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Forum: Canada
Nov 19th 2009, 7:54 am
Replies: 3
Views: 716
Posted By Dave and Jo

Re: Free Accommodation Hubbards Nova Scotia

Well spotted you are quite right, the first month is free but then I was hoping folks would get that and pm me....wish someone had offered me a months free accommodation when I first arrived....
Forum: Canada
Nov 19th 2009, 7:37 am
Replies: 3
Views: 716
Posted By Dave and Jo

Free Accommodation Hubbards Nova Scotia

Guys,

I have just got a job at Acadia University so will be moving from Hubbards to Wolfville within the next few weeks.

I have a 3 bed house on the waters edge available for 3/4 months {first...
Forum: Canada
Aug 8th 2009, 11:04 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,192
Posted By Dave and Jo

Re: Possible solution ref Canadaian credit history

Fledermaus, lots of people have had issues with being able to use their UK credit history in Canada when first arriving and trying to build up a a Canadian credit history, so much so that Government...
Forum: Canada
Aug 8th 2009, 9:58 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,192
Posted By Dave and Jo

Possible solution ref Canadaian credit history

Guys,

Thought this info might be useful.

We leave the UK for NS at the end of the month, one of the hundreds of "things to do" before we leave was to set up bank accounts credit cards and...
Forum: Canada
Aug 8th 2009, 9:33 am
Replies: 19
Views: 2,035
Posted By Dave and Jo

Re: North shore Nova Scotia (photos including baby eagles)

Brilliant photos brought back lots of memories, we visited the area last summer when we "landed".
The photos really do tell the story, its a wonderful peaceful rural place but along a very long road...
Forum: Canada
Jul 22nd 2009, 10:25 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,529
Posted By Dave and Jo

Re: Where to watch Premiership football in NS

Guys,

Thanks for all the info, I will be dedicated to finding the best channels and streams.

In the short term {29th August} I think I will have to rely on a sports bar.

Last time I was in...
Forum: Canada
Jul 21st 2009, 9:32 am
Replies: 21
Views: 1,529
Posted By Dave and Jo

Where to watch Premiership football in NS

Hi Guys,

We arrive in NS on the 27th August and United play Arsenal on the 29th.

I will be without my beloved Sky Sports, can any of you in NS let us know if there are any sports bars or places...
Forum: Canada
Jul 13th 2009, 5:59 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 1,034
Posted By Dave and Jo

Re: Financing a car purchase

Thanks guys,

Similar story all around then.

Crazy that our UK credit history cant be considered.

Following a thread on BE I contacted MISA ref the issue as it was suggested they would help,...
Forum: Canada
Jul 13th 2009, 10:50 am
Replies: 11
Views: 1,034
Posted By Dave and Jo

Financing a car purchase

Guys,

We are moving to NS in August.

I have been looking at finance for a car purchase.

The only options seem to be a lease deal or purchase on a bank card that is secured {ie cash}.

We...
Forum: Canada
Jun 29th 2009, 12:07 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,095
Posted By Dave and Jo

Re: Buying a car in Nova Scotia

Thanks for the tips Guys I will try them both and let you know.

Cheers,

Dave and Jo :thumbsup:
Forum: Canada
Jun 28th 2009, 4:35 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,095
Posted By Dave and Jo

Buying a car in Nova Scotia

Guys,

We arrive in NS at the end of August and need to buy a car, any tips or contacts from personal experience will be very welcome.

We will be in Halifax for a few days then the Windsor area...
Forum: Canada
Jun 18th 2009, 8:14 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 2,616
Posted By Dave and Jo

Re: Driving Licence - NB clarification

Guys,

We are moving to NS in August.

I understand we have to take a driving test within 90 days to exchange our UK driving licence.

Whats to stop people exchanging with out a test in NB then...
Forum: Canada
Jun 11th 2009, 12:17 am
Replies: 32
Views: 3,705
Posted By Dave and Jo

Re: We have been lied to by a Realtor!

