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Forum: Canada
Apr 11th 2022, 7:04 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,373
Posted By mudcat

re: buying property in Scotland - HELOC?

Please can an admin move this to "the maple leaf" or tell me how to do it? Thanks
Forum: Canada
Apr 11th 2022, 3:29 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 1,373
Posted By mudcat

buying property in Scotland - HELOC?

Hello,

I'm looking at buying a property in Scotland close to my parents, for extended trips, remote working, and family use. Primary residence is Ontario and I also live and work here permanently....
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 9th 2017, 5:53 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 814
Posted By mudcat

Re: PR Card Expired

Hi All, thanks for the input - I did decide to travel anyway but will be working this out (contacting the VAC) tomorrow morning. This page states the details for applying for the PRTD...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Apr 7th 2017, 6:23 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 814
Posted By mudcat

PR Card Expired

Help! I've been here 5 years, flying back to the UK tonight for a 2 week trip, and just noticed my PR card expired last month!

Looking on cic.gc.ca I can find the forms for both renewal and for a...
Forum: Canada
May 16th 2016, 2:14 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,427
Posted By mudcat

Re: Young family - stay in Toronto proper or move to smaller city

Hi Marylandned. Thanks for sharing that story, I work and live in Yonge&Eg and it is pretty good. Once the crosstown is in and these new condos (about 10 going up right now) are done it'll be like...
Forum: Canada
May 16th 2016, 1:16 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,427
Posted By mudcat

Re: Young family - stay in Toronto proper or move to smaller city

Nah, I do IT PM (PMP) and just finished an organisational excellence project for an IT Dept. Independent contractor. If I move to Waterloo I'd like to actively participate in the tech scene there....
Forum: Canada
May 16th 2016, 2:05 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,427
Posted By mudcat

Re: Young family - stay in Toronto proper or move to smaller city

Thanks for the feedback, I have been to Guelph and like it as well. TBH we would be happy with jobs in those places. Given our reasonable prospects out there, do any of you think it's crazy to...
Forum: Canada
May 15th 2016, 4:57 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,427
Posted By mudcat

Young family - stay in Toronto proper or move to smaller city

Hey all,

Does anyone have any advice for a young family considering ditching Toronto for a smaller city like Kitchener\Waterloo?

Me and my wife are 35, have a 1 year old, and have decent jobs...
Forum: Canada
May 6th 2014, 9:43 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,255
Posted By mudcat

Re: TFSA Contribution Limit

Thanks for the feedback.

My TFSA was in over contributed status for a period of about 6 weeks up until Dec 31st 2013 - at the turn of the year, with the additional 2014 headroom, I was under...
Forum: Canada
Jan 28th 2014, 11:24 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 960
Posted By mudcat

Re: Flights Airports, Accomodation general advice

Hi,

You might enjoy somewhere like The Annex in Toronto if you want to be close to the action, live the inner city lifestyle, and able to get around on public transport. Have a look on...
Forum: Canada
Jan 28th 2014, 2:38 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,255
Posted By mudcat

TFSA Contribution Limit

Hi All,

With tax season coming round again I started reading up on the TFSA and it seems I have over-contributed. When I initially investigated last year I thought I was entitled to the full...
Forum: Canada
Dec 9th 2013, 3:25 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,616
Posted By mudcat

Re: currently in GTA

Unlimited data, full details here...
Forum: Canada
Dec 6th 2013, 2:40 am
Replies: 45
Views: 4,925
Posted By mudcat

Re: Easiest way in making new friends?

Sign up for something at TSSC - also known as torontos biggest meat market. Beach volleyball at Polson Peer is a hoot and normally followed by drinks afterwards.

I also just finished a Tuesday...
Forum: Canada
Dec 6th 2013, 2:24 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,616
Posted By mudcat

Re: currently in GTA

Hey,

So I thought I'd check your numbers out - been in TO 18 months.

Room: $500CAD/pm - doable within the TTC zone - check padmapper.com and show more filters in the search. select room only....
Forum: Canada
Nov 28th 2013, 10:16 pm
Replies: 19
Views: 2,606
Posted By mudcat

Re: Working remotely for a UK-based company (again) : London Mike

I did this when I first moved here, I invoiced my UK "employer" as an independent contractor and they wired payment direct to my Canadian bank account.

If you are going to do this long term set...
Forum: Canada
Sep 25th 2012, 9:31 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,292
Posted By mudcat

Re: Help - IT companies or contacts in Calgary

Hi there,

Is he interested in contracting? And is he interested in the oil industry (Military experience often a plus here)

I'm an IT PM and came over to Toronto from the UK - almost every...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 10th 2012, 11:26 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 13,366
Posted By mudcat

Re: Why is Canada so often behind the times?

I often hear Brits complain about the archaic banking system, however the face-to-face service is far better than I ever experienced in the UK. Lost my card today, walked in to branch, new one...
Forum: Canniversary
Aug 8th 2012, 11:43 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 2,545
Posted By mudcat

Re: 2 months

Congrats on getting through the first 2 months, I also came in from London and it is a pretty big culture shock! It feels good to have jumped through all the necessary hoops. What are your plans for...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Aug 8th 2012, 11:18 pm
Replies: 57
Views: 13,366
Posted By mudcat

Re: Why is Canada so often behind the times?

if you are looking for this kind of info for free try Waze on your phone - http://www.waze.com/

Their live map on the website should allow you to see whether or not it's worthwhile in your area.
...
Forum: Canniversary
Aug 8th 2012, 10:58 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 6,610
Posted By mudcat

Re: 12 months in Toronto - mixed feelings

It was at the top of my list . . .
Forum: Canniversary
Aug 8th 2012, 9:55 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 6,610
Posted By mudcat

Re: 12 months in Toronto - mixed feelings

I've been in Toronto for 3 months so far and I too am struggling to meet new people. I know a handful of people through my Canadian girlfriend however I'm stuck in a cubicle at work and people don't...
Forum: Canada
Aug 8th 2012, 9:20 pm
Replies: 63
Views: 5,767
Posted By mudcat

Re: Advice on where to live in GTA

Both tenants need to sign but can do it remotely via scanning and email.
Again, I would encourage a furnished suite rather than signing a 1 year lease before you've seen the area or know where you...
Forum: Canada
Aug 8th 2012, 6:50 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 2,938
Posted By mudcat

Re: First Car Experiences?

Had an awful time looking at used cars both at dealerships and privately here.

Ended up with a lease takeover - google lease takeovers plus your area, there are a few sites and for $3k you could...
Forum: Canada
Aug 8th 2012, 6:40 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,100
Posted By mudcat

Re: Car Insurance (Eastern Ontario)

Do a quote on the TD site and see if you qualify for any of the group discounts (uni or employer affiliation).
If you are, you end up with TD Molash Monex who are a private insurer.
We went with...
Forum: Canada
Aug 8th 2012, 6:33 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,663
Posted By mudcat

Re: IT contractor- Xmas & NY

I'm in the same game, it differs from one client to another. If you are concerned about loosing money due to forced holidays double check your contract or speak with your agent
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