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Cyberknight:
Let it go. EAs are vultures anyway, and £100 is a good price to save your time and energy for the back and forth with them. The landlord very likely wont go to small claims unless the damage is massive (which you say it isn't), but I'm assuming you'd want a reference, and if so that's a small price to pay. Otherwise, up to you.

On this issue of reference, my current landlord/agent never contacted my last agent/landlord. Although they requested for their details, I asked the former agent but he said no contact. Probably the new agent was satisfied with my bank statement...?

lilmonnie:
Hey guys
Anyone around Birmingham and West Bromwich available to help with school runs and sit at home with kids. Please buzz for discussion.
Student/granny/Minder anyone

I cant find your mail

ehizario2012:
On this issue of reference, my current landlord/agent never contacted my last agent/landlord. Although they requested for their details, I asked the former agent but he said no contact. Probably the new agent was satisfied with my bank statement...?

Probably. It's not set in stone, a landlord/EA may or may not ask for a reference. Many do because if they have rent guarantee insurance, they will have to have checked out the tenant (so-called "referencing" process) to determine if they satisfy certain criteria before they can get the insurance. Some are happy to take months of rent upfront instead.

Call this number 07565541996, he is an agent in Birmingham. He has advertised some properties in a WhatsApp group.

Maleekplus234:
Hello house!

Could someone please suggest affordable and decent apartment options around or within the “Birmingham/Coventry” area? (Shared or Private)

I’m resuming at Ulster Birmingham campus next and I’d appreciate if folks on here could help with suggestions as requested above!

Tnx!

Call this number +44 7919 026996.

lilmonnie:
Hey guys
Anyone around Birmingham and West Bromwich available to help with school runs and sit at home with kids. Please buzz for discussion.
Student/granny/Minder anyone

Royal mail will deliver but it will take a month. The problem is on the Nigerian side. It gets to Nigeria in 2 days then delay will start. You need to go to the post office in the town to let them know you are expecting a package.
Funny thing is Royalmail would pay Nipost to use EMS speed post.

Chreze:
@kode12

How did you send your laptop to Nigeria, how long did it take and cost please?

I want to send one, thinking of using royal mail. I don’t want any cost on the receiver.

Anyone with an info can help please.

Thanks

I have moved my funds Moneybox CASH LISA to Stocks and Shares LISA....funds invested in S&P 500.... difference in returns is very clear.

Do so if you can....

ukay2:
I have moved my funds Moneybox CASH LISA to Stocks and Shares LISA....funds invested in S&P 500.... difference in returns is very clear.

Do so if you can....

Drop the site you trade on.

Cyberknight:
Did you try using your bank app? They allow you to make applications in-app and not all ask you for any details of status in the UK, I know NatWest doesn't. If you have a Nigerian association where you are, you could try fundraising through there. There are quite a few fundraisers going on in ours, and people do contribute in little ways. I presume you'd have already tried the [Nigerian] religious centre option, if you have one.

I want to know if a fee waiver for the kids can be made? If yes, does it require engaging the services of a lawyer or the parent can make it on his own?

I am sorry if my questions are becoming too much.

Kingkom:
I want to know if a fee waiver for the kids can be made? If yes, does it require engaging the services of a lawyer or the parent can make it on his own?

I am sorry if my questions are becoming too much.

Speak to your pastor / imam to help. They have the responsibility of helping you with some amount, if not all, for your kids' application.

ukay2:
I have moved my funds Moneybox CASH LISA to Stocks and Shares LISA....funds invested in S&P 500.... difference in returns is very clear.

Do so if you can....

S&S Lisa has been hot this year. Doing about 2-3% a month

ukay2:
I have moved my funds Moneybox CASH LISA to Stocks and Shares LISA....funds invested in S&P 500.... difference in returns is very clear.

Do so if you can....

Reasonably so but saving in stocks can be quite risky for those looking to use their Lisa to purchase a home in the near future as it can go both ways and that uncertainty can be difficult to manage. If for retirement, then stocks should well outperform cash.

👇

Lexusgs430:
Two questions for you......

Why do want to add his name...... It makes no difference to your status in the UK, just adds more complications......

No recourse to benefit for your baby too, unfortunately.........

Pele, just saw your question... We plan to invite Hubby's mum to visit. He says adding the surname would better show relationship with MIL.

Goodenoch:
If I were in your shoes, I would dispute it as a matter of principle (read: stubbornness) even though the sum isn’t substantial. I’ve never had a penny deducted from my deposits in the two places I rented because I was very deliberate about caring for the places and deep-cleaning them when moving (first time by ourselves and second one by paying for a professional post-tenancy clean). If the landlords had attempted to take anything, I’d have happily disputed it and supplied all the evidence.

