Chreze:


Not really spreading cloth like that, na underwear. The landlord responds fast to anything I raise tho we have not had much to discuss as the house was properly set by the couple previously occupying. When I told him about the wet ceiling. He sent someone immediately to check and the person said it was the chimney after climbing to the roof and came to fix it the next day. The house was sold to him n I think we were the first tenant. Normally story from neighbors, the couple in the house sold it after divorce and we moved in. The landlord doesn’t even know about anything in the house cause he bought it renovated (ikea kitchen and bathroom) from the couple. So he didn’t do anything and he told me it was move in as is.

I called him I think when we spent half a year and I asked him if he wont visit to be sure everything is going well. His response was he met me and my wife and we seem like people that will do just fine.

I think I will call him and discuss it first like you suggested.

Maybe one of the divorced, no sell am with clean heart ........

LagosismyHome:


When it time to apply for indefinite, for the adult they would count number of days stayed and should be 5 years for working visa and no more than 180 days away ...however for kids all you need is just do their visa. They don't even need to be in UK for less say 5 years. Once the parent get they get ....

Quote from home office guidelines

Dependant children are not subject to limits on absences

While dependent children are not subject to the rule on absence, can they get ILR if they have only had their visa for less than 5 years?

Lexusgs430:



Maybe one of the divorced, no sell am with clean heart ........

I won’t be surprised.

Try opening the windows regularly even in winter. You don’t need a humidify at the moment. When the dampness dries up. Get a little can of anti-damp pant and go over the surface…
Use this indoors

Chreze:


Rented. The wetness on the ceiling is less than 5% or even 3% of the entire roof and is just in the living room. After the chimney was fixed, it didn’t increase, but was going done slowly. We didn’t experience anything during the winter with the heater on. And even when we had clothes sprayed towards the step, there was a heater around that part to solve its damp issues. So I am thinking trying to get a dehumidifier to keep the family safe while we make decisions.

Initially we were looking at having a different situation by the end of first quarter next year. So I am thinking trying it out to see. If it doesn’t work, then the situation is not what I am thinking, then we move immediately.

Also the house is rug, and I remember one landlord kind of like hinted to me that he doesn’t really like carpet (rug) because they retain dust and can cause flu. I didn’t really catch the hint properly that day, but after washing the carpet properly myself I thought It would be solved.

I just need help with something to start using right now for the family’s health while we figure out our next action.

@ the bolded - where the damp is your only issue with the house and is possibly attributable to your not opening windows, I would use the anti-damp paint someone suggested and start airing out your house regularly (daily) and see how things progress. Getting housing these days in Glasgow or Edinburgh is hellish.

mizGene:

While dependent children are not subject to the rule on absence, can they get ILR if they have only had their visa for less than 5 years?

Those 5 years rules for adult not children ... once both parents get settled status, you can apply and the child or children get settled status as well even if the child never had visa but child must be under 18 if never had visa

I know one of two people that had kids in UK and to save cost never put their child on a visa until after ILR

marylandcakes:
Here is the 2022 list of the 50 worst places to live in the UK

What is this list based off?

HollyMadison:


I’m in Luton, and I have a friend in Huddersfield.

All I can say is AVOID. I’m going back to Newcastle or anywhere far after my rent contract ends. I no know wetin carry me come here, I was feeling adventurous.

Hello, I am currently carrying out my research on Hudderfield when I saw your comment. Would like to know how bad Huddersfield is and what makes it bad. Thank you

TheGuyFromHR:


@ the bolded - where the damp is your only issue with the house and is possibly attributable to your not opening windows, I would use the anti-damp paint someone suggested and start airing out your house regularly (daily) and see how things progress. Getting housing these days in Glasgow or Edinburgh is hellish.

I have recently heard some horror stories.

I have never seen housing shortage this bad.

LagosismyHome:


Those 5 years rules for adult not children ... once both parents get settled status, you can apply and the child or children get settled status as well even if the child never had visa but child must be under 18 if never had visa

I know one of two people that had kids in UK and to save cost never put their child on a visa until after ILR

Got it, thanks.

Ralphlauren:


I have recently heard some horror stories.

I have never seen housing shortage this bad.

Equally bad in Manchester, unfortunately.
Yesterday's paper (https://www.theguardian.com/education/2022/sep/10/devastated-uk-students-forced-to-live-in-neighbouring-cities-in-university-accommodation-crisis) talked of Manchester University students being sent to Liverpool (its 45 mins away by train).

The problem is that this short-term let thing is here to stay. I heard Sturgeon abi the Edinburgh Council's taking some useful measures in Edinburgh regarding restricting it, but more needs to be done. To be honest, the recent rent-freezing measure doesnt help in terms of easing the housing shortage.

wallg123:
Try opening the windows regularly even in winter. You don’t need a humidify at the moment. When the dampness dries up. Get a little can of anti-damp pant and go over the surface…
Use this indoors

Thanks wallg123 for this. I will try this. Thanks @TheGuyFromHR.

A little twist, so they have been delivering mails to the apartment for the previous occupant. We try to return the mails and it comes back to our house. On Thursday they delivered Hermes clothes and I knew they were gonna come pick it up. Today they came for it and I asked them question about the house and they said no damp or mold issue, but that they installed the heater by the staircase recently because it gets cold when you just walk inside the house.

I will try this options and hope it is solved. I have done some crazy vacuum today. On Wednesday when oga goes to nursery we will vacuum again and wash the carpet. And hopefully it gets cleared. Also sent a message the LL to come around during lunch break tomorrow so I can show him. He said 3pm. Will also show him and see how it goes.

Thanks for the inputs. I really do appreciate.

Please, who knows if Ethiopian Airlines require covid 19 PCR test?

