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Forum: Canada
Aug 20th 2010, 3:36 am
Replies: 2
Views: 589
Posted By njc1982

Post-dated cheques and address info

Hi everyone,

Just managed to sign lease for a place in Toronto. Lease agreement states that each payment must be made by post dated cheques. The problem I have is my address on current cheques...
Forum: Canada
Jul 21st 2010, 10:02 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 958
Posted By njc1982

Re: Moving funds from Canada to UK

I was advised by moneycorp that to do a transfer from Dollars to Pounds, I would have to transfer money from Canadian account to moneycorp sterling account in uk (i believe this was exact words),...
Forum: Canada
Jul 21st 2010, 1:33 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,249
Posted By njc1982

Re: Getting SKYPE in Canada

Apologies for what prob seems like silly questions, but having never used Skype before, is it better to set up in an account in UK before I leave, or can I open one when In canada?

Any...
Forum: Canada
Jul 21st 2010, 1:21 pm
Replies: 15
Views: 2,249
Posted By njc1982

Getting SKYPE in Canada

Hi,

Can anyone advise if it is possible to open a SKYPE account in Canada, or recommend the best phone package for making calls back to the UK?

Thanks in advance for any advice
Forum: Canada
Jul 21st 2010, 1:19 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 958
Posted By njc1982

Moving funds from Canada to UK

Hi everyone,

Can anyone advise of best way of sending money back to UK bank account from a Canadian account? Is there any online fx companies that can do this?

RBC charge $17CAD per...
Forum: Canada
Jul 5th 2010, 10:06 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,470
Posted By njc1982

Best place to buy electrical items in Toronto?

Hi all,

I was wondering if anyone on forum can offer any advice or tips where is best shops (or websites) to buy electrical items in Toronto? Looking for things like dvd player, coffee machines,...
Forum: Canada
May 6th 2010, 11:07 am
Replies: 9
Views: 942
Posted By njc1982

Shipping Costs paid by Employer - what to bring?

I am in very fortunate position that my hubbie's new employer is paying all shipping costs (up to $15000 CAD) as part of relocation package.

Just wondering to max out the container, if there is...
Forum: Canada
May 3rd 2010, 11:33 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,284
Posted By njc1982

Transferring money

Hi,

Looking for some advice on the best way of transferring funds initially from UK bank account to Canada, and then Canada back to UK account.

I have seen various posts on here regarding...
Forum: Canada
May 1st 2010, 10:22 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,550
Posted By njc1982

Markham, Richmond Hill areas of Toronto

Extensive searching for a suitable area of Toronto to live in has made me seriously consider settling in one of these areas, seems like there is an abundant amount of 3/4 bed houses that are...
Forum: Canada
May 1st 2010, 10:18 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,306
Posted By njc1982

Voltage Converter Query

After reading numerous threads on the subject of bringing UK electrical goods to Canada, I have decided to only bring CD mini hi-fi and Wii. I have been looking on voltageconverters.ca for the...
Forum: Canada
Apr 22nd 2010, 11:32 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 710
Posted By njc1982

Where to live in Toronto?

Hello to everyone,

Finally got confirmation that prospective Canadian employer has had application for LMO for myself approved, so now I can finally begin planning new life in Toronto.

Been...
Forum: France
Apr 12th 2010, 9:39 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 1,498
Posted By njc1982

Some Advice Please - Job Offer in Toulouse

Hello to everyone on the forum,

Looking for some advice please with regards to moving to France, and rough costs of living in Toulouse area. Moving would be myself, wife and young daughter.
...
Forum: Canada
Feb 6th 2010, 3:22 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 4,276
Posted By njc1982

Shipping Electrical Goods - UK to Canada

I am aware of the differences between UK and Canada electrics, but has anyone shipped any of their goods (tv, mircrowave, laptop etc) and just used an adaptor for power supply (or is this not...
Forum: Canada
Feb 3rd 2010, 11:33 am
Replies: 4
Views: 731
Posted By njc1982

Toronto accomodation advice

Hi everyone,

After numerous posts on this board, and countless searches, I am still no nearer in my efforts to find suitable accomodation for my family (wife and 2 1yr old children) when we arrive...
Forum: Canada
Jan 27th 2010, 10:09 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,469
Posted By njc1982

Commuting from Mississauga to Downsview Airport, Toronto

Hello Everyone,

Moving to Toronto in early June with my wife and 2 young daughters. I have been looking at so many different places to live and finding it very difficult to pick somewhere that...
Forum: Canada
Dec 8th 2009, 8:24 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 18,683
Posted By njc1982

Re: Acceptable salary to live in Toronto?

Thanks for responses so far, very helpful information.

In more detail, I have a wife and 1 daughter that would be supporting (believe the wife cannot work in first few years on 2-3 year working...
Forum: Canada
Dec 8th 2009, 7:49 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 18,683
Posted By njc1982

Acceptable salary to live in Toronto?

Hi everyone,

I have been lucky enough to be offered a position based in Toronto with salary of $63k per annum plus benefits etc. which is about what I am earning here in UK. I am just wondering...
Forum: Canada
Nov 21st 2009, 8:17 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,141
Posted By njc1982

Renting a property in Canada without credit report

Hi,

I have been looking at properties to rent in Canada for when I arrive early next year. All require you to provide a report of credit history, but I obviously wont have one when I first...
Forum: Canada
Nov 16th 2009, 5:30 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,865
Posted By njc1982

Re: General Advice/Questions moving to Toronto

Thanks, will have a look for places there to widen my search. Wife seems set on Bayview, but i think we should look at other options
Forum: Canada
Nov 16th 2009, 5:23 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 1,865
Posted By njc1982

Re: General Advice/Questions moving to Toronto

Thanks for all the responses so far, it has gone some way to answering some of the many questions in my head!

Regarding place to live, i think Bayview does seem quite safe and quiet, but if i was...
Forum: Canada
Nov 16th 2009, 10:04 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,865
Posted By njc1982

General Advice/Questions moving to Toronto

Hello,

As you can probably guess I am new to the forum, and I am looking for some general advice on moving to Toronto.

I have been invited over there next week with a view to accepting a...
Forum: Middle East
Jun 1st 2009, 9:19 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,816
Posted By njc1982

Re: Commuting from Dubai to Sharjah

Thanks for all the advice so far, is sharjah not too bad in terms of the rules regarding women? I think Mirdiff is area we like look of and is within budget at least!
Forum: Middle East
May 31st 2009, 10:33 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 3,816
Posted By njc1982

Commuting from Dubai to Sharjah

Hi,

Does anyone make the commute from Dubai to Sharjah for work in morning, and can give advice as to how busy traffic is heading in that direction.

Have been offered a position at Sharjah...
Forum: Middle East
May 16th 2009, 6:09 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,180
Posted By njc1982

Qatar or Dubai ?

Newbie to the forum, and I am just looking for some advice on living in
either Qatar or Dubai.

I have recieved 2 job offers, 1 is based in Doha and 1 is at Sharjah airport (so would look to live...
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