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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by justwise(mod): 3:35pm On Nov 14, 2020
Tobexin:
in all the advantages of living in an unfurnished apartment surpasses the one of furnished. You have the choice to furnish the apartment to your taste. Furnished apartment are more expensive than unfurnished apartment whereby the addition money you used in paying for a furnished apartment could be used in buying property that would be yours and you have the choice of disposing it for any amount u wish to sell on Facebook market or carry it along to a new apartment.

Here is the mathematics

In the northeast two bed room flat unfurnished cost £350-£400 while furnished apartment costs between £550-£600. If you stay in a furnished apartment let say for 12months and you are paying £550 PCM for same flat u could pay £400 for if it was unfurnished, the extra £150 u paid for it being furnished if calculated is £1800. If you want to furnish your house to good taste £1800 is more than enough for you and all this property belongs to you. The benefits of getting an unfurnished house surpasses a furnished one. If one have the money to furnish one should go for an unfurnished one.
Renting furnished room/apartment is better than unfurnished one especially as a new arrival. where will you start if you want to furnished an empty house? Kitchen...cooker, fridge, washing machine, etc, bedroom..bed, wallrope, table etc. Then when you want to move out you start moving all that again?

Furnish only the house you bought.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wallg123: 3:41pm On Nov 14, 2020
Tobexin:
in all the advantages of living in an unfurnished apartment surpasses the one of furnished. You have the choice to furnish the apartment to your taste. Furnished apartment are more expensive than unfurnished apartment whereby the addition money you used in paying for a furnished apartment could be used in buying property that would be yours and you have the choice of disposing it for any amount u wish to sell on Facebook market or carry it along to a new apartment.

Here is the mathematics

In the northeast two bed room flat unfurnished cost £350-£400 while furnished apartment costs between £550-£600. If you stay in a furnished apartment let say for 12months and you are paying £550 PCM for same flat u could pay £400 for if it was unfurnished, the extra £150 u paid for it being furnished if calculated is £1800. If you want to furnish your house to good taste £1800 is more than enough for you and all this property belongs to you. The benefits of getting an unfurnished house surpasses a furnished one. If one have the money to furnish one should go for an unfurnished one.
My brother the market value of a property is not subject to the amount of furniture in the property. If u like put everything Gucci in ur house and try to rent it out. it’s won’t make it more expensive than the next door neighbour... ...
Also the £50-£100 difference you’ll save won’t be worth the hassle....
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 3:56pm On Nov 14, 2020
Tobexin:
in all the advantages of living in an unfurnished apartment surpasses the one of furnished. You have the choice to furnish the apartment to your taste. Furnished apartment are more expensive than unfurnished apartment whereby the addition money you used in paying for a furnished apartment could be used in buying property that would be yours and you have the choice of disposing it for any amount u wish to sell on Facebook market or carry it along to a new apartment.

Here is the mathematics

In the northeast two bed room flat unfurnished cost £350-£400 while furnished apartment costs between £550-£600. If you stay in a furnished apartment let say for 12months and you are paying £550 PCM for same flat u could pay £400 for if it was unfurnished, the extra £150 u paid for it being furnished if calculated is £1800. If you want to furnish your house to good taste £1800 is more than enough for you and all this property belongs to you. The benefits of getting an unfurnished house surpasses a furnished one. If one have the money to furnish one should go for an unfurnished one.
Maybe where you are ....but a lot of houses I have seen. furnished or unfurnished is most the same cost.

Also what does a student need to furnish a house to good taste....in a the furnished house. anybody can still add their personal touch. ... After one year masters and you get a job in another city. The hassle of moving or disposing
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by TheGuyFromHR: 4:11pm On Nov 14, 2020
I'll choose furnished over furnished anyday. Just write off your deposit when you have children.
I've helped friends conducting garage sales of their furniture when they moved from one city to another in the UK, and having just conducted a similar sale of mine in Naija, I'm not in the mood to throw more money down the drain.

I rented a furnished apartment, told the landlord to move out a glass table and the TV, then bought my own TV and set up an Ikea table which I can pack up and take away with me. But have still written off my deposit anyway (I foresee at least painting of walls messed up by children) - if I see it back fine, if not, fine.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Chukwuka16: 5:12pm On Nov 14, 2020
The issue with furnished or unfurnished aside cost and ease of moving also lies with hygiene especially for furnishings (chairs, beds) that one will lay on and ...