Efftyy:
Hello good people...

I'd agree with you on this. I don't like being taken advantage of which I sense its what the op is feeling and based on principle would escalate this especially if I had gone the extra mile to keep the place tidy. Its a straightforward process if the deposit was protected.

I gather the deposit service has no requirement to get professional cleaning done irrespective of what the landlord says. The property should be left in a good state similar to how it was met. Also, the landlord can't bill for normal wear and tear and can't bill tenants for betterment (i.e cant bill for a replacement as though an item was new. Also bearing in mind that many items e.g carpets have a 'life expectancy' after which they're regarded as a write off ).

For referencing, most organisations giving one tend to err on the side of caution and give straightforward, unbiased and pre-populated responses. Ultimately, its a small sum and it's down to the op. If he can overlook it or not.

luqken:
Hello,

My broadband contract (with Virgin media) is ending in few days.
Can someone recommend a broadband with good deals. I don't understand what Virgin media is saying regarding renewal of contract because how can I move from £22 to £57.

Why not use a comparison site such as USwitch e.t.c. and see the best on offer across providers. If I get a good quote there, I then check on a cashback site to see if there are any deals to be had for a similar price.

Currently on Vodafone full fibre 2 . Started at £25 with a £110 cashback for a 2yr contract

Hkana:
Passed my practical today with 1 minor. First attempt.

Congrats... Na one year you take prepare?

babajeje123:
Speak to your pastor / imam to help. They have the responsibility of helping you with some amount, if not all, for your kids' application.

Responsibility?

Kingkom:
I want to know if a fee waiver for the kids can be made? If yes, does it require engaging the services of a lawyer or the parent can make it on his own?

I am sorry if my questions are becoming too much.

No, absolutely nothing wrong with asking questions. Fire away at will.

I don't think your situation qualifies for a fee waiver, but you could consult professionals if you like.

https://www.gov.uk/visa-fee-waiver-in-uk

https://freemovement.org.uk/fee-waiver-policy-who-qualifies-and-what-does-the-home-office-policy-say/

https://freemovement.org.uk/the-risks-of-making-a-fee-waiver-application-for-the-purpose-of-buying-time-to-make-a-different-application/

kwakudtraveller:
Jedisco, I would like to hear your professional take on this Assisted Dying bill.

Right now, its more of a moral argument than professional one.
The crux of the matter is - should we as a society allow this this or not? Those firmly against it haven't done a good job of selling their point as they seem to be clutching at anything to deviate from the underlying question.

Statements like - we need better palliative care services- true, but that does not answer the question. Its like telling trans groups to stop seeking treatment until there is better mental health support (i.e insinuating the reason they feel trans is down to poor mental health services). Also phrases like that are open-ended and with no clear ways of measuring achievement. Every doctor/nurse can move to palliative care and we'd still say 'we need better...' Fact is, though there is room for improvement, the UK has quite robust palliative care support. But even the best of that can at best moderately minimise the suffering that comes with certain ailments.

If folks thinks the safeguards are not good enough- the question becomes what safeguards do they want but still does not answer the underlying question.


Personally, I'm a bit in the middle but tilting towards letting the right cohort have the choice. Just like with abortion, If need be, I'd opt out being involved in the process (aside signposting) due to personal beliefs and I expect there would be similar safeguards for professionals in this bill.

I can see the arguments on both sides and it sure feels odd medical practice now being at a stage where services would be used to actively end someones life which is at variance to the norm.
OTOH, I not to uncommonly see people suffer needlessly (despite best efforts of professionals) while waiting for a fast growing cancer to cause them more grief and eventually take their life. Those who have cared for someone in that state often have a nuanced take on this.

rock86:
I encourage people to try, not to limit themselves.. The fact that it's not the norm doesn't mean it can't happen, we just have to try. I was told not to attend the interview because it was a mistake, I attended. I was told not to take the offer seriously, yet I was adamant and landed the UK. I entered UK, naija people for work wan choke me telling me I wil struggle. Lazy people. Yes, I struggled for like a month to understand the role which is normal but now I'm a master at it. My nursing work in Nigeria is even 10 times harder and physically draining than this.
Never listen to negative people, try try try and get the response first before pessimistic people make you loose focus. UK people generally seems to be lazy and pessimistic, I've come to discover.

Hehe.. this man/abi woman. You too like controversy.

No need badmouthing '9ja people'. They're still the folks that have your back
In all, I agree, its important to keep pushing (esp when young and flexible), have the right mindset and the right clique.
Regarding the bolded - lazy? No. Pessimistic? Perhaps but thats borne out of history. Its best to avoid painting everyone in a country with a broad brush

Kingkom:
I want to know if a fee waiver for the kids can be made? If yes, does it require engaging the services of a lawyer or the parent can make it on his own?

