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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by DisGuy: 5:45pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
@sutelk Estate agents must run checks and references before leasing out rents. 10days is almost impossible except perhaps you come across a landlord advertising in shop fronts or word of mouth. Depending on the city you're going to. Renting a room in an apartment/house could be easier 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by sutelk: 6:35pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
DisGuy:Thanks for your response, I'm actually looking at renting a room within a house, don't have money for an entire flat now. But I want something where I can pay per month as opposed to paying per day on Airbnb, or is it possible to get a room for a month without deposits? My plan is to get a place through Airbnb for 10 days then work on getting a room through zoppla or rightmove within those 10 days. If you know other better/cheaper ideas I'm open to it. NB: I'm going to Cambridge. Thanks |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by wonlasewonimi: 8:33pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
sutelk: Check here when you land and start calling https://www.gumtree.com/search?featured_filter=false&q=&search_category=property-to-share&urgent_filter=false&sort=date&search_scope=false&photos_filter=false&search_location=Cambridge&tl=undefined&distance=0.0001 |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by dustydee: 8:52pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
sutelk:try spareroom.co.uk 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by marylandcakes: 9:04pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
Try reallynicerooms they do weekly rents 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by sutelk: 9:08pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
dustydee:Thanks |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by sutelk: 9:10pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
marylandcakes:Thanks |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by sutelk: 9:10pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 9:11pm On Apr 30, 2018 |
Lexusgs430: Mr Lexus, is it usual for Lexus to have very light steering that feels like the car is about to fly away when doing 100MPH. I haven't experienced this unease with my previous cars...2 jettas and 1 honda accord. Eventhough my honda accord had a light steering, it didn't feel like the car was unpredictable when driving really really fast. I even had to switch off the traction control which i thinked improved it a bit. Am seriously regretting not buying a volkswagen now....What do you think Mr Lexus? |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 4:14am On May 01, 2018 |
Geetrix: Why are you doing 100 MPH? Maximum allowable on motorways is 70 MPH......... No go collect points for your virgin license o..... The sensation you feel whilst driving a Lexus is very different, hence the simplicity and ability to push the vehicle, and the vehicle urging you to put your lead foot down....... The automatic gear change sequence, does it so simply and silently, like witches are aiding the change......... Lexus, the pursuit of perfection.......... NB : You turned off TC? You are a very brave man....... 2 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 4:16am On May 01, 2018 |
Geetrix: Back to your question..... Read about speed sensitive steering wheels....... What happens at low speeds to your steering wheels? Ensure your tyres are properly inflated (not 40 Psi). And ensure the wheels ball joints are properly fitted....... |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 1:39pm On May 01, 2018 |
Lexusgs430:the steering is stable at low speeds |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 1:40pm On May 01, 2018 |
Lexusgs430: i only did 100 at free stretches of roads where there were no cameras and other vehicles were doing likewise |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 1:48pm On May 01, 2018 |
Geetrix: Till one of the vehicles is an undercovercop, looking for a sacrificial lamb....... 12 Likes |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 1:49pm On May 01, 2018 |
Geetrix: Have vehicle checked out underneath, if all is well. Keep testing your machine.... |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 1:51pm On May 01, 2018 |
Geetrix: Don't regret the Lexus purchase. I feel £ 4 £, the Lexus is a better buy than a VW etc etc of equivalent class.... |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 3:09pm On May 01, 2018 |
Geetrix: You should do this to your odometer...... 6 Likes
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Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by EngrSaks(m): 3:09pm On May 01, 2018 |
fatima04: Many thanks |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by EngrSaks(m): 3:11pm On May 01, 2018 |
Ralphlauren: Noted, thanks |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 4:25pm On May 01, 2018 |
Lexusgs430: |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 6:46pm On May 01, 2018 |
Please good people, I'd love to hear from you guys based on experience. Can an annual pay of 25k cater for a family of 3-4 in the UK?, can such earner be considered as an average person in the UK probably living an average life, considering the cost of living and tax?. NB: Precisely Northern Ireland |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 8:41pm On May 01, 2018 |
Lexusgs430: Lol dis got me in stitches, good awareness 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by fatima04: 8:47pm On May 01, 2018 |
Gracefav: 1. Yes it can cater as long as you are prudent about your spending 2. Yes I believe u can be classified as such, hence why ur visa was considered or issued in the first place. You will be fine. All the best |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 9:05pm On May 01, 2018 |
Thank you so much @fatima04, one got to be prudent in spending by all means. fatima04: |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 6:13am On May 02, 2018 |
Gracefav: Before tax or after tax? If it's after tax, then it would be a good wage to comfortably leave on (would the husband or wife also contribute to total income)? If its before tax, it's possible but one would have to be very very stingy and avoid unnecessary expense. 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 6:30am On May 02, 2018 |
fatima04: The best way to avoid penalty points or losing one's license......... |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by imnotconfused: 8:24am On May 02, 2018 |
Gracefav: It depends on many things..before tax or after tax? Either ways you will have to be very careful with expenditure as bills can pile up before you blink an eye. If you rent a cheap area,low council tax, shop in a cheap grocery store, buy non expensive clothing,run a low cost car,budget properly,cheap child care, you will do alright,you won't be swimming in luxury at all. Is this one person or two people's.income? 1 Like |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by olaidecash: 10:40am On May 02, 2018 |
Pls do anyone know any reliable shipping agent in London-lagos with reasonable price.thanks |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 1:13pm On May 02, 2018 |
The 25k is before tax, though locum jobs & extra shits excluded. The husband will also have to take up any available job just to augment. Lexusgs430: |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Nobody: 1:15pm On May 02, 2018 |
One person's income imnotconfused: |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by Lexusgs430: 1:15pm On May 02, 2018 |
Gracefav: That's better..... Locum + extra would even pay higher than 25K........ |
Re: Living In The Uk/life As A UK Immigrant by EngrSaks(m): 3:19pm On May 02, 2018 |
Gracefav: Most of my friends who are medics in the uk earn about 3k after tax so please don't settle for bad deals. I hear some agencies short change people who rush offers, take your time to get a good deal...25k before tax is for non medics |
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