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UK citizen opening an American Bank Account

I need to open an American Bank Account as I am looking into purchasing a holiday home in USA. Unfortunately as I am not a USA citizen (British) I am finding it difficult to find a US bank that will...

briankilb

Tenancy Law

What is the period of notice required to be given by a landlord for a routine 'inspection visit' on a property? Can this visit be made in the absence of the tennant?

suzi-q

Offset mortgage - do they work?

We need to remortgage in September due to the end of a low interest period. I am thinking of a "one" account or offset mortgage. Are they as good as they sound? Has anyone got one?

tigga

engineering in canada

Hi, does anybody know what the rates of pay are like for the skilled engineering trade in canada compared to here in the UK - i.e maintenance engineering, mechanical fitting, welding, pipe...

matchmade

Recognise this children's TV programme from the 1970s?

I can't remember its name but it was very distinctive: these children were in a house where all sorts of adventures happened, while outside it was pitch black in all directions, except for the eyes...

Cybergal

Residential Morgage versus Buy To Let

I'm looking to buy a small studio that I can live in with my boyfriend whilst he finishes saving up to buy a house. We're hoping to buy the house next summer, but of course it might take...

Wispy68

Cold House

I have double glazed windows and have recently had my roof replaced, but my house is still freezing cold, even with the heating on for most of the day (which is costing me a bomb!) Does anyone have...

Shipstabber

Holiday home insurance.

Can anyone recommend a good company for holiday home buildings insurance. The house is in Ireland, and is unoccupied most of the year.

louadams6

Carpets!

My washing machine emptied itself all over my kitchen carpet two days ago! Am just managing to get the carpet dry but it smells stale, have overdosed it with fabreze but still no joy! Anyone have...

marion29

Rented Property

Why do almost all landlords, either in private housing or social(council etc), which I have mostly lived in, stipulate usually 1 months notice to leave? Because when you are to move to another...

BubblyBubble

Undergraduate/Postgraduate degree in teching?

What is the difference between an undergraduate degree and a postgraduate degree at university? I wish to become a teacher but don't know what course is what? P.S I'm only year 11 at the mo

butterfly76

cafe/bar name

does anyone have any ideas for a cafe bar name, that will be focused on spanish tapas in the evening and during the day quality sandwiches for lunch.

newtron

Teaching in Northern Ireland

My wife and I are from the US and are currently living in Northern Ireland. I am going to school and she is looking for a decent job with no success so far (it's been almost 9 months). She...

Glynger

Calling All Sparkies

I'm thinking about moving into the world of the electrician, what would be the best course/courses to take so I'm fully qualified for installations/inspection and would this be the best path to...

jeanette1

Fireman

A friend has been trying to become a fireman for some time. He gets so far and has had 3 attempts over the last 3 years. Each time he has been told that he is unsuccessful. This is after...

jamesy boy

Key cutting/shoe repairs

What sort of experience/qualifications do you need to be a key cutting geezer? it seems a pleasant sort of job...better than what I do, any way!

cre

Short-term stints overseas

Anyone done any weird or whacky jobs overseas to make some fast cash? My husband worked on an oil rig while at uni and I worked in a bar in Tokyo. Would like to hear some others...

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