I no talk say oyinbo dirty o, it's just that some people may just want to feel comfortable with things that they have bodily contact with. If furnishings are new, thats priceless otherwise you may want to visit and see the general hygiene culture of current occupants (if possible). You don't want your kids getting strange sicknesses.

In my former work place, a colleague moved into an apartment where the former occupants had cats/dogs. Shortly after moving in, she had strange body reactions only to do deep cleaning and come and see fur/hair (inside the chairs, underneath beds, deep inside the carpets etc.).

Of course, someone can argue about hotels and guest houses and all - there's a reason why hotels have ratings and people leave comments and hygiene depts rank them.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04(op): 6:14pm On Nov 14, 2020
Hahaha it seems people are giving up on deposit easily because of Children, why now. I have always gotten my deposit back. Infact I just assisted my sister in writing to DPS and we WON.

We were willing to part with half of the deposit because of the dampness etc but the agents became greedy and at the point of the claim, they submitted a quote more than the value of the deposit. We just vex and challenged with email evidence of the complaints and all oo and bam we got the money back.

One good thing I learnt from everyone here when I landed was make sure your complaint is formal and documented and that was what helped with the claim.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by marylandcakes: 6:25pm On Nov 14, 2020
fatima04:
Hahaha it seems people are giving up on deposit easily because of Children, why now. I have always gotten my deposit back. Infact I just assisted my sister in writing to DPS and we WON.

We were willing to part with half of the deposit because of the dampness etc but the agents became greedy and at the point of the claim, they submitted a quote more than the value of the deposit. We just vex and challenged with email evidence of the complaints and all oo and bam we got the money back.

One good thing I learnt from everyone here when I landed was make sure your complaint is formal and documented and that was what helped with the claim.
You’re right a lot of landlord’s are taking the piss, in the court of law a landlord can’t hold your deposit for wear and tear.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by RalphJean: 6:41pm On Nov 14, 2020
fatima04:
Hahaha it seems people are giving up on deposit easily because of Children, why now. I have always gotten my deposit back. Infact I just assisted my sister in writing to DPS and we WON.

We were willing to part with half of the deposit because of the dampness etc but the agents became greedy and at the point of the claim, they submitted a quote more than the value of the deposit. We just vex and challenged with email evidence of the complaints and all oo and bam we got the money back.

One good thing I learnt from everyone here when I landed was make sure your complaint is formal and documented and that was what helped with the claim.
That was how one landlord wanted to keep my deposit too. Dude became too greedy.
I appealed. Attached evidence and emails.
The day I won that case, I was thrilled. A couple of days later, I saw £1,120 in my bank account.
Wallahi I had an orgasmic wonderful feeling.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by TheGuyFromHR:
fatima04:
Hahaha it seems people are giving up on deposit easily because of Children, why now. I have always gotten my deposit back. Infact I just assisted my sister in writing to DPS and we WON.

We were willing to part with half of the deposit because of the dampness etc but the agents became greedy and at the point of the claim, they submitted a quote more than the value of the deposit. We just vex and challenged with email evidence of the complaints and all oo and bam we got the money back.

One good thing I learnt from everyone here when I landed was make sure your complaint is formal and documented and that was what helped with the claim.
Lol, when I was a student I got my deposit back both times with no stories from the landlord. A friend had a problem with his landlord and I was the one who showed him how to go about things with the small claims court, so I'm well aware of how deposit protection schemes work.

Now I have 3 children. Back home in Lagos they did, among others: wrote all over the walls (2 have hopefully outgrown that), damaged flush handles about thrice, damaged my washing machine after falling on it when playfighting and broke a flatscreen TV throwing a ball around on a rainy day.

I have 2 high-spirited boys, winter is coming (or is already here if you're recently in from a tropical country and yet to re-acclimatise) and I know I can't be everywhere at once and and that's why I told the landlord to take his glass table and TV away first and that's why I'm not holding out much hope that I can get away without having to at least repaint the place for the man.

And the point about using furniture that may have been "tainted" by others is valid - I also removed the bed in my children's room and bought a new one and did a serious clean myself (no point paying for something which you will not know whether it was well done or not), aired out the place for a full day, bought in 2 dehumidifiers, replaced the curtains and all that, so am not expecting any surprises.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by justwise(mod):
fatima04:
Hahaha it seems people are giving up on deposit easily because of Children, why now. I have always gotten my deposit back. Infact I just assisted my sister in writing to DPS and we WON.

