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Mrs Orchid

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Latest post on 14 November 2013 - 21:52
If they are two different sections, would she be made to pay? Surely once an NOC and transfer has happened, no matter what the explanation is, the final date for settling outstanding monies is gone. I would assume there is nothing they can do about it as it seems like its their error.
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Latest post on 14 November 2013 - 21:48
I am also looking to do a visa run and dont drive. If you ladies cannot find a lift, perhaps we can meet up at Dubai Marina and use Gotoursdubai.com, they sound really good, just checked their website. Let me know ladies if you would like some company and share the experience.
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Latest post on 13 November 2013 - 10:45
My friends sold their property in Dec 2011. They were the first owners and had the property for nearly 2 years. Community charges were issued in Aug 2011 and she mentioned this to the agent who advised that it will all be picked up and paid for before the NOC and property transfer to new owner. In other words, the NOC and transfer cannot take place until all fees/charges are paid. So she did not worry. Now, 2 years later they are receiving quite strong emails saying that they owe the charges and are being threatened with legal action. This sounds like a nightmare and should not be allowed to happen. But this is Dubai! Is there anyone on here who can help with some advice on this? My friend cannot prove that this was paid or not as she doesnt have records as it was so long ago. Where does she stand legally?
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Latest post on 07 November 2013 - 11:18
thanks sarahlou but cannot see anything already been posted. Please can you direct me?
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Latest post on 01 October 2013 - 19:32
Yes. Mangala from Sri Lanka and his team are perfect. I have used him several times and had a fab job done. Very trustworthy, reliable, honest and reasonable. Tel: 552674497
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 22:28
Mangala and his team from Sri Lanka
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 20:35
Yes, I know of a reliable, efficient DIY man, he is Sri Lankan, honest and reasonable prices. He has done loads of DIY jobs for us and is absolutely brilliant. His entire team are hardworking, tidy up afterwards - what more can I say, he is worth a call on 552674497. I would not have anyone else!
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Latest post on 16 September 2013 - 14:04
I really did not intend for people to react to my question in this way. You are in no position to judge the circumstances without knowing them. So keep your opinions to yourselves if you cannot offer any help. The person in question is 6 months pregnant has pulled a muscle in her neck and back and finds moving around a little restricting. Husband is out of the country and skyping with her, asking her to get a maid/nanny. She is very capable of running the show without him and copes ok. Its just that moving around is restricting and with a toddler, its hard. Would this elaborated story do for those who have judged me unfairly?
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Latest post on 15 September 2013 - 23:24
Husband out of the country and she is feeling unwell and hard to cope with a toddler as well.
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Latest post on 10 September 2013 - 14:04
We also need some information on either a resident visa or any other just to extend for about 1 year. We own a property over 1m but have a mortgage on it. Does this mean we do not qualify for a resident visa under this scheme? We have lived in Dubai since 2005. Any help would be much appreciated.
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Latest post on 09 September 2013 - 16:23
As everything has changed in Dubai regarding expats in Dubai using the services of the British Embassy, what shall we do about our new born baby's citizenship application (Form MN1). Two years ago, we completed this form, accompanied by all original documents which were posted to the UKBA in London. Documents were returned. However I understand the BE Dubai is not offering this service anymore and people have to register post these to the UKBA, London. Am I right please? All much more complicated than before.
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Latest post on 03 September 2013 - 16:33
Yes. We are deciding to go 'independent' as this would be better all round. He will still keep his job with the company but we are not reliant on his company for anything plus this is permanent.
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Latest post on 03 September 2013 - 15:42
DH would like to apply for this visa and try and make a go of living in Perth. However, we maybe leaving Dubai by the end of the year. His mother lives in the UK and can help in terms of getting the visa processed, phone calls etc. Can anyone recommend a good company who can assist with getting this visa speedily please. Your help would be valuable and appreciated.
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Latest post on 26 August 2013 - 23:25
HCTS: Thank you very much. As said, he has been out of Dubai more than in, although he did see/hear something about it but didn't know the security device has actually been implemented. Yes, it does sound a major pain and inconvenient. The website says its for extra security reasons but surely even this level cannot be 100% safe. Will tell him to go to a branch in Doha and wonder if he can order one there as I believe it takes a few days to be delivered.
