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Forum: Canada
Mar 27th 2008, 9:46 am
Replies: 4
Views: 678
Posted By Underworld

Re: Transfering money

In short - no :)
Forum: Canada
Mar 27th 2008, 9:40 am
Replies: 4
Views: 678
Posted By Underworld

Transfering money

This topic has probably been covered to death, and then again but I just have a quick question.

I need to port around 5k GBP to Canada. I obviously want to get the best rate as possible. Am I OK...
Forum: Canada
Mar 15th 2008, 9:07 am
Replies: 15
Views: 12,808
Posted By Underworld

Re: Moving to Canada from UK, student debt?

I've actually just done this. I got a letter from them asking where I was and they were gonna slap on a 255 pound monthly fine if i didnt get in contact.

I had told the noobs previously before I...
Forum: Canada
Mar 12th 2008, 4:40 am
Replies: 30
Views: 2,562
Posted By Underworld

Re: Choosing a realtor - Exclusive buyer brokerage agreements and stuff :S

I read through the fine detail of the clause. It basically allows us to leave the agreement whenever we want, as long as we let them know. But it does read to me that there MAY be costs associated...
Forum: Canada
Mar 11th 2008, 4:51 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,562
Posted By Underworld

Re: Choosing a realtor - Exclusive buyer brokerage agreements and stuff :S

A bottle of bubbly seems trivial when they are getting according to this

3.5% of the first 100k and 1.5% on the remainder. So around $8750 comission for setting up the sale. (This is payed buy the...
Forum: Canada
Mar 11th 2008, 4:43 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,562
Posted By Underworld

Re: Choosing a realtor - Exclusive buyer brokerage agreements and stuff :S

Yea this contract is for 6 months. It is the AREA - Alberta real estate association Exclusive Buyer Brokerage Agreement.

It seems we can break the contract if we want at any point - its just there...
Forum: Canada
Mar 11th 2008, 4:28 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,562
Posted By Underworld

Re: Choosing a realtor - Exclusive buyer brokerage agreements and stuff :S

Well it seems that all of you have used a realtor that acts on the interests of both buyers and sellers.

I guess the only possible problem scenario is if you are interested in one of the...
Forum: Canada
Mar 11th 2008, 4:01 pm
Replies: 30
Views: 2,562
Posted By Underworld

Choosing a realtor - Exclusive buyer brokerage agreements and stuff :S

Ok we're coming up to the point of buying a house. We've done a shed load of research into houses - the prices, whats good and whats not and I would say are well educated in this area.

However we...
Forum: Canada
Jan 3rd 2008, 7:06 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,508
Posted By Underworld

Re: Engagment Ring advice sshhh :)

Thanks for the replies so far. I wasn't expecting to see costco there lol :o I don't think shed like it as much if it came from there. I guess its a bit taboo.

When getting a merchants help - are...
Forum: Canada
Jan 3rd 2008, 6:07 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,508
Posted By Underworld

Re: Engagment Ring advice sshhh :)

Oh im in Calgary by the way :)
Forum: Canada
Jan 3rd 2008, 6:04 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,508
Posted By Underworld

Engagment Ring advice sshhh :)

Shhh!

Now I am wondering. Am I better to buy a ring in the UK or Canada? Will it be cheaper somewhere? Better selection in either of the countries?

If any one knows of any good resources for...
Forum: Canada
Jan 3rd 2008, 6:02 am
Replies: 28
Views: 4,274
Posted By Underworld

Re: PLEASE HELP A NEWBIE MOVING TO CALGARY

Hi there, I have just moved to Calgary from the UK and have been here for 2 months now. In my opinion it feels like the UK I haven't noticed any major changes really.

1. I understand that the...
Forum: Canada
Oct 23rd 2007, 4:08 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,195
Posted By Underworld

Re: What do I need to get a mortgage in Calgary?

Thats somewhat encouraging. 3 months employment is great news, I was thinking it would be over a year :|.
Forum: Canada
Oct 23rd 2007, 2:07 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,195
Posted By Underworld

Re: What do I need to get a mortgage in Calgary?

Thanks for the replies! Is it easy to get your credit history ported over here? I'm with a Canadian bank now (BMO) and used to be with Natwest in the UK (I had a very good credit rating in England...
Forum: Canada
Oct 22nd 2007, 3:30 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 1,195
Posted By Underworld

What do I need to get a mortgage in Calgary?

Obviously good credit history and traceable finances are needed for such a sum of money. However how much history do I have to have? Im new to Canada and want to get a place as soon as possible as a...
Forum: Canada
Oct 22nd 2007, 3:28 pm
Replies: 14
Views: 1,564
Posted By Underworld

Re: Moving to Calgary...you'll be happy to see this.

I hope the prices keep going down. Ill have to wait another year until I can buy.
Forum: Canada
Oct 18th 2007, 2:21 am
Replies: 2,672
Views: 318,077
Posted By Underworld

Re: Exchange rate

Looks like its pushing up towards 2.00 again.
Forum: Canada
Oct 4th 2007, 2:52 am
Replies: 8
Views: 651
Posted By Underworld

Landed!

Blimey its finished. I got into Edmonton, went through customs + immigration very fast and got to hug my girfriend after being apart for a month.

Also it all seemed a bit too easy going through...
Forum: Canada
Oct 2nd 2007, 10:15 am
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By Underworld

Re: Flying tomorrow few questions sorry!

Do I need proof of funds for family sponsorship? If so is showing them a bundle of money good? Or do they need some print out from your bank?
Forum: Canada
Oct 2nd 2007, 9:27 am
Replies: 4
Views: 604
Posted By Underworld

Flying tomorrow few questions sorry!

Another of those final questions threads! If its any excuse I have been flat out busy!

1) I dont get the difference between the B4A and B4E forms? I know one is for the items your taking on...
Forum: Canada
Sep 28th 2007, 8:47 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,087
Posted By Underworld

Re: uk taxman.

Wonder if I would get anything for 6 months. Can you get a rough idea of how much any rebate you may be eligable for?
Forum: Canada
Sep 26th 2007, 7:13 am
Replies: 2
Views: 3,311
Posted By Underworld

Do I need to have my P45 in Canada?

Right the situation is im finishing work at the end of this month. Infact friday :D Woo hoo. But I get paid every half month so I got 2 weeks and a bit till i get my P45 sent.

Im flying next...
Forum: Canada
Sep 20th 2007, 6:20 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 977
Posted By Underworld

Re: FREE HOLIDAY to SYDNEY..AUSTRALIA

I think home swaps are a great idea. Fortunately my mum, bro and sis have just moved to Aus, were moving to Calgary, Dads family from New Zealand and the rest of the family are in England. Hmm where...
Forum: Canada
Sep 18th 2007, 11:03 pm
Replies: 29
Views: 5,670
Posted By Underworld

Re: Calgary v Vancouver

I think Vanc and area has twice the population of Calgary? If thats right your more likely to have job opportunities in Vanc, however the house cost is insane there. Exactly twice that of Calgary I...
Forum: Canada
Sep 18th 2007, 4:48 am
Replies: 20
Views: 1,922
Posted By Underworld

Re: Driving In Canada ??

Yey :) I dont want to look like a douche with Learner plates on hah!
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