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Tired of London, Tired of Life

One of the best things we’ve read in ages is ‘Tired of London, Tired of Life’ by the author Tom Jones. It contains lots of funny and inspiring things to do in London and we’ve had an absolute blast working our way through it.

Tom also has a fantastic blog where he also recommends the latest things to do in this brilliant city - www.tiredoflondontiredoflife.com

You can buy his book here →

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Big Ben - London - England (by Ville Misaki)

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A house by Unstudio embraces the Dutch landscape. Photography by Inga Powilleit.

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This property in Islington is a 3 bedroom period house that has its own private garden. Take a look at the property details (http://bit.ly/1S5J06r) and don’t hesitate to give us a call to set up your very own home search day.

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A one double bedroom apartment located in the popular modern development of heritage park, which offers secure private living and appeals to couples and single occupiers alike. The flat benefits from one double bedroom, bathroom, reception room, fitted kitchen and access to off street parking and communal gardens.

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What Happens After you Move to London?

You’ll find that your relocating to London guide will tell you a lot about HOW to get to London, but a bit less about HOW to fit in AFTER you’ve unpacked your boxes in your new flat. Part of enjoying a successful relocation to the UK is to fit in as fast as possible to your new home, new life and new culture (expect some culture shock!)

Relocating to London Guide – Top 7 Things to Remember

You have settled into your new London rental and you are starting to make your way around the city. The best part about moving to London is that you’ll have the chance to really explore the city and immerse yourself in the cultural melting pot. It’s a fascinating, diverse and sometimes challenging city to live in, but it’s also one of the most exciting on the planet!Just when you think you have figured London out, she throws you a curve ball and you get to start learning all over again.

This is my ‘super-seven’ list of things you might not have thought about, but really should know about living in London.

1. Avoid the tube during rush hour as much as possible. If you do not have to get to work then you can wait just a few minutes to avoid most of the early morning or evening crush on the London Underground.

2. Tube Map. Be aware that most of the maps of the Underground are not to scale and the actual distances from station to station vary considerably. It might be easier to get off the tube and walk. It will certainly be faster if you are travelling at rush hour. I found the best relocating to London guide was my London A-Z! Go get one – you’ll thank me later!

3. For all the charm of London it is still a big city and that carries its fair share of petty crime. Be very aware of pickpockets and don’t display your wallet and other documents in a public place. Keep your wits about you and don’t leave your handbag or briefcase unattended for any length of time.

4. Look the other way. The British drive on the left hand side of the road, so you should pay careful attention when crossing the road as a pedestrian while walking in London. It will be the opposite of what you are used to, and while London is well signed, you still have to take extra care when crossing at intersections. Moving to London from the US and my unfamiliarity with the roads, gave me some very near-misses for a few months.

5. If you have just arrived and want to explore London and see all of the tourist sites, then you should get an Oyster Card. It handles all of your travel payments so you don’t have to get tickets for the bus/tube/train and a Pass that allows you to enter different tourist attractions for much less that you would pay for a single ticket, as well as letting you avoid most of the queues to get in.

6. When walking in London; really walk. Londoners walk fast, they don’t amble and they get irritated quickly with people who stroll along like they have nothing better to do with their time. Really irritated. Keep it moving even when walking up escalators.

7. Living in London is expensive. You need to find savings wherever you can. Many stores operate great voucher and coupon programmes and you will find that most companies and even restaurants have specials offers at certain times. Grab them when you can, it will make a huge difference.

My best relocating to London guide advice: Don’t be afraid to get out and experience Londoner as a tourist. You will only see things for the first time once, so take loads of photographs and write about your adventure of moving to the city. The memories will last a lifetime and you’ll fit in so much faster if you have a good idea of where everything is and you’re not still gasping at the sights and