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Latest post on 24 August 2013 - 01:44
Is there anyone out there who owns a property in Dubai and has a residence visa on the strength of that? We heard that there was a new law that issued visas for property owners. Is this right? Would value your input.
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Latest post on 22 August 2013 - 17:35
Called them, not available but thank you. Don't know where to go from here. Really frustrating!
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Latest post on 21 August 2013 - 16:35
Hello everyone, your URGENT help is needed here. DH is having to go have a company medical and having a typhoid jab is a requirement. They wont pay him until this is done. What can he do about it? Its not fair as its not his fault there is a world shortage!
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Latest post on 21 August 2013 - 16:15
Thanks all. Apparently there is a global shortage for the typhoid vaccine. Where else shall I try?
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Latest post on 20 August 2013 - 12:22
Yes have called them. They don't do it and did not offer any help. Thank you.
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Latest post on 20 August 2013 - 10:54
DH needs a hospital near to Motor City that would give him the typhoid vaccine. This is for his company medical. Anyone know which doctor/hospital he can go to please?
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Latest post on 19 August 2013 - 14:35
CCKL: We have not applied yet so there is no case refusal. I would like to discuss further with you our latest options so would appreciate emailing you. Shall I give you my email for you to respond to?
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Latest post on 16 August 2013 - 16:43
CCKL: I know we talked some time ago but there are changes in our plans now and would appreciate your advice of a couple of things. Is it possible please for us to exchange email addresses? We can then delete off this site.
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Latest post on 21 July 2013 - 14:48
DB: I didnt say I was repeated giving the same advice. I did however say, I gave it ONCE ONLY and I went about it in a very gentle way. I dont believe in forcing my views on anyone. She has not however, taken it on board. When I came on here, I just wanted to know from others whether I had a fair point or not! From my past experience, someone in the UK had damp on the walls in the little boys bedoom and by the time he was seven, he was ashmatic. So am concerned for this little chap. Its not like you think that I will force my views on others, I am NOT the sort! You dont understand, she doesnt use the air con but at times only the rotating fan, so not much air circulation happens.
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Latest post on 21 July 2013 - 13:09
So could the wet washing in the baby's room be a contributory factor to poor health at times? I am happy to hear anyone's views as to whether this could be the case.
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Latest post on 21 July 2013 - 13:00
M: I came to EW members to ask for their advice and life experiences, not for any other reason.I repeat, I am not trying to force my help on my friend, I am just trying to find out from others, whether my thinking is along the right lines, that's all. And no, I don't intend repeating myself to my friend either.
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Latest post on 21 July 2013 - 12:50
DB: Do you always only give help to someone only when they ask for it? Or if its obvious your help would make a difference, do you still withhold?
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Latest post on 21 July 2013 - 12:48
DB: This is a forum where we can help each other! There is no better help than experiences from others so why dont you see it that way? Sometimes people who have no experience do not know and they also think they are right in their thinking. But, when there is a little baby whose health maybe affected, I do not want it on my conscience that I did not flag it up! Did your mother try in her own way to help you with any of her life experiences? That is all we are trying to do here. You are being quite aggressive about it all and not seeing the usefulness of this forum where people actually learn from each other. I did not say I was wanting to force my experience on her, and I never would, if she wants her baby to be affected, then so be it! JB: I hear you, you are on my page, there is a link between dampness and chest problems in poorly ventilated rooms. Thank you for hearing me out. This person lives in Dubai. I know lots of people in the UK who dry their clothes indoors, they have to, but its not ideal but again, it would be advisable for good air circulation.
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Latest post on 21 July 2013 - 11:57
I have plenty of experience with bringing up children though and to me, this is common sense. She has no dehumidifier and nothing to measure the air quality and moisture quality. She has plenty of space to dry washing in other rooms and yes, there is a spare room also. She is though insisting on drying the clothes next to her bed and the baby's cot is 5 feet away. It is just not rocket science as the moisture has to escape somewhere (there is no air coming in from outside as she wont open a door/window). I can appreciate you having to dry clothes inside and each to their own! And no, her clothes have never been outside.
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Latest post on 21 July 2013 - 11:17
CW thank you. Dustmites, spores and too much condensation in the air is unhealthy. Cant get the point across but still trying to find a way of doing so!
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Latest post on 19 July 2013 - 07:55
[email protected], contact me at your earliest please.
