria. I never had that mentality until I visited and thought wow we are slaving here in the UK. If you have your money, you have a property in Nigeria then am pretty sure you are better off after slaving here working for many years, my pension years would be spent in Nigeria in Jesus name!

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Ray7878: 3:34pm On Apr 03, 2022
WhrightJr:

Omo if I were you boss, I would rather remain there than stay here in this dungeon where nothing is working, only the rich nd strong that survive here in 9ja
Unless your moving to a better region.....
9ja don sour

Not everything that is glittered is gold boss.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by LagosismyHome(f): 3:37pm On Apr 03, 2022
Jayjiggy:
No be my fault too, those people for airport de turn mini gods na why.

Thank you for your response


In someway you are right about those in airport..... a friend travelled last week using Egypt Airline Lagos to London. The airport checking said she must show yellow fever card yet it not on the airline website. I guess its a way for official to chop money. They charged her 5k to buy the card at the airport or else she can't fly
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by justwise(m): 3:38pm On Apr 03, 2022
Ray7878:


I never thought I would say this but I can’t wait to retire and move to Nigeria. I never had that mentality until I visited and thought wow we are slaving here in the UK. If you have your money, you have a property in Nigeria then am pretty sure you are better off after slaving here working for many years, my pension years would be spent in Nigeria in Jesus name!

its not about having money, security issue is the biggest prob.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by brine(m): 3:52pm On Apr 03, 2022
Just trying to fill out my mum's application for passport renewal on this wonderful website of ours https://www.nigeriahc.org.uk/fees-processing-online. The page is broken and the source code of the website makes me wonder if they actually paid the developers that developed the website. HTML is broken, Database connection is presently no where to be found, no proper error handling and the entire website is just in shambles

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Ray7878: 4:05pm On Apr 03, 2022
justwise:


its not about having money, security issue is the biggest prob.

Everyone tells me this, I hope I don’t ever experience this issue if I ever move to Nigeria.

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