British Expats - Search Results
British Expats

Go Back  British Expats > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
 
Page 1 of 7
1
2
3
4
5
Last »
Search: Posts Made By: btar
Showing results 1 to 25 of 168
Search took 0.08 seconds.
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Apr 8th 2026, 11:31 am
Replies: 1
Views: 346
Posted By btar

Dazzle from Vehicle Lights

Transport for Canada is currently conducting a survey where people can express their opinion on the increasing problem of dazzle from vehicle lights. You can share your views at:
...
Forum: USA
Jan 21st 2026, 5:14 am
Replies: 6
Views: 621
Posted By btar

Re: UK to Atlanta shipping company - 20ft container

We used Brittania to move our belongings in a 20 ft container from Hampshire to Vancouver Canada and were well satisfied with the service. We were moving from a 3 bedroom house and taking all our...
Forum: USA
Jan 10th 2026, 8:04 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,835
Posted By btar

Re: US phone number

Trying to get my old Skype keypad to work through Teams, I see from https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/skype -

"Update December 20th 2025: We are extending the timeframe you have to export your...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Oct 17th 2025, 5:09 am
Replies: 5
Views: 994
Posted By btar

Re: Canadian Cats flying in the Cabin

I know of one traveller who flew with the cat from Toronto to Vancouver so a much shorter flight. Cat was in a soft sided carrier under the seat and seemed to settle once aboard but the security...
Forum: Canada
Aug 31st 2025, 4:42 am
Replies: 23
Views: 17,095
Posted By btar

Re: Tax on UK State Pension

I agree. I too went through the process of paying tax in the UK only to have CRA point out that as I was a resident in Canada I have to pay Canadian tax! You will find details in or through...
Forum: The Rovers Return
Jun 8th 2025, 4:27 am
Replies: 16
Views: 5,212
Posted By btar

Re: Transferring property sale proceeds to UK

Another vote for TORFX from me with one word of caution - don't take their published rate of exchange, speak to an associate to make sure you are getting the best rate.
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
May 12th 2025, 5:14 am
Replies: 6
Views: 4,514
Posted By btar

Re: PR Renewal - Do you need 'certified' copies for passport and PR card?

I'm struggling to understand some of the requirements too, especially proving evidence that the residency requirement has been met.

The instructions in IMM 5445 state "You must provide copies of 2...
Forum: Canada
Apr 21st 2025, 7:36 am
Replies: 7
Views: 5,046
Posted By btar

Re: Police family transfer

A quick wander through the SPS website indicates that your WAG is correct. Recruitment as an experienced officer requires just that - experience and in Canada too, new recruits must be Canadian...
Forum: Canada
Apr 21st 2025, 5:08 am
Replies: 7
Views: 5,046
Posted By btar

Re: Police family transfer

Have you considered the west of Canada in the Vancouver area?
One city forming its own police force is Surrey where they are taking over from the RCMP.
Have a look at...
Forum: Immigration & Citizenship (Canada)
Mar 15th 2025, 5:07 am
Replies: 4
Views: 2,495
Posted By btar

Re: Canadian citizen visiting the US under Trump, changing entry rules?

Scary,
I found the advice and links at Updated U.S. Registration Requirements for Canadian Snowbirds...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Nov 21st 2024, 6:37 am
Replies: 15
Views: 4,768
Posted By btar

Re: HMRC "Proof of life" certificate,

I returned my certificate some months ago but heard nothing. Could you share the email address that you used to contact them please?
Thanks
Forum: Hungary
Oct 28th 2024, 6:35 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,211
Posted By btar

Re: Tyres rims storage

I wonder where you read that?
My own recent research using Googley and web sites of the major manufacterers like Michelin, Good Year, Continental etc support the tyres on rims should be stored...
Forum: New Zealand
Oct 12th 2024, 6:12 am
Replies: 7
Views: 10,255
Posted By btar

Re: NZ is the second worst place for expats!

It seems very strange that some of the falls have been so dramatic - "New to the list are Finland (from 16th to 51st and thus the biggest loser of the survey), Canada (27th to 49th)" and all in one...
Forum: Canada
Aug 10th 2024, 4:03 am
Replies: 15
Views: 20,208
Posted By btar

Re: Police Officer

You may be interested in the Surrey Police Force which is recruiting and with a golden handshake of $10,000 if you meet their requirement. Unlike the RCMP, I don't think Surrey requires Canadian...
Forum: Canada
Jul 27th 2024, 3:55 am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,333
Posted By btar

Re: Bringing money from house sale proceeds (UK) into Canada

I don't know whether it might be "flagged", I guess that there is always that possibility but even if it did, they may only be looking for some verification as to the validitiy of the transfer. The...
Forum: Canada
Jul 26th 2024, 4:34 am
Replies: 11
Views: 2,333
Posted By btar

Re: Bringing money from house sale proceeds (UK) into Canada

Do check with your UK bank whether there is a limit on how much you can transfer in each transaction. I came across a limit of £25k several years ago which was annoying especially as a bank person...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 19th 2024, 5:15 am
Replies: 8,202
Views: 700,112
Posted By btar

Re: Let's talk about cars

Pulaski's miles would frighten the horses in the UK where I always reckoned to change my VW once it reached about 75k after which, so I was told, they were prone to need "more attention". In the US,...
Forum: Caribbean
Jul 6th 2024, 5:32 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,286
Posted By btar

Re: hurricane

Glad to hear that.
Forum: Canada
May 25th 2024, 6:13 am
Replies: 51
Views: 11,469
Posted By btar

Re: Cost of Living

Home and travel insurance too, both being triple the amount I paid in the UK.
Forum: Canada
May 25th 2024, 6:06 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,445
Posted By btar

Re: Electrical items

I already had an up/down converter so I brought a B&D hammer drill plus a multi-tool and hedge trimmer, the last two being battery powered but no problems with recharging. Also a Dremel drill which...
Forum: Canada
Apr 20th 2024, 7:06 am
Replies: 15
Views: 4,193
Posted By btar

Re: Double taxation

"I just put a note (for line 11500) in with my return saying how much i received in pounds sterling (always the same amount year after year as we all know)"

That's a good idea, I must make a note...
Forum: Canada
Apr 16th 2024, 9:04 am
Replies: 15
Views: 4,193
Posted By btar

Re: Double taxation

I think the form I used is available here Double Taxation: UK/Canada (Form Canada/Individual) - GOV.UK (...
Forum: USA
Apr 7th 2024, 5:51 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,474
Posted By btar

Re: Gatwick Airport Hotels?

I recall on one occasion my sat-nav sending me on a road that was parallel to the one I wanted - this was around Heathrow trying to get to a hotel, it took us three circuits to get onto the correct...
Forum: USA
Apr 5th 2024, 5:16 am
Replies: 15
Views: 1,474
Posted By btar

Re: Gatwick Airport Hotels?

What a wonderfully helpful post. Congratulations to the author.

I recall on one occasion coming out of the rail-link between the two terminals, I couldn't see directions to something (shuttles,...
Showing results 1 to 25 of 168
 
Page 1 of 7
1
2
3
4
5
Last »


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service - Your Privacy Choices

Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.