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Forum: USA
Oct 26th 2016, 4:27 pm
Replies: 58
Views: 2,943
Posted By pooks

Re: Home inspection query

Exactly! That's just what I thought ....disclosure would be an issue as well.
Forum: USA
Oct 24th 2016, 4:15 am
Replies: 58
Views: 2,943
Posted By pooks

Re: Home inspection query

Well, who would have thought such a dull old subject would warrant so many comments! Yes, Pulaski, S. Charlotte is expensive, which is why I didn't really want to spend even more money on the repairs...
Forum: USA
Oct 24th 2016, 12:36 am
Replies: 58
Views: 2,943
Posted By pooks

Re: Home inspection query

Thanks Lansbury!! The garage was touted as a major selling point, so the abnormal settling plus all the bug issues was disappointing to say the least. Talk of structural engineers and raising it up...
Forum: USA
Oct 24th 2016, 12:23 am
Replies: 58
Views: 2,943
Posted By pooks

Re: Home inspection query

I know what people have said!! Even if the seller had reduced the price accordingly (which I doubt he would have) I didn't really want to have to move in to a place where I would have to potentially...
Forum: USA
Oct 24th 2016, 12:04 am
Replies: 58
Views: 2,943
Posted By pooks

Re: Home inspection query

Ha, well it seems like the only person who thinks the inspection was a big deal is me!! Interesting.... out of curiosity what WOULD it take to make you back out of a deal??


I'm still happy...
Forum: USA
Oct 23rd 2016, 6:03 am
Replies: 58
Views: 2,943
Posted By pooks

Home inspection query

So, I almost bought a house! Didn't go through with it because of what I thought was a terrible inspection. A little detail: it was a 1960s brick ranch in Charlotte NC sold 'as is' but that...
Forum: USA
Mar 5th 2014, 3:37 am
Replies: 14
Views: 1,202
Posted By pooks

Re: Can anyone recommend a CPA in Charlotte, NC?

Ha! Well, Reg sounds a character, but timely replies to my e-mails would do for me...

Sportychico: The climate in Charlotte is pretty variable - for instance on Sunday it was in the mid 70s and...
Forum: USA
Mar 4th 2014, 9:32 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,202
Posted By pooks

Re: Can anyone recommend a CPA in Charlotte, NC?

Thanks Orangepants - that's great info... now I have a few choices :)
Forum: USA
Mar 4th 2014, 7:43 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,202
Posted By pooks

Re: Can anyone recommend a CPA in Charlotte, NC?

Ooh replies! Thanks everyone.

I don't suppose I really need someone local, I just thought it might be handy.... So, I might pester you for details of your CPA at some point in the future,...
Forum: USA
Feb 28th 2014, 3:39 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,202
Posted By pooks

Re: Can anyone recommend a CPA in Charlotte, NC?

Seems like it's not my year/decade for getting replies to my questions ... never mind
Forum: USA
Feb 25th 2014, 2:53 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,202
Posted By pooks

Can anyone recommend a CPA in Charlotte, NC?

Just wondering if anyone can recommend a decent CPA in the South Charlotte area? I'm getting sick of my current guy not returning my e-mails:frown:
Forum: USA
Jan 5th 2014, 11:03 pm
Replies: 59
Views: 5,863
Posted By pooks

Re: Alternative to Toyota Corolla

Sigh, I knew I shouldn't have commented on a thread about cars.... for the record both Ford Head Office and my local Ford dealer seem to think my Focus has a DCT or their version of it - either way,...
Forum: USA
Jan 5th 2014, 3:53 am
Replies: 59
Views: 5,863
Posted By pooks

Re: Alternative to Toyota Corolla

I wouldn't recommend a Focus. Bought a brand new 2013 Focus in January last year and it's been nothing but trouble - mainly due to the dual clutch transmission - had to have the entire transmission...
Forum: USA
May 7th 2013, 3:40 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,784
Posted By pooks

Re: Wills and things....

Thanks everyone for your replies - plenty to think about!
Forum: USA
May 3rd 2013, 7:22 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,784
Posted By pooks

Re: Wills and things....

Think I might be able to manage that! but does anyone have any thoughts on the two wills (one UK/one US) issue?:confused:
Forum: USA
May 3rd 2013, 6:22 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,784
Posted By pooks

Re: Wills and things....

Sounds familiar - the $2K guy was asking all about our assets etc - thanks for letting me know!



Couldn't agree more.... trouble is they prey on your worries and insecurities about such...
Forum: USA
May 3rd 2013, 5:04 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,784
Posted By pooks

Re: Wills and things....

Thanks Poppy/Pulaski for your replies. I thought $2,000 was crazy too - sigh.
Forum: USA
May 3rd 2013, 4:18 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,784
Posted By pooks

Wills and things....

So, I’ve been in the US around 10 years now and am finally thinking I should make a will here (I just have one that I made in the UK at the moment). I’m a LPR with moveable assets in both countries....
Forum: USA
Apr 30th 2013, 9:28 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 16,006
Posted By pooks

Re: New online passport application “Form OL” questions

How bizarre ... it did for me! Maybe they improved it since Christmas?
Forum: USA
Apr 30th 2013, 5:44 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 16,006
Posted By pooks

Re: New online passport application “Form OL” questions

If it helps anyone here is what I did (got my passport back on Friday)

I filled in the OL form in CAPS, printed it out in colour (just because my printer defaulted to do that) and stapled the...
Forum: USA
Apr 26th 2013, 5:33 pm
Replies: 730
Views: 125,564
Posted By pooks

Re: Uk passport renewal times in the USA

Well, this thread has been very reassuring whilst I've been waiting for my passport, so here is my experience:

Sent renewal application: 3rd April
Received at UK Embassy-DC: 5th April
Fees taken...
Forum: USA
Mar 18th 2013, 12:48 am
Replies: 13
Views: 5,713
Posted By pooks

Re: Turbotax or H & R Block at Home for the 8938 form?

with more than two 8938s???
Forum: USA
Mar 5th 2013, 7:18 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 5,713
Posted By pooks

Re: Turbotax or H & R Block at Home for the 8938 form?

Sigh - I e-filed last year via an accountant - have just been told I can't this year because I have more than two of these wretched forms - so I'd definitely be interested to know how everyone else...
Forum: USA
Mar 5th 2013, 7:07 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,407
Posted By pooks

Re: Tax - Cannot E File

Sigh, so I've just been told by our accountant that we can't e-file our return this year (always have in the past) because we have more than two Form 8938s to submit (as was the case last year). Is...
Forum: USA
Feb 26th 2010, 2:44 pm
Replies: 24
Views: 1,757
Posted By pooks

Re: Mother's Day UK

Thanks from me too - I don't have a British calendar this year, so it would have totally passed me by until it was all too late!
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