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Forum: USA
Jan 15th 2026, 11:43 am
Replies: 3
Views: 691
Posted By VeryVeritas

Renew UK Passport Payment Options/Shipping

Our son needs to renew his UK passport that lapsed during Covid. He has a bank acct in the UK, but the debit card is expired. He is a secondary card holder on our CC accounts. We haven't gone online...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 9th 2019, 4:22 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,805
Posted By VeryVeritas

Re: Best pet relocation company - USA to UK

Yes, that is true. We usually fly into a neighboring country and take a Ferry if traveling with small pets.
Forum: USA
Mar 9th 2019, 4:05 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 9,083
Posted By VeryVeritas

Re: UK > California on an E2 - Experience, living, family etc!

I am from San Francisco and worked in the tech industry amongst other venues. Housing is horrible, but I disagree about cost of food and clothing. I guess it depends on how you shop/where you dine,...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 9th 2019, 2:55 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,805
Posted By VeryVeritas

Re: Best pet relocation company - USA to UK

I have read a number of posts on shipping pets and just want to chime in here. I recognize there can be a number of reasons why a person feels the need for a pet shipper. However, I have shipped dogs...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
May 3rd 2018, 3:46 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,135
Posted By VeryVeritas

Re: From US back to UK mortgage as non resident

I met with HSBC bank representatives on a recent trip to find out what sort of mortgage products they offered and whether we qualified. If you have a premier account with them and unlimited right to...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 20th 2017, 8:51 am
Replies: 60
Views: 19,628
Posted By VeryVeritas

Re: i want to return, US hubby doesn't. Crisis point.

This is very, very true!
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Nov 16th 2017, 10:10 am
Replies: 60
Views: 19,628
Posted By VeryVeritas

Re: i want to return, US hubby doesn't. Crisis point.

I wonder if there is some middle ground. Two things pop out at me.

First of all, it does sound like the two of you have become very polarized. He has his position, you have yours, and it is a form...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 31st 2017, 12:10 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,516
Posted By VeryVeritas

Re: Settling a Car Lease

I don't think defaulting on a lease here will affect your credit in the UK. I also think the settlement charge they are now claiming is bogus. Ask them to break it down in writing. I would absolutely...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 9th 2017, 8:31 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,042
Posted By VeryVeritas

Re: UK Mortgages

Wow. So even if a person has an income stream, if they are a little frayed at the edges they (generally) cannot get a mortgage?
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 9th 2017, 8:13 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,042
Posted By VeryVeritas

Re: UK Mortgages

I have bought and sold a lot of houses over the years and have used just about every loan program out there. I just wanted to know, roughly, what the programs there were like and I have a pretty good...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 8th 2017, 2:57 pm
Replies: 12
Views: 1,042
Posted By VeryVeritas

Re: UK Mortgages

I found an article in Wikipedia that explained the differences and a Money.co.uk or similar site gave me an idea of the range of rates. It's a whole world of difference it turns out. Generally LTV is...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 8th 2017, 7:56 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,042
Posted By VeryVeritas

Re: UK Mortgages

I am trying to get a picture of how mortgage loans work in the UK in general. I know we will be somewhat constrained due to lack of credit history and HSBC can help, but am trying to suss out what is...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Aug 8th 2017, 7:52 am
Replies: 4
Views: 785
Posted By VeryVeritas

Re: Spousal Visa--Income or Savings?

Thank you. Will go that route.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 8th 2017, 5:36 am
Replies: 12
Views: 1,042
Posted By VeryVeritas

UK Mortgages

Can anyone tell me how UK mortgages are cast? What is a typical current lending rate and period? What do they expect in terms of percentage of down payment? Are the loans amortized over fixed periods...
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Aug 8th 2017, 5:27 am
Replies: 4
Views: 785
Posted By VeryVeritas

Spousal Visa--Income or Savings?

We are going to begin work on a spousal visa. As I understand it, the income requirement for retirees is different in that they will look at the couple's collective/joint income versus the sponsor...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 3rd 2017, 2:24 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,655
Posted By VeryVeritas

Re: Health insurance for ex-pats covering home and abroad

Thank you, had not heard of this company. I will check them out.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 3rd 2017, 9:00 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,655
Posted By VeryVeritas

Re: Health insurance for ex-pats covering home and abroad

I think this is one of those things where an approach might seem logical on the surface--but until you actually start digging into it, the permutations aren't clear. We did look at various scenarios...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 3rd 2017, 6:25 am
Replies: 9
Views: 995
Posted By VeryVeritas

Re: Finding a place to live.

I did not realize they could give us a "credit presence" in a foreign country. That is great! But yes, we are in the process, having opened a Premier account, of opening an international account. I...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 3rd 2017, 6:20 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,655
Posted By VeryVeritas

Re: Health insurance for ex-pats covering home and abroad

I created the confusion here because initially I was only asking about UK coverage but it has morphed into another issue (for us) and that is how to cover her for the period of time she will likely...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 3rd 2017, 6:04 am
Replies: 9
Views: 995
Posted By VeryVeritas

Re: Finding a place to live.

That sounds like a great approach, actually. Thanks for the tips.

We wouldn't buy anything sight unseen. Our thoughts were to fly over for a house hunt and also prevail upon friends to view areas...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 3rd 2017, 5:20 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,655
Posted By VeryVeritas

Re: Health insurance for ex-pats covering home and abroad

Just an update and hopefully something that might be helpful to others. It is tricky finding international health insurance. Many companies appear to have an abysmal record when it comes to payment....
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 2nd 2017, 1:43 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 995
Posted By VeryVeritas

Re: Finding a place to live.

It's good to know the differences. We have bought property outside of the US, and don't expect it to be the same as in the US.

I also like Guildford. Definitely on the list.

I wonder what...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 2nd 2017, 11:38 am
Replies: 9
Views: 995
Posted By VeryVeritas

Re: Finding a place to live.

There should be no issue securing a visa. We would not be considering this otherwise. And if, for some reason we don't go that route, i.e. we decided not to live there year-round, we are interested...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 2nd 2017, 11:06 am
Replies: 23
Views: 1,655
Posted By VeryVeritas

Re: Health insurance for ex-pats covering home and abroad

No, sorry for the confusion. She is going to the UK to study and settle. But she will be coming back to the US on breaks aka holidays. She is definitely not there for a vacation. We hope to follow...
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Aug 2nd 2017, 11:01 am
Replies: 9
Views: 995
Posted By VeryVeritas

Finding a place to live.

When I check into the forum I always search to see if there is any information that is region specific and have not found much re the areas we have entertained as possible habitats. I looked at the...
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