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Forum: USA
Mar 7th 2017, 2:33 am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,187
Posted By matrix1781

Transferring UK Pension to QROPS

I have a pot of pension sitting in UK and have been working in the US for a couple of years now. Rather than leave my pension in UK, I would like to transfer it to HMRC approved QROPS. However, there...
Forum: USA
Apr 7th 2015, 1:09 am
Replies: 28
Views: 24,624
Posted By matrix1781

Re: Using UK Appliances in the US

Steve

I am surprised that it works on 110 without a step up transformer. Back of the TV just says 220-240V and 100 W power consumption. Is the picture quality still OK?

Thanks

Raj
Forum: USA
Apr 7th 2015, 12:08 am
Replies: 4
Views: 726
Posted By matrix1781

Re: Leasing in Houston - Merits of using a Realtor??

what would be typical commission for the realtor? Will the landlords pay the commission or the tenant?
Forum: USA
Apr 6th 2015, 11:44 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 24,624
Posted By matrix1781

Re: Using UK Appliances in the US

I am planning to move to US and have a similar query. I am ditching anything that spins but cant seem to part ways with my 46" Samsung LED TV. It takes both 50hz and 60Hz but is built for 220-240V....
Forum: USA
Apr 6th 2015, 11:41 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 726
Posted By matrix1781

Leasing in Houston - Merits of using a Realtor??

Hi

I am relocating to Houston from UK in May. I will be staying in temporary accommodation for the first month and then have to move into a rental. Having done a fair bit of research, i think i...
Forum: USA
Nov 3rd 2014, 3:00 am
Replies: 30
Views: 12,502
Posted By matrix1781

Re: Relocating to Houston - Expat car Finance

Not a big fan of leasing. Looks too expensive. For a Ford fusion, I was quoted $2200 upfront deposit and $200 pm for a 24 month lease.
Forum: USA
Nov 3rd 2014, 2:58 am
Replies: 30
Views: 12,502
Posted By matrix1781

Re: Relocating to Houston - Expat car Finance

What are the typical auto loan rates for someone who has lived in the US for a long time with a good credit history? I was looking to buy a car through IA. IA are quoting about 4.5% interest on...
Forum: USA
Nov 2nd 2014, 9:40 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 12,502
Posted By matrix1781

Re: Relocating to Houston - Expat car Finance

I read somewhere that if someone (US resident with credit history) co-signs the loan, you can get finance for low interest rates from local dealers. Is this true? I do have couple of friends in...
Forum: USA
Oct 23rd 2014, 3:04 am
Replies: 30
Views: 12,502
Posted By matrix1781

Re: Relocating to Houston - Expat car Finance

thank you Bob, Pulaski

I did approach International Autosource for purchasing one car. I tried to get a leasing option for the second car but leasing looked like waste of money. so I am caught in...
Forum: USA
Oct 22nd 2014, 11:27 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 12,502
Posted By matrix1781

Relocating to Houston - Expat car Finance

Hi

I am relocating to Houston from Aberdeen, UK in March 2015. Among many other things, immediate and long term transportation are obvious issues. Local HR has recommended a company that...
Forum: USA
Sep 24th 2014, 11:41 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,498
Posted By matrix1781

Re: Moving to Houston from Aberdeen

Bunker hill looks excellent. Looks like there are quite a few 2 BR apartments in and around bunker hill and memorial for around $1500 pm.
Forum: USA
Sep 24th 2014, 3:31 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,498
Posted By matrix1781

Re: Moving to Houston from Aberdeen

Still plenty of people. Very few want to getaway from tropical weather ;)
Forum: USA
Sep 23rd 2014, 9:50 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,512
Posted By matrix1781

Re: Job Opportunities for Expat Spouses in Houston

JAJ

No, we dont have ILR in UK. Never spent 5 years continuously. As per the current rules of my visa category, I need to leave UK by 2017 for an year and then comeback and stay 5 years for an...
Forum: USA
Sep 23rd 2014, 9:45 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,512
Posted By matrix1781

Re: Job Opportunities for Expat Spouses in Houston

Thank you very much. Agree with all your comments. We are under no illusion that this is going to be easy. She looked for entry level jobs in o&g when we first moved to Aberdeen and that wasnt easy. ...
Forum: USA
Sep 23rd 2014, 9:07 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,498
Posted By matrix1781

Re: Moving to Houston from Aberdeen

Thanks weeze

Are there any hidden gems that you know of in the city centre area. I have looked at a few apartments near inner loop using the HAR.com. They are either above $1750 (my budget) or...
Forum: USA
Sep 23rd 2014, 4:30 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,498
Posted By matrix1781

Moving to Houston from Aberdeen

Hi

Me and my wife will be moving to Houston in March 2015. We will be in temporary accommodation for the first month and then need to rent. I will be working in the north West (290 & Gessner...
Forum: USA
Sep 22nd 2014, 7:23 pm
Replies: 7
Views: 2,512
Posted By matrix1781

Re: Job Opportunities for Expat Spouses in Houston

Thanks Rene. We will be getting a L1 visa. That should allow her to work in the US. The intention of my thread was to seek input from "oil field" spouses in Houston and to see if they had an easier...
Forum: USA
Sep 22nd 2014, 3:32 am
Replies: 7
Views: 2,512
Posted By matrix1781

Job Opportunities for Expat Spouses in Houston

Hi


Thanks for reading my post. I am an Indian living in UK. I have lived in Aberdeen on and off for 7 years. I have an opportunity to move to Houston with the same company. We (me and the wife)...
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