[markandtraceyessex]

ok, we used an agent (george lombard) cost was about £2.4k plus £900 for meds for 4 of us.
we used an agent because my skills are quite speciallised and i needed assistance to pass the TRA. which i might add i nearly failed because the chap at the TRA missed a vital document in my submission pack and my agent asked him to recheck,(before the pack was sent back) and guess what,......... they found the said doc and passed me! phew.
so as has been said above if you have a skill in demand and have all your proof, go ahead and try yourself if you fill confident to do so and want to save a few grand.
its all down to the individual and for us £2k for a new life was worth every penny and no regrets.
all the best, which ever way you choose
mark.