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Latest post on 18 July 2013 - 21:46
SC, sorry for late response. Yes do like this garage but only have one grandson so dont need two. I note you are leaving on Saturday, where do you live? My grandson is 3 and into reading books, jigsaws, little toy cars and boys motors etc. If you have any of these, let me know.
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Latest post on 17 July 2013 - 13:17
Sorry been away for a few days. Chipper, is the garage still available?
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Latest post on 14 July 2013 - 08:48
Is the garage exactly the same as the picture or similar? I cant find it on the ELC website. Trike, no thank you, we have one already. What I meant was a normal bike with stabilisers.
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Latest post on 10 July 2013 - 09:25
Yes, would recommend Comfort as its most effective even in Dubai. I always use this in the Uk too. What washing powder to you use? There are so many brands and am looking for better than Ive got. I use Sana 3 plus
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Latest post on 02 July 2013 - 10:40
Thank you so much. I am not a Westerner, I am from Japan, married to a British man. My English is good as I attended a college in the UK and got the qualifications to go anywhere in the world. DH is a degree qualified Engineer who has worked in Australia before, for one year. On the strength of his visa, I am hoping to qualify to enter Oz. Yes, thank God for healthy kids. Medical - yes I think DH will get his provided and me and the kids will have to source our own. Is this expensive to purchase?
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Latest post on 02 July 2013 - 10:30
I can recommend Mangala and his team. They are from Sri Lanka and are efficient, reliable and very reasonable. They have helped me with all sorts of odd jobs, painting decorating, hanging curtains, installing electrical stuff, the lot. 552674497/554469359. Cant recommend them enough.
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Latest post on 02 July 2013 - 10:18
what kind of work?
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Latest post on 01 July 2013 - 14:36
Thank you very much for your advice, I really appreciate you taking the time to write on EW. DH will be employed as a resident engineer on a LNG (liquid natural gas). The company he is with is keen for him to join this project, as they think very highly of him as an employee. I agree, they should offer some sort of assistance for his family in terms of visa information and we are happy to pay for myself and the kids. So will take your advice and sound them out first. I cant imagine that they would expect him to go without his family and totally agree with you on this point. I think the visa they will issue him willl be the sub-class 457. I work in a bank and have lots of office administration experience. Kids have no illnessnes, thank God. Any other advice from you would be hugely appreciated. Many thanks again.
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Latest post on 01 July 2013 - 12:47
Abu Dhabi and Dubai consultates direct you to their websites. I would like to speak to a person so maybe need to track down an agent for further help. Thank you both. I work in a bank in Dubai as an administrator so dont have many transferrable skills myself but am told I can get in on DH's skills as a building construction engineer. His company will sponsor him and get his visa.
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Latest post on 25 June 2013 - 14:39
Ginnree, totally agree with you, its such a nuisance because of the summer weather. Cherry ripe and Ginnee, thank you both
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Latest post on 25 June 2013 - 09:30
Thank you very much
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Latest post on 17 June 2013 - 01:01
Try Global Currency, Dubai. They seem to operate transactions from all over the world.
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 00:28
Has anyone got a copy of a blank tenancy contract I may use? Decided not to pay the agent but to do it myself.
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Latest post on 11 June 2013 - 00:27
OK, anyone know of the AD laws and how it all operates?
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Latest post on 10 June 2013 - 19:48
Tenancy renewal date is 13 August, am I within 3 months? We live in Abu Dhabi.
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Latest post on 07 June 2013 - 10:55
sarahlou, sorry don't understand your message. please can you say it again?
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Latest post on 06 June 2013 - 20:31
I don't know of a property lawyer but would like to warn you about buying property in SL, if that is what you are going to do. This applies especially if you are not in the country and trying to get a house built and the like.
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Latest post on 31 May 2013 - 12:24
Can I ask what the current procedure is to obtain a British Passport for a new born? The child's granny lives in the UK and can process the application in the UK. This is the second child and the parents jumped through hoops trying to follow the procedures in order to get a passport for child number one. For a start the child had to have British citizenship, then the passport.
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 22:56
Thank you, will try and source the bank statement and I know I have thrown away the Geant receipt.
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Latest post on 16 May 2013 - 21:31
No, bought in Geant with groceries and lost receipt. They are asking for the receipt which I don't have. So its got to be somewhere else who can repair.
 
 
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