I am sorry if my questions are becoming too much.

No need to apologise, you're doing the right thing asking questions.

Cyberknight is correct. Unfortunately you are not eligible for a fee waiver as it is not a family or private life visa application. Be extremely wary of any any lawyer who advises such, for example to buy time, as the use of a fee waiver application in your case will amount to deception which is a far more difficult stain to deal with on one's immigration record. See below for details of eligibility for the fee waiver application:.


You can request a fee waiver if you are making an application for permission to stay in the UK on the basis of family life or private life:

- as a partner, parent or dependant child applying based on your family life or private life in the UK
- on human rights grounds, including where you were previously refused under the family or private life route, but granted "Discretionary Leave" or 'leave outside the Rules' (check your BRP for what leave you have been granted)
- to extend your leave as someone who was refused asylum or humanitarian protection and granted "Discretionary Leave" instead.
- to extend your leave as a person who was granted leave as a victim of trafficking or slavery

If you are granted a fee waiver, you must apply to stay in the UK for 1 of the above reasons.

ThriveHQ:
Pele, just saw your question... We plan to invite Hubby's mum to visit. He says adding the surname would better show relationship with MIL.

Makes no difference...... Unless hubby wan play you wayo..... 😂

jedisco:
Reasonably so but saving in stocks can be quite risky for those looking to use their Lisa to purchase a home in the near future as it can go both ways and that uncertainty can be difficult to manage. If for retirement, then stocks should well outperform cash.

It is mainly for those that have purchased their houses and are still using the LISA accounts for contributions....

babajeje123:
Speak to your pastor / imam to help. They have the responsibility of helping you with some amount, if not all, for your kids' application.

I am a Catholic and it doesn't work like that in the Catholic church. I am still talking to people though. Thank you for your input.

Hello everyone,
Trust we are having a great day so far. I have a few enquires to make concerning tier 2 dependant visa application. I apologize if this is not the right thread for this. I have asked on the visa enquires thread but I didn't get a response.

I'm a student who recently got married to someone who is currently on a tier 2 visa (about a month ago) and we're in the process of filling out a visa application form for myself. There are several questions in the application that I would appreciate clarity on.

1. Evidence of why you and your partner lived apart during the last two years
Being that we just got married although we have been in a relationship for about 4+ years now, what is the best way to respond to this? And what particular evidence do they expect from a newly married couple?

2. Evidence that you and your partner continued your relationship while living apart
I guess for this, uploading whatsapp conversations would suffice right?. Is there any other thing I might need to add?

Thank you.

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Kogbagidii:
Hello everyone,
Trust we are having a great day so far. I have a few enquires to make concerning tier 2 dependant visa application. I apologize if this is not the right thread for this. I have asked on the visa enquires thread but I didn't get a response.

I'm a student who recently got married to someone who is currently on a tier 2 visa (about a month ago) and we're in the process of filling out a visa application form for myself. There are several questions in the application that I would appreciate clarity on.

1. Evidence of why you and your partner lived apart during the last two years
Being that we just got married although we have been in a relationship for about 4+ years now, what is the best way to respond to this? And what particular evidence do they expect from a newly married couple?

2. Evidence that you and your partner continued your relationship while living apart
I guess for this, uploading whatsapp conversations would suffice right?. Is there any other thing I might need to add?

Thank you.

Explain that you didn't start living together until you got married.

Evidence of relationship in addition to whatsapp messages:
- photographs of both of you, also with friends and family, spread over the dating period to wedding
- cards exchanged e..g birthdays, anniversaries etc


Evidence of marriage:
- marriage certificate
- letters of correspondence and utility bills with the same address
- joint accounts/ evidence of shared financial responsibilities
-

I'm on a student visa which expires Jan 30th... My wife has an opportunity for a sponsorship in a care sector. Does she need to write an ielt english exam or can her transcript been used when applying for the sponsorship?

jedisco:
Hehe.. this man/abi woman. You too like controversy.

No need badmouthing '9ja people'. They're still the folks that have your back
In all, I agree, its important to keep pushing (esp when young and flexible), have the right mindset and the right clique.
Regarding the bolded - lazy? No. Pessimistic? Perhaps but thats borne out of history. Its best to avoid painting everyone in a country with a broad brush

The laziness and pessimism is rubbing off on me even. I have started complaining about little things. I think it's a culture thing for people here to complain and act "unambitious"..

Then as for Nigerians having my back, no, I actively avoid them now. If possible I wil avoid myself too. I've seen enough Shege and bad belle from them cos how can you be 30years in this country and be threatened by my existence, when I haven't even spent 6 months? The attitude is scary AF, I am well received by others from other countries so I better stay away and interact from afar