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Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 6th 2009, 6:39 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 546
Posted By Andy--UK BOUND

Re: Money exchange

Hi,
We used our bank and had no problems (HSBC), but have also used MoneyCorp who have been excellent tranferring monies back to the Uk with very good exchange rates at the time..
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 25th 2009, 11:59 am
Replies: 5
Views: 643
Posted By Andy--UK BOUND

Re: Cost of taking home dogs

I got a quote from Air Canada to fly my Golden Retriever from Halifax (Nova Scotia) to London Heathrow, they quoted $1700:eek:
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 24th 2009, 10:55 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,220
Posted By Andy--UK BOUND

Re: 6 weeks before I return Home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is a reply to DEWDROP:

My wife contacted the Local Education Authority in our local area, regarding the process of getting our 7 year old daughter into school for September 08. She made the...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 24th 2009, 7:59 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,220
Posted By Andy--UK BOUND

Re: 6 weeks before I return Home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for taking the time to read my message. I just hope it is an inspiration for many, for me its been ups and downs, but the light is at the end of the tunnel now.:thumbsup:
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 24th 2009, 1:36 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,220
Posted By Andy--UK BOUND

Re: 6 weeks before I return Home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I totally agree that you know where you feel more comfortable. I have been in Canada for 3 years and never really felt like it was my home, I felt like I was just stuck in a bubble!!!!!!

When I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 24th 2009, 1:23 am
Replies: 10
Views: 912
Posted By Andy--UK BOUND

Re: Moving back from canada before house sold

Another good point to think about...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 24th 2009, 1:09 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,220
Posted By Andy--UK BOUND

Re: 6 weeks before I return Home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I totally agree with your comment. The reason why we had marriage problems was that I was trying to control everything and fighting to stay in Canada. I know whats important to me and thats my...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 24th 2009, 12:59 am
Replies: 10
Views: 912
Posted By Andy--UK BOUND

Re: Moving back from canada before house sold

I totally agree with woodywoodside, that is why I stayed to sell our home before returning to the UK.
Forum: Canada
Feb 24th 2009, 12:57 am
Replies: 5
Views: 807
Posted By Andy--UK BOUND

Re: One way flights to the UK

I thought the airlines had put a stop to that. I thought you could not change the name on the return ticket?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 24th 2009, 12:54 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,593
Posted By Andy--UK BOUND

Re: Dogs help needed

I called air Canada last week, based on the size of my dog, it was quoted as $1700 one way:eek:
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 24th 2009, 12:37 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,528
Posted By Andy--UK BOUND

Re: what other options do we have if our house doesnt sell?

I totally agree with people losing their jobs. I handed in my resignation on Monday and was prepared to give 4 weeks notice, but my employee told me to leave the office on the same day.

Presently...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 24th 2009, 12:07 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,220
Posted By Andy--UK BOUND

6 weeks before I return Home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Me and my wife had been in Nova Scotia for 3 years and my wife still suffered dreaded homesickness. In early August 2008 we spoke at length and decided to return home for good......

My daughter...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 23rd 2009, 11:32 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 1,528
Posted By Andy--UK BOUND

Re: what other options do we have if our house doesnt sell?

Hi,

It will be Capital Gains in Canada from the sale of your Canadian home. I have endured a dreaded time here being away from my wife and daughter until my UK government job has completed...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 23rd 2009, 11:28 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 1,593
Posted By Andy--UK BOUND

Re: Dogs help needed

Hi,
I am in the same boat as you, but living in Nova Scotia. I have a Golden Retriever who is 10 years, but staying here until June so he does not have to go in dreaded quaranteen in the UK.

It...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 23rd 2009, 11:17 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 1,528
Posted By Andy--UK BOUND

Re: what other options do we have if our house doesnt sell?

Just be careful, if you return to England and sell your property in Canada whilst not living here. You will be liable for Capital gains tax following the sale of the property.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 23rd 2009, 11:15 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 912
Posted By Andy--UK BOUND

Re: Moving back from canada before house sold

It is true, if you are no longer residents of Canada and sell your home whilst in England, you will be liable for capital gains tax to be paid to the Canadian government.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Feb 23rd 2009, 11:04 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,477
Posted By Andy--UK BOUND

Re: Customs clearance UK end ?

From Canada to England, our Container took only 2 days to clear and we had no major issues with customs..
Forum: Canada
Feb 23rd 2009, 11:02 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,210
Posted By Andy--UK BOUND

Re: 250,000 workers needed for Canada this year?

Not sure on that headline. Canada are now experiencing job losses with the recession taking fold. Manufacturing, Natural Resource and Construction jobs are where the major losses have taken place so...
Forum: Canada
Feb 23rd 2009, 10:59 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,769
Posted By Andy--UK BOUND

Re: Getting a mortgage

When me and my wife landed, we went to HSBC bank and spoke to an adviser. We got a mortgage by putting 30% of the value of the house down and that was not having a job at the time.
Forum: Canada
Feb 23rd 2009, 10:53 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 807
Posted By Andy--UK BOUND

Re: One way flights to the UK

I am looking for a one way flight from Halifax (Nova Scotia) to London. But there is no real choice at present and very expensive...Does anyone have any advice?:huh:
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