Estate agents are not always viewed in a positive light and with so many to choose from throughout the capital, it can be tough to separate the honest and genuine ones from those that look no further than their commission. By painstakingly searching through estate agents listings sites and reading customer reviews we have done […]
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London is sheer paradise for the shopaholic with many expats unable to wait until they can stroll the pavements of Oxford Street or Regent Street, laden with shopping bags, or browse the stalls at Camden Lock Market looking for that special gift. Then there are the shopping centres. From graceful listed buildings and revamped social
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When sourcing cheap flights to London, spending some time researching your options is usually worth it in terms of saving you money. London won’t be kind on your purse or wallet, so the more you can keep hold of prior to your arrival the better. Contrary to what you might think, the budget airlines are
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There are many different banks to choose from in London. Some are large, global entities. Others are much smaller. They all tend to offer pretty similar services. For a current account (known as a checking account in some countries), you’d expect to be offered a standard package at whichever bank you choose to go to.
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There are different types of visas for those who wish to work in London. We’ll cover all of these in a moment, but first let’s look at the two different options you have for gaining such a visa. These are: Applying yourself Using a lawyer or immigration firm to advise and do all the official
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There are many US nationals who are working in London. However, if this is something you’re planning on doing, then there are some things that you need to take into account before being able to do so. First and foremost, you need to acquire the right to work in the UK. This means you need
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For those who get the opportunity to study in London, it’s a time of your life you’ll never forget. Not only do you get to choose from some of the world’s top universities, but you’ll also be living in one of the most exciting cities on the planet. Imagine walking to uni, college, or school,
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Wow, how that’s for a big question? There are many reasons why one might want to move to London. Perhaps you want to study in this iconic location, or maybe you’ve been offered that dream job (or perhaps you think finding a job in London might be a good move to get you stepping up
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Living in London is wonderful, but there are times when you hanker for a little bit of familiarity from back home. Of course, Germany’s not a million miles away, and with the plethora of cheap flights provided by the likes of Ryanair, Easy Jet, and Air Berlin, it’s always possible to nip home for a
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London is an amazing city – and you’ll never be short of things to do and see here. But sometimes, whether you’re a tourist or an expat, you just need a taste of home… Of course, you can get a uniquely American experience on any street corner with McDonalds, KFC, or Burger King – but
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