We were willing to part with half of the deposit because of the dampness etc but the agents became greedy and at the point of the claim, they submitted a quote more than the value of the deposit. We just vex and challenged with email evidence of the complaints and all oo and bam we got the money back.

One good thing I learnt from everyone here when I landed was make sure your complaint is formal and documented and that was what helped with the claim.
Always make sure that the landlord put your deposit in tenancy deposit protection scheme, every city council has it and you will be given a certificate , the landlord will not have control over that deposit.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 2:31am On Nov 15, 2020
justwise:
Always make that the landlord put your deposit in tenancy deposit protection scheme, every city council has it and you will be given a certificate , the landlord will not have control over that deposit.
Don't pursue them to put it ó....... It's to your advantage, if the landlord forgets........

If deposit is not lodged within 30 days, your landlord already owes you 3 times the value of that deposit (your own go pass money doubler)........ cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 2:35am On Nov 15, 2020
fatima04:
Hahaha it seems people are giving up on deposit easily because of Children, why now. I have always gotten my deposit back. Infact I just assisted my sister in writing to DPS and we WON.

We were willing to part with half of the deposit because of the dampness etc but the agents became greedy and at the point of the claim, they submitted a quote more than the value of the deposit. We just vex and challenged with email evidence of the complaints and all oo and bam we got the money back.

One good thing I learnt from everyone here when I landed was make sure your complaint is formal and documented and that was what helped with the claim.
Very important..... Once you move into a property, before you start setting it up. Take pictures from all angles and store..........

Would come in very handy, when the legal tussle commences........

Very true, no point fighting verbally.... Let your laptop/smartphone, type them a detailed formal love letter....... wink
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 2:37am On Nov 15, 2020
RalphJean:
That was how one landlord wanted to keep my deposit too. Dude became too greedy.
I appealed. Attached evidence and emails.
The day I won that case, I was thrilled. A couple of days later, I saw £1,120 in my bank account.
Wallahi I had an orgasmic wonderful feeling.
I know that feeling, once the money dropped into your account, you cum dance for glory........ wink
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 3:26am On Nov 15, 2020
Lexusgs430:
Very important..... Once you move into a property, before you start setting it up. Take pictures from all angles and store..........

Would come in very handy, when the legal tussle commences........

Very true, no point fighting verbally.... Let your laptop/smartphone, type them a detailed formal love letter....... wink
This!!

This is what saved me. When I moved in here I just did video recording of everything and kept it. I’m waiting for the child of God that will take me to court for not paying my full rent (I deducted the money for repairs out of my rent) so I’ll submit evidence. I’ve even been begging them to but they are reluctant cos they know I have evidence.

Sweet!
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 4:07am On Nov 15, 2020
Aphrodite007:
This!!

This is what saved me. When I moved in here I just did video recording of everything and kept it. I’m waiting for the child of God that will take me to court for not paying my full rent (I deducted the money for repairs out of my rent) so I’ll submit evidence. I’ve even been begging them to but they are reluctant cos they know I have evidence.

Sweet!
If rent is going to be deducted for rent repairs. Prior to deductions, give your landlord notice of intent, prior to deductions..... So it gives the landlord enough time to do right......

Once you start issuing letters of intent, your landlord starts getting your drift........ wink
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 4:12am On Nov 15, 2020
Unfurnished properties is not for everyone tbh. Personally, I prefer that. I like space and minimalistic décor is everything to me.

When well thought out, you'll never buy wetin you no need.

Bed, mattress, furniture are huge comfort investments that you'll need to find out what best works for you. One man's mattress may be another man's backbreaker.

That said, it's financially tasking depending on your acquired taste. Also, moving houses can be a daunting task having to move all that stuff as well.

But all Malam, to their kettle.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Inkredible(m): 4:16am On Nov 15, 2020
TRAY2:
I hope this gives hope to some people here, I still can’t believe I am now a home owner and a brand new car 2020 plate car, also undergoing a fully funded post graduate clinical course in University of Leeds from my Trust, just within my 20 months stay in the UK. Mehn this country has been good to me. Anything is possible.
Congratulations Chief. Remain blessed and prosperous.


I been wan come out but them go just finish me here grin cheesy cheesy cheesy
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by RuggedSniper: 6:02am On Nov 15, 2020
veleta:
Rightmove app is better than Zoopla. You can download the app in your phone or tab.Council tax are usually for policing, refuse collection, lighting of streets, maintenance of parks, fire servicing, subsidizing local transports and so on. Its from band A to F. Bands A are cheaper followed by B, C and the farther the more expensive.
I would advise you physically inspect a house before moving in. Also check energy rating too its very important, it ranges from A to F, the higher the energy rating that's A, B or C the better cos it means the house is well insulated hence, won't require much heating except in winter.
Also when signing tenancy agreement, its better to sign for 6 months so that you won't be stuck in the property if along the line you are not comfortable and want to move out.
If I remember anything I would chip it in.

Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04(op): 10:30am On Nov 15, 2020
Inkredible:
Unfurnished properties is not for everyone tbh. Personally, I prefer that. I like space and minimalistic décor is everything to me.

When well thought out, you'll never buy wetin you no need.

Bed, mattress, furniture are huge comfort investments that you'll need to find out what best works for you. One man's mattress may be another man's backbreaker.

That said, it's financially tasking depending on your acquired taste. Also, moving houses can be a daunting task having to move all that stuff as well.

But all Malam, to their kettle.
@ bolded, thats very right. Furnished will most likely come with spring mattress, I don't get why UK people like that type and is mostly common. I miss correct Vita and Mouka foam abeg.

That said, for a newbie in the UK, furnished apartment makes settling in easy and moving into a choice of your own apartment later on.
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04(op): 10:31am On Nov 15, 2020
Inkredible:
Congratulations Chief. Remain blessed and prosperous.


I been wan come out but them go just finish me here grin cheesy cheesy cheesy
Come out and let's celebrate with you na and also learn one or 3 things grin grin grin
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by omopapa: 10:55am On Nov 15, 2020
pleasure is mine bro, we go paint the town red when things Don calm.

Umarwy Na him be the bros for area

flinton:
I am not ooo, I just met a hospitable nairalander.
minutes of call with wifey, our lives has been made alot easier
Give it up to Omopapa, thank you brother!
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by flinton(m): 1:18pm On Nov 15, 2020
omopapa:
pleasure is mine bro, we go paint the town red when things Don calm.

Umarwy Na him be the bros for area
I salute
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 4:49pm On Nov 15, 2020
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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by RalphJean: 4:59pm On Nov 15, 2020
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Aphrodite007(f): 1:22am On Nov 16, 2020
Lexusgs430:
If rent is going to be deducted for rent repairs. Prior to deductions, give your landlord notice of intent, prior to deductions..... So it gives the landlord enough time to do right......

Once you start issuing letters of intent, your landlord starts getting your drift........ wink
I did- I sent all 5 of them. Baba thought I was bluffing. He only reacted when his money was missing. LoL
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 2:32am On Nov 16, 2020
Aphrodite007:
I did- I sent all 5 of them. Baba thought I was bluffing. He only reacted when his money was missing. LoL
Hin no no say Nairaland University, don add e certifications to plenty pipu's CV's......... grin
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 2:33am On Nov 16, 2020
Aphrodite007:
I did- I sent all 5 of them. Baba thought I was bluffing. He only reacted when his money was missing. LoL
Mr Owonikoko....... cool tongue
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by LagosismyHome(f): 7:21am On Nov 16, 2020
RalphJean:
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Happy Sunday and weekend to you smiley
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by erico2k2(m): 10:02am On Nov 16, 2020
justwise:
Always make sure that the landlord put your deposit in tenancy deposit protection scheme, every city council has it and you will be given a certificate , the landlord will not have control over that deposit.
you do know they do not have to physically deposit the money there though, its all paper.However the house should know there is a wee fraud going about where an Estaate agent collects deposit from people and go burst!it happened to a mate of mine and up to 30 people were owed!
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Swiftlee(m): 11:47am On Nov 16, 2020
Good morning friends,
I need help. My Nigerian ATM cards are not working here in the UK. I get declined for every transaction.
Please, help me with how I can pounds exchanged and transferred to a friends account till I get it rectified. I have contacted my Nigerian banks already.
Please, I am in need.
cc: Justwise lagosismyhome
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by justwise(mod): 11:50am On Nov 16, 2020
erico2k2:
you do know they do not have to physically deposit the money there though
, its all paper.However the house should know there is a wee fraud going about where an Estaate agent collects deposit from people and go burst!it happened to a mate of mine and up to 30 people were owed!
Do they have to?
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by erico2k2(m): 12:32pm On Nov 16, 2020
justwise:
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Do they have to?
Nop they dont,I was jst trying to clear the notion of thinkiing its a 100% water tight security. and even in some case where you are a lodger by vertue of law, the landlord wont even need to put your deposit on any sceem.

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