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Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 26th 2023, 10:18 am
Replies: 17
Views: 3,426
Posted By mommapudding

Re: missing uk

Been in the NC Triangle for 15 years now. The people are different, the culture is different, but I’ve made some good friends here. It takes a while, and most are through my former work, or my...
Forum: USA
Oct 28th 2022, 8:55 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,954
Posted By mommapudding

Re: UK/US Citizen, living in US, inherited UK property-tax?

In the UK silly! I stop at my recently researched UK side. My tax guy here can deal with the US shenanigans. Including that nasty taking advantage of the favorable exchange rate on loans tax - argh!...
Forum: USA
Oct 25th 2022, 1:32 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 1,954
Posted By mommapudding

Re: UK/US Citizen, living in US, inherited UK property-tax?

To report the earnings in the UK, I believe there’s a form for the tenant (or managing company) to complete to say that 20% of the rent has been withheld for UK tax, as the owner is not UK...
Forum: USA
Sep 29th 2022, 4:24 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,254
Posted By mommapudding

Re: Most tax efficient vehicle to invest for child?

We used a 529 for our daughter’s tuition in England. The transferring and reporting was the only inconvenience.
Forum: USA
May 9th 2022, 5:32 am
Replies: 44
Views: 8,763
Posted By mommapudding

Re: Best private schools for UK children in New York state

I’d drop the British education aspect and worry. Our kid is about to graduate in UK, we’re still in NC.
She went to regular American schools, ended up doing a foundation year in an...
Forum: USA
Apr 12th 2022, 11:06 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 2,373
Posted By mommapudding

Re: Returning to the USA from UK

Last journey back I allowed five hours to do my test at the airport. I was unlucky, test was contaminated and had to be repeated, and although they said they’d expedite the new test it wasn’t...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jan 1st 2022, 12:37 am
Replies: 35
Views: 4,464
Posted By mommapudding

Re: Travel back to UK

I did this yesterday and got the PITA version. Got to the Express testing site at T3 5 hours before our flight. An hour and a half later got called back due to sample contamination, they said...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 20th 2021, 3:12 am
Replies: 27
Views: 2,024
Posted By mommapudding

Re: JFK to MAN, direct?

It’s on hiatus as far as I know. Daughter was booked to come here, got canceled twice and rearranged, third time no alternative but to go through London.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Oct 30th 2020, 10:11 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,037
Posted By mommapudding

Re: How to research UK bookies odds?

Any shop is in constant contact with their regional and head office, as they need permission to lay certain bets and keep them informed of some activities.
I’d get your brother to go ask at the...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Oct 30th 2020, 9:25 am
Replies: 9
Views: 1,037
Posted By mommapudding

Re: How to research UK bookies odds?

What happens is the head odds honchos come back to you with odds if they’re willing to take the bet that is not listed.
When I worked in the system the only thing you couldn’t do was to place a...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 12th 2020, 1:35 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,477
Posted By mommapudding

Re: British Lemonade for Pimms

Trust me, use ginger ale.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jan 15th 2020, 4:10 pm
Replies: 2,356
Views: 261,033
Posted By mommapudding

Re: Home and garden projects

I got some channels that glue or screw in and diffusers for mine that are upside down from Lee Valley. (Fascinating catalogs)
I also sourced the components from other cheaper suppliers,that I’d...
Forum: USA
Oct 31st 2019, 8:21 am
Replies: 13
Views: 10,637
Posted By mommapudding

Re: Investment property UK vs. US

As a second home (if you own another house in U.K. OR abroad) or buy to let in U.K. Stamp Duty is not to be sneezed at, even if you’re a cash buyer. 8% if valued over £300k. Goes even higher if...
Forum: USA
Sep 13th 2018, 3:37 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 967
Posted By mommapudding

Re: Has anyone bought an investment property in U.K.?

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and experiences, and the reminder that students are truly awful. Plenty of food for thought.
Forum: USA
Sep 12th 2018, 1:28 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 967
Posted By mommapudding

Re: Has anyone bought an investment property in U.K.?

Fair question.
We see it as a speculative purchase, to ride out the value of Sterling vs Dollar. All our family there, and our kid is at uni there. If we ever chose to return, such as when our...
Forum: USA
Sep 12th 2018, 12:41 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 967
Posted By mommapudding

Has anyone bought an investment property in U.K.?

We’re naturalized here in N.C.
We’re thinking of buying a house to rent out in the U.K. whilst living here. Has anyone here on the expats board done it? Assuming someone has... Did you manage...
Forum: USA
Aug 22nd 2018, 1:47 pm
Replies: 27
Views: 2,173
Posted By mommapudding

Re: Teen going back to UK University - Home or International student?

DD paid first year (foundation year) as international, has just been assessed as home fees for next year. Several British passport holding international students have found the same. She’s taking...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Apr 27th 2018, 1:44 pm
Replies: 8
Views: 1,264
Posted By mommapudding

Re: Elementary schools in Durham NC

20-25 minute commute to Durham from Chapel Hill, our kid went to school in CH. Hillsborough is another option, smaller, with good schools but a small town with amenities and events, or Bahama if you...
Forum: USA
Feb 15th 2018, 4:53 am
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By mommapudding

Re: Educational advice- IGCSEs and US High school

Yes, UK schools accept US high school GPA results, SAT & ACT scores. Competitive universities like to see subject SATs too, which they can align more easily. Some may wish you to do a foundation year...
Forum: USA
Feb 8th 2018, 12:52 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 3,210
Posted By mommapudding

Re: TB Skin Test

Same, due to vaccine, sent for X-ray to receive all clear.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Dec 16th 2017, 2:51 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,043
Posted By mommapudding

Re: College Saving Plan

Quick answer is yes, some do. Depending on how brilliant your child is, you may want to plan on doing subject SATs to help place them directly in a three (or four depending on subject) year degree...
Forum: USA
Dec 11th 2017, 3:27 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,061
Posted By mommapudding

Re: Christmas gifts for teachers?

I still hang ornaments made by former pupils on my tree each year, the kits you find at craft stores I guess. I have a throw everything on tree, I haven't quite gotten to the echelons of coordination...
Forum: USA
Sep 6th 2017, 11:04 am
Replies: 66
Views: 5,966
Posted By mommapudding

Re: Things to buy in London/UK before moving to NYC/US

If you're going to be here for Christmas, and want to make a Christmas Cake. Bring enough blocks of marzipan for your cake, along with mixed spice and candied peel. Unless you're the type that'll...
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jul 5th 2017, 1:43 pm
Replies: 48
Views: 4,468
Posted By mommapudding

Re: Chit Chat about London for American visitors

So much to do in London, I'll leave that to everyone else, but grab a copy of Kathryn Aalto's 'The Natural World of Winnie-the-Pooh: A Walk Through the Forest that Inspired the Hundred Acre Wood'...
Forum: USA
Aug 21st 2015, 6:24 am
Replies: 20
Views: 2,915
Posted By mommapudding

Re: 145K in Raleigh, NC

As above- that'll be plenty.
I'd advise you to read up on, and check health coverage, does it include vision and dental? What's your co-pay etc

There is a different local forum that you'll be...
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