WhiteWolfe:
Please, who knows if Ethiopian Airlines require covid 19 PCR test?

No airline requires covid test.... all that has ended

Good Day House,
Can anyone help with a taxi or cab connect. I’ll be leaving from London to Cambridge.
Thanks

Dafa:
Good Day House,
Can anyone help with a taxi or cab connect. I’ll be leaving from London to Cambridge.
Thanks

London is very big, you have North, East, west, south and central . You have to be more specific which part of London

Chiswick London to Kings Road, Cambridge.

Chreze:
Please I need suggestions for a very good dehumidifier that is around £150 ( less or a little higher) with good litre size.

The only option I am Seeing with good review is the Meaco Dry Arete One 20 Litre Dehumidifier for £260, I would like something lesser if possible with good review base on personal usage. I can say the house is moderately wet, just a small ceiling mold (which I believe has been fixed after the leakage around chimney was fixed some months back because it’s not increasing, just decreasing slowly), musty odor and window dew in parents room, and cough that I am now uncomfortable with.

Please I need urgent help, thinking of picking one maybe tomorrow. The musty room
Smell and child cough is driving me crazy.

Ebac is supposedly the best dehumidifier though a bit pricey. Where are you based? I have one that is now surplus to requirement. Message me for details.

LagosismyHome:


No airline requires covid test.... all that has ended

Okay, thanks for your response

Please, in my ticket, there's a 45 minute technical layover in Belgium, do I need a transit visa?

Ralphlauren:


I agree with those that have advised you reject the offer.

Its best you stay back in Nigeria, attain the manager role whilst working on your ACCA.

As soon as you get the promotion, you can start reapplying. I'll suggest you strip the location of the Big 4 from your CV and just have the name of the Big 4. If asked during the interview which country you worked, then you can mention Nigeria and reference any global end client you worked with (if any). Do not be surprised that the reason why you have been offered a role lower than what you applied for (which i find rather insulting) is because you have Nigeria on your CV, even though you are working for a company that's well known around the world with offices in literally every continent.

The minimum you should accept is the same grade level you were in Nigeria and your take home pay (when converted) must be higher than your take home pay in Nigeria.

I also disagree with those who say Big 4 don't pay well. Salary negotiation skills is key with these companies and you must bring something niche/unique to the table.

Finally, don't just focus on the Big 4. Financial services is such a huge employment of labour in the UK - redirect your job search to banks (big banks, challenger banks), investment companies, insurance companies and fintechs with interest in financial services (e,g. paypal, revolut)

Hi bro,

Is it possible to land a big 4 job in UK without any prior experience with big 4 in Nigeria? i am asking because i had a friend who got an invite for advisory services with KPMG but skeptical about his chances owing to the aforementioned reason. The guy is a chartered accountant and an assistant manager with a coy in Nigeria.

cc. r4blessing
LagosismyHome
hyzich
MichaelUde
contra

Dafa:
Chiswick London to Kings Road, Cambridge.

Have you tried pricing it via Uber ........... £140.00

Be prepared to pay King Charles ransom.........

peacenaija:


Hi bro,

Is it possible to land a big 4 job in UK without any prior experience with big 4 in Nigeria? i am asking because i had a friend who got an invite for advisory services with KPMG but skeptical about his chances owing to the aforementioned reason. The guy is a chartered accountant and an assistant manager with a coy in Nigeria.

cc. r4blessing
LagosismyHome
hyzich
MichaelUde
contra

Never say never..... anything is possible

When there is a job opening they would invite for interview based on Cv received , what if all other applicants are not from big 4, does it mean they would now leave that post open... then that their loss in head count so I believe it also based on what available ....

If the desirable is not available the available becomes the desirable

Lexusgs430:



Have you tried pricing it via Uber ...........

Be prepared to pay King Charles ransom.........

I tried ohh, I got quotes of about £140, so I thought to ask Nairaland family.

Dafa:


I tried ohh, I got quotes of about £140, so I thought to ask Nairaland family.

I just saw your message too, after I updated post .......

Get a train ........

Dafa:


I tried ohh, I got quotes of about £140, so I thought to ask Nairaland family.

Train is £30.00.......

Or if you prefer 1st class carriage....... £50.00......

peacenaija:


Hi bro,

Is it possible to land a big 4 job in UK without any prior experience with big 4 in Nigeria? i am asking because i had a friend who got an invite for advisory services with KPMG but skeptical about his chances owing to the aforementioned reason. The guy is a chartered accountant and an assistant manager with a coy in Nigeria.

cc. r4blessing
LagosismyHome
hyzich
MichaelUde
contra

If he works with a smaller firm(big 10), he stands a chance. I know a guy from PKF Kenya that got a manager role in a big4, another from an indigenous firm in South Africa got an assistant manager role. Just have the relevant experience, package your CV well and be prepared to defend your CV during the interview stages.

idee91:

If he works with a smaller firm(big 10), he stands a chance. I know a guy from PKF Kenya that got a manager role in a big4, another from an indigenous firm in South Africa got an assistant manager role. Just have the relevant experience, package your CV well and be prepared to defend your CV during the interview stages.

What if the person has not worked in any audit firm before?

hyzich:


What if the person has not worked in any audit firm before?

Applying is free.
Absolutely nothing wrong with trying.

idee91:

If he works with a smaller firm(big 10), he stands a chance. I know a guy from PKF Kenya that got a manager role in a big4, another from an indigenous firm in South Africa got an assistant manager role. Just have the relevant experience, package your CV well and be prepared to defend your CV during the interview stages.

Thanks bro.. well, he's never worked in an audit firm before he has been in the industry for the past 5 years, hence, his skepticism. He applied on LinkedIn and he was surprised to be shortlisted for interviews.