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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Advision: 9:28pm On May 18, 2022
marylandcakes:


I did and got my 10 year 64 page passport today which is exactly two weeks from appointment date.

How much did it cost pls
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by wonlasewonimi: 9:31pm On May 18, 2022
erico2k2:

erm paying as PAYE or Self employed?

How did you miss the part where I mentioned umbrella Co.?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by icon8: 9:35pm On May 18, 2022
wonlasewonimi:


Do you know that once you get to a threshold, even under PAYE, you have to submit self assessments? Ericko, you know I like yanking your chains ever since the day of challenger banks.. Go and take a chill pill.

Lol I knew it was only a matter of time before someone brings this up grin cheesy grin

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by wonlasewonimi: 9:37pm On May 18, 2022
icon8:


Lol I knew it was only a matter of time before someone brings this up grin cheesy grin

I am walking away from the troubles in my life grin grin
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by icon8: 9:45pm On May 18, 2022
wonlasewonimi:


Haba bros.. Someone cannot play with you

Kikikikiki. You touched a nerve, hahaha grin grin grin grin
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by wonlasewonimi: 9:48pm On May 18, 2022
icon8:


Kikikikiki. You touched a nerve, hahaha grin grin grin grin

That's the point.. with erico my friend, we always end up in this state... I don't like it... cheesy

Bros erico2k2 abeg no vex we be paddy o. grin
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DeeOneBangin: 9:54pm On May 18, 2022
specialenvoy:
Passed my theory test today on the first attempt. Practised with this Theory 4 in 1 app below, someone recommended it on this forum sometime back.

I used the Free Pass Guarantee option and practised the 763 theory questions and 85 hazard test videos all in 3 weeks. I highly recommend the app to anyone preparing to take their theory test.

Meanwhile, I appreciate any guide to studying for the practical driving test

Glad you passed, that app na like expo grin

For practical you can watch DGN driving school and Ashley neal on YouTube. I have taken 6 driving lessons, I have four left. I have booked for the practical test (manual) already sef, God help me on that day oooo cos their driving for here different from naija ooo. I bought a car in my 4th month here, so I’m using that to practice the style of driving here as well.

DeeOneBangin:


There is an app called 4 in 1 Theory test. You can find it in your App store, it costs £5. I practiced with it for about 3 weeks and I passed the test at one sitting.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DeeOneBangin: 9:55pm On May 18, 2022
specialenvoy:
Please how were you able to see this?

Download the hmrc app and register. Everything about your tax is there

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by dettolgel: 9:58pm On May 18, 2022
Raalsalghul:


We've had examples like this previously on this thread where someone converted from a student visa to Tier 2 directly. She should carry out her findings, I think it's possible.

Thanks.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 10:13pm On May 18, 2022
My people, please help chook mouth for this matter.

The current place we live in is not suitable for kids. Although the landlord came to fix some of the things we complained about, he only comes when it's almost time for the next rent.

Why not move out you may ask. Especially when we didn't sign a long contract. It's really tough getting a house to rent on the island as most house owners either do short-let (Airbnb mostly) or put the property up for sale.

We have been applying for houses advertised online and have no luck securing one.

We recently found out the reason through this potential landlord the reference provided by the previous house agent. The agency said we left the property dirty and they had to professionally clean it. Even though we cleaned the property ourselves and sent images as proof but they still charged us £200 for cleaning and repainting.

I am so down and don't know what to do cos this place is quite expensive and not suitable at all.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by erico2k2(m): 10:40pm On May 18, 2022
CheesyTee:
My people, please help chook mouth for this matter.

The current place we live in is not suitable for kids. Although the landlord came to fix some of the things we complained about, he only comes when it's almost time for the next rent.

Why not move out you may ask. Especially when we didn't sign a long contract. It's really tough getting a house to rent on the island as most house owners either do short-let (Airbnb mostly) or put the property up for sale.

We have been applying for houses advertised online and have no luck securing one.

We recently found out the reason through this potential landlord the reference provided by the previous house agent. The agency said we left the property dirty and they had to professionally clean it. Even though we cleaned the property ourselves and sent images as proof but they still charged us £200 for cleaning and repainting.

I am so down and don't know what to do cos this place is quite expensive and not suitable at all.
you can file a complain, was your deposit held with a deposit scheme?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by umarwy(m): 10:45pm On May 18, 2022
DeeOneBangin:


Glad you passed, that app na like expo grin

For practical you can watch DGN driving school and Ashley neal on YouTube. I have taken 6 driving lessons, I have four left. I have booked for the practical test (manual) already sef, God help me on that day oooo cos their driving for here different from naija ooo. I bought a car in my 4th month here, so I’m using that to practice the style of driving here as well.


Mirrors signal maneuver

Planning/meeting traffic/appropriate speed

The observation and planing is key to passing first time. Remember mirrors before signal.

Good luck
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by ProfJYK(m): 10:47pm On May 18, 2022
erico2k2:

you can build credit without credit cards.You are better off taking a loan than a credit card

One also is more likely to be approved for a low limit beginers credit card with poor credit than a loan.

Also, there are other reasons for taking a credit card apart from Credit Score.

Like it's also been repeatedly advised,
watch your spending,
only spend what you can pay back in full.
Watch your statement closing dates keenly.
Start with free cards without monthly or annual fees.

Follow these above, you will be fine.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 10:49pm On May 18, 2022
erico2k2:

you can file a complain, was your deposit held with a deposit scheme?
Yes, it was and they deducted the £200 charge from the deposit and have the balance sent to us.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by erico2k2(m): 10:54pm On May 18, 2022
ProfJYK:


One also is more likely to be approved for a low limit beginers credit card with poor credit than a loan.

Also, there are other reasons for taking a credit card apart from Credit Score.

Like it's also been repeatedly advised,
watch your spending,
only spend what you can pay back in full.
Watch your statement closing dates keenly.
Start with free cards without monthly or annual fees.

Follow these above, you will be fine.
I understand what you are saying but like I will repeat if there is an option between loans and credit card you should always take a loan. There is only one winner in taking a credit card, THE CREDIT CARD COY. Repayment is fixed in loans but that's not the case ion credit cards. One of the reasons new comers in the UK run to credit cards is this misconception that the money is almost free to spend 4gotting you got to pay all back at some point. However when one reaches a level of financial maturity in the Uk a credit card is a must as it offers more protection when doing or paying for goods or services but for newbies NOP
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by erico2k2(m): 10:54pm On May 18, 2022
CheesyTee:

Yes, it was and they deducted the £200 charge from the deposit and have the balance sent to us.
Did you guys not challenge and send pictures to them? wow
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by CheesyTee(f): 11:15pm On May 18, 2022
erico2k2:

Did you guys not challenge and send pictures to them? wow

I'm not even worried about the charges.

I'm more concerned about the reference they provided for the prospective landlord. I forwarded the emails we exchanged with the old agency to the landlord and she mentioned the apartment was clean enough but would rather speak directly with the old landlord.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by specialenvoy: 11:34pm On May 18, 2022
Thanks for the insight

Just to confirm are you able to drive unaccompanied with your provisional license?
DeeOneBangin:


Glad you passed, that app na like expo grin

For practical you can watch DGN driving school and Ashley neal on YouTube. I have taken 6 driving lessons, I have four left. I have booked for the practical test (manual) already sef, God help me on that day oooo cos their driving for here different from naija ooo. I bought a car in my 4th month here, so I’m using that to practice the style of driving here as well.

Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Viruses: 11:46pm On May 18, 2022
CheesyTee:


I'm not even worried about the charges.

I'm more concerned about the reference they provided for the prospective landlord. I forwarded the emails we exchanged with the old agency to the landlord and she mentioned the apartment was clean enough but would rather speak directly with the old landlord.

This is worrisome. So sorry that things are happening this way. While you sort this one out, I'll advise you do not use this agent/landlord as reference in the future. Look for any other references if possible. It's good that this prospective landlord revealed this to you rather than just ghosting you.
Good luck.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by DeeOneBangin: 11:49pm On May 18, 2022
specialenvoy:
Thanks for the insight

Just to confirm are you able to drive unaccompanied with your provisional license?

No way I can drive unaccompanied with provisional license. Driving with international. I still have few months before I hit the one year mark.
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by omopapa: 11:56pm On May 18, 2022
See ancestors dey show their sef o
erico2k2:

Bro why wont I understand, I have been paying tax in the UK for 22 years, I even get pikin wey don begin pay tax sef cheesy cheesy cheesy cheesy

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by omopapa: 11:58pm On May 18, 2022
Go Post office with your debit card, they will take the cash from you and deposit directly into your acct. Check revolut’s maximum daily deposit
lightnlife:
Please house, how and where can I deposit cash into my Revolut account?

I brought the cash from Naija.

Thanks

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by canadaishome: 12:27am On May 19, 2022
Mamatukwas:


I use the standard Gold card so can’t really advise. But if you decide and choose to go ahead please use my ref link http://amex.co.uk/refer/uGONNCjkWY?XL=MIMNS

(Insert puppy eyes) thank you.

Gave someone your link
The person got 13k shocked
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Mamatukwas: 1:32am On May 19, 2022
canadaishome:


Gave someone your link
The person got 13k shocked

Daz how Star do grin P.S- I think if they spend 3k in 3 months they get extra 34k but they should check their terms.

Thanks for the referral kiss

http://amex.co.uk/refer/uGONNCjkWY?XL=MIMNS
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Solumtoya: 5:35am On May 19, 2022
lightnlife:
Please house, how and where can I deposit cash into my Revolut account?

I brought the cash from Naija.

Thanks

You can't. You can open Monzo and deposit £1,000. Better still, give it to someone you trust with a traditional Bank account to deposit and transfer to you.

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Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Thegamingorca(m): 5:35am On May 19, 2022
Mamatukwas:


Daz how Star do grin P.S- I think if they spend 3k in 3 months they get extra 34k but they should check their terms.

Thanks for the referral kiss

http://amex.co.uk/refer/uGONNCjkWY?XL=MIMNS




shocked shocked shocked

How does it work?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Thegamingorca(m): 5:37am On May 19, 2022
omopapa:
Go Post office with your debit card, they will take the cash from you and deposit directly into your acct. Check revolut’s maximum daily deposit


Is it still possible to open revolut on visit visa?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by Thegamingorca(m): 5:38am On May 19, 2022
Solumtoya:


You can't. You can open Monzo and deposit £1,000. Better still, give it to someone you trust with a traditional Bank account to deposit and transfer to you.


shocked traditional UK bank account?
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by jadepinkett(f): 6:21am On May 19, 2022
jadepinkett:
http://amex.co.uk/refer/cHINWN7Jmu?XL=MNANS

Plugging in my Amex referral. You get 10,000 avios on sign up when you spend up to £1k in 3 months

Ah! Who used my code? Thank you ooo...

Please, sign up with my referral.
Push a sister forward
http://amex.co.uk/refer/cHINWN7Jmu?XL=MNANS
Re: Living In The Uk-life Of An Immigrant (part 2) by erico2k2(m): 6:28am On May 19, 2022
CheesyTee:


I'm not even worried about the charges.

I'm more concerned about the reference they provided for the prospective landlord. I forwarded the emails we exchanged with the old agency to the landlord and she mentioned the apartment was clean enough but would rather speak directly with the old landlord.

Oh dear

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