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Forum: Canada
Jan 17th 2013, 4:34 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 3,032
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: Construction - Where can the most money be made?

If he is working in private homes and he gets injured he could always sue the owner (more likely as he won't have any other avenues available to him). It maybe wrong but that is why you should know...
Forum: Canada
Jan 17th 2013, 4:30 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 6,999
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: Moving to Langford, Vancouver Island

My wife is a UK qualified teacher and you need to get all of your qualifications assessed as the profession is regulated in BC. It is not easy as she had to go to every institute that she went to...
Forum: Canada
Jan 16th 2013, 5:34 am
Replies: 23
Views: 3,032
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: Construction - Where can the most money be made?

Non union can earn more as they can work on pricework. Not all work is unionized and some subcontractors have two companies (one union whilst the other is non-union).

One problem is that (similar...
Forum: Canada
Jan 16th 2013, 5:18 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,284
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: 'Estimator' Roles in Alberta/British Columbia

Initially there are very few jobs in Canada for QSs other than PQS. The role is divided between Estimators and Project Managers. Most Canadian Construction Companies don't even know what a...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 17th 2011, 11:29 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 870
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: Sponsoring parent

Thanks for your response.

Question 6b & c on form IMM 1344 A are not clear. 6c states:-

"Do you wish to have the application for PR of the person you are sponsoring processed at the Visa...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Jul 17th 2011, 10:31 pm
Replies: 3
Views: 870
Posted By Yelkcub

Sponsoring parent

Hi

I appreciate that the timeline for sponsoring a parent has increased over the last year but has anyone done this and what are your experiences of using Canada based CIC office Vs UK one?
...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 22nd 2011, 6:10 am
Replies: 35
Views: 8,591
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: Renting out house in UK while living in Canada

Landlords Gas Inspection every 12 months and/or change of tenancy
Energy Performance Certificate - I think this last 10 years
Any deposit received from Tenants needs to be registed with a Deposit...
Forum: Canada
Feb 22nd 2011, 5:49 am
Replies: 0
Views: 397
Posted By Yelkcub

Maple Ridge - Decent tradesmen

Hiya

Does anyone know any decent tradesmen worth talking to regarding fitting out a basement to a house in Maple Ridge?

Recommendations would be gratefully received.

Y:)
Forum: Canada
Dec 22nd 2010, 11:36 pm
Replies: 1
Views: 675
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: Recruitment Consultants

Most jobs in Canada are via word of mouth so I would recommend looking into which Architectural Institute governs the area that you are looking at locating within and then approaching Architectural...
Forum: Canada
Nov 24th 2010, 3:00 am
Replies: 7
Views: 1,058
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: Valuation for Canadian tax purposes

If you use house buying websites like fish4homes.com and rightmove, you can print off details for similar properties to your own and use them to support any valuations that you subsequently propose....
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 10th 2010, 6:16 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 8,591
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: Renting out house in UK while living in Canada

One issue with this is that you pay tax on the profit of renting out the property. Some people have an interest only mortgage as it releases capital from the property and they can use the equity to...
Forum: Canada
Jul 10th 2010, 7:36 am
Replies: 68
Views: 7,055
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: Canadian Exchange rates

PS - when I lose thinks I look under the stairs. Have you check there for them?:rofl:
Forum: Canada
Jul 10th 2010, 7:29 am
Replies: 2
Views: 596
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: Where to Land

Yes:thumbsup:
Forum: Canada
Jul 10th 2010, 7:27 am
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,550
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: Exchange rate

I didn't mean that I want the state to do that -I honesty believe that if the company is built to last then the owners are not really interested in short term gain but will look at the medium to long...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 10th 2010, 6:54 am
Replies: 75
Views: 4,504
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: English Spelling

I agree if you have the books there and the kid has a thirst for knowledge they will seek to expand their minds. If there are no books they won't have the opportunity to read them irrespective of if...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 10th 2010, 6:51 am
Replies: 32
Views: 2,745
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: Real Names...

If you'd be gone if they made you use your real name I think that is a small price to pay for such a result! ;)
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 10th 2010, 6:46 am
Replies: 4
Views: 517
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: Bricklayers...

We are building two residential blocks that are in the main timber frame but have some substantial masonry (aka brickwork) walls to act as load beraing and fire walls - sometimes even timber homes...
Forum: Canada
Jul 9th 2010, 7:16 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,550
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: Exchange rate

When I talk of it as an asset, I speak of the income that it brings in for the UK market (i.e. government, pension schemes, employment, etc). If we have no control as a country over the private...
Forum: Canada
Jul 9th 2010, 6:14 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,550
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: Exchange rate

Nope I think that it is a shame that we sold our crown jewels (i.e. Cadbury) for short term gain - an example (& I keep it simple for you) is that we could all sell all of our assets and be cash rich...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 9th 2010, 5:38 pm
Replies: 75
Views: 4,504
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: English Spelling

Now that's using your commonsense! Thanks for the compliment! :rofl:
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 9th 2010, 5:32 pm
Replies: 75
Views: 4,504
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: English Spelling

The problem with common sense is that it isn't common enough!
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 9th 2010, 6:26 am
Replies: 75
Views: 4,504
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: English Spelling

& talking about a bat on a forum about the English Language is being serious and not going off tangent? Practice what you preach comes to mind.

Is that plain enough English for you?
Forum: Canada
Jul 8th 2010, 11:53 pm
Replies: 2,672
Views: 291,550
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: Exchange rate

I can see it now. My mate who just opened his old fashioned sweet shop in Hitchin, Herts has timed it just right as Cadbury have been acquired by Kraft Foods. He should be able to seize this...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 8th 2010, 11:36 pm
Replies: 75
Views: 4,504
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: English Spelling

I think that she is sooooo right & we should stop pushing kids so hard - they have to learn sooo much and we all no that learning can't be fun - they should be playing computer games, hanging round...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jul 8th 2010, 3:00 pm
Replies: 55
Views: 9,198
Posted By Yelkcub

Re: Andy Murray - Twat or not?

In fairness whilst I supported McGuigan I always found it a bit funny that he McGuigan took out British citizenship so that he could compete for British domestic titles. Ultimately a very unusual...
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