So you’ve topped up your bank account, you’ve booked time off and all that’s left is to travel into London’s legendary city centre ready for a full day of retail therapy. But where do you start? Oxford Street, Regent Street, Camden Lock, Covent Garden, Mayfair, Knightsbridge, Shoreditch…every square foot of London seems to promise hours […]
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If you’re planning on visiting London for a weekend trip, finding things to do won’t be difficult. But with royal palaces, bustling markets, fascinating museums and historic bridges to see; exclusive restaurants and cafes to try out and beautiful parks to stroll through, knowing just where to start may be more of a challenge. Here
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Loft apartments can be a wise choice for expats moving to London. These are large converted buildings where the ceilings have been increased to two to three times the standard height (termed ‘cathedral ceilings’) to create a large, airy space. Buildings converted in this way include offices, warehouses, hospitals, schools, mills, factories and churches. Loft
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So you’ve got your job lined up or have enrolled at a London university and are eagerly anticipating your big move to London. Before you pack your cases, run through our top ten tips below to make sure you are fully prepared for what’s in store. 1. Sort out your ideal accommodation With hundreds of
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There is a wealth of accommodation for rent in London, and whether you are a high-paid executive, student, young professional, culture lover or a parent with a family in tow there will be a suitable property for you. The most difficult part is tracking that elusive property down, but if you put in the necessary
When you’re finally ready to make that exciting and life-changing move to London, you are going to need somewhere to lay your head at the end of a long day of work, study or entertainment. This guide sets out everything you will need to know to secure your city apartment. Online property searching Unless you
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London is an ancient city with a long and eventful history that stretches from its official formation by the Romans in around AD50 to the present day multicultural metropolis. Below is just a small taste of the many fascinating things to discover in and about the capital. 1. Population and People In terms of population,
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There are a few reasons why people are drawn to move to London alone. They might be frustrated or bored with their current life, they might be young (or not so young) and ambitious and see their future in a busy hub like London or they might just want to strike out alone and get
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With so much to think about when deciding to move to London, it is easy to find you’ve forgotten something important. It is very frustrating to be forced to wait to move into a new flat because you haven’t yet opened a bank account, and even more so when the banks won’t talk to you
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If you’re planning a temporary visit to London, whether for a weekend break or a longer term stay, staying in a hotel is not your only option. Hotels can be restrictive and expensive, particularly when eating out is included. Many people are now taking advantage of the wide range of spacious and fantastically located serviced
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