Good tip MB....Takes a bit of getting used to the Canadian system. :eek:
Forum: Canada
Jun 10th 2009, 8:57 pm
Replies: 32
Views: 3,705
Posted By Dave and Jo

Re: We have been lied to by a Realtor!

Hi Piff Poff,

I feel for you.

I have been "stitched" up by a realtor too... even before I arrive in NS....but not as badly as you, just cut out of a deal.

It might be worth reporting your...
Forum: Canada
May 29th 2009, 8:36 am
Replies: 8
Views: 820
Posted By Dave and Jo

Re: Help to get Credit in Halifax.

AmyDavid,

Thanks for the link to the report, I quickly scanned through it and it is clear that the report agrees that the lack of credit recognition is a major problem for immigrants but I cant...
Forum: Canada
May 18th 2009, 9:29 am
Replies: 328
Views: 26,391
Posted By Dave and Jo

Re: why did you want to leave the uk?

Just read the thread numpty...he is fake
Forum: Canada
May 18th 2009, 9:13 am
Replies: 328
Views: 26,391
Posted By Dave and Jo

Re: why did you want to leave the uk?

Guys,
Sorry its taken me 10 pages to work out....but MR POTS is a fake, at first I just thought he was mad, but if you note he says in his first comment on the thread "my partner and I are both...
Forum: Canada
May 16th 2009, 10:59 pm
Replies: 20
Views: 17,410
Posted By Dave and Jo

Re: job availability for uk firefighters in canada?

Getusoutofhere,

I am moving to NS in August got PR after 3 years {skilled worker}, I am a Station Manager with Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue {taking a 2 year career break}.

I spent years...
Forum: Canada
Apr 2nd 2009, 9:53 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,749
Posted By Dave and Jo

Re: Property renting agents Nova Scotia

Ideal, will drop you a PM when we get settled, arriving 27th August.

Good Luck guys !!

Cheers,

Dave and Jo.:thumbsup:
Forum: Canada
Apr 2nd 2009, 9:25 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,749
Posted By Dave and Jo

Re: Property renting agents Nova Scotia

Hi guys,

Thanks to those who have offered advice re renting, we will follow them up.

Hope its helped you too budcolin and good luck with your arrival a month before us.

Thanks again

Dave...
Forum: Canada
Mar 31st 2009, 7:29 am
Replies: 22
Views: 1,749
Posted By Dave and Jo

Property renting agents Nova Scotia

Hi All,

We are moving over to NS in August.

We are looking to rent a property for the first 6 to 12 months.

Any 2/3 bed property within 1 hour of Windsor would be ideal.

Can any one...
Forum: Canada
Mar 7th 2009, 8:25 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,259
Posted By Dave and Jo

Re: Learn to drive over here or over there?

Graham, did you have to give a NB address or did you just have to show a Canadian bank account?
Forum: Canada
Mar 7th 2009, 7:26 am
Replies: 22
Views: 2,259
Posted By Dave and Jo

Re: Learn to drive over here or over there?

Graham-H, thats interesting re NB exchange.
In NS you have to re take your test after 90 days of driving on your UK licence.
What stops people driving from NS to NB with UK driving licence,...
Forum: Canada
Nov 17th 2008, 6:32 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,448
Posted By Dave and Jo

Re: Canadian House Sale Prices

Hey Guys thanks for all the info and advice, really helpfull :thumbsup:.

We are looking at several areas in NS but all outside Halifax....too busy there for us Devon folk.

Helen, we will...
Forum: Canada
Nov 17th 2008, 12:12 pm
Replies: 28
Views: 2,448
Posted By Dave and Jo

Re: Canadian House Sale Prices

Thanks Aviator, I took a quick look at the site and cant find a listing that gives values for actual sales, I will take another look and see if I can find a link.

The type of site I was hoping to...
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