Need to take a break from London life for a day? Look no further as we have rounded up the best day trips from London, all easily doable in one day or extended to a lovely weekend away if you have the extra time. Explore the UK’s pretty seaside towns, renowned university cities and quiet […]
Thinking of moving to London from abroad to study? Here are the top things to consider as an international student… Why study abroad? Hopefully you already have an idea of why you’d like to study in the UK or in London in particular! There are many benefits of studying abroad including meeting new people and […]
If you’re hoping to move to the UK from the United States, there are a few different routes you can take. Here we’ll look at some of the options for US citizens who want to move to the UK. Unless you’re an EU, EEA or Switzerland citizen, you’ll almost certainly need a visa to live […]
Want to read about other peoples’ first-hand experiences moving to London? You’re in luck! We’ve rounded up great blog posts about moving to London, packed with useful tips and advice from those who have already done it. Moving To London: Dos & Don’ts by Coffee and Heels Though written in 2013, these dos & don’t […]
Keep your moving costs down by finding free moving boxes locally – here are some of the places to look! Free boxes on Gumtree Check Gumtree’s “Freebies” section or search for cardboard boxes in your area to find people giving away moving boxes for free, or at least a lot cheaper than brand new. Usually […]
Almost all tenants have to pay a security deposit when they move in to a rented property in the UK. This is held in case of damages, or non-payment of rent/bills. Sometimes, however, getting your deposit back can be a pain! Read on for essential tips for getting your house or flat deposit back when […]
Booking a “man with a van” is a common way to move in London. It’s a good choice for those who don’t have much furniture to move, so don’t require a full removal company service, but have too much stuff to move in a car or taxi (or can’t drive!). Here’s what to do if […]
London transport is known for being expensive. For me, it’s actually pretty reasonable given the number of services, frequency of trains and buses, and the distance you can get for not very much at all. Compared to other parts of the country buses in particular are pretty cheap! Here are my top tips for travelling […]
London is well-known for being an expensive city to live in. House prices, rent, transport and entertainment costs seem to be constantly on the rise. But don’t let this put you off – read on for our tips to live in London on a budget. Be sure to check out the rest of the series! […]
Moving to London Cheaply Moving can be costly, especially when you’re heading to one of the most expensive cities in the world! But there are ways to reduce the cost of moving, especially if you can plan ahead and do some extra research! Read on for our top moving tips… Avoid letting agents’ extra fees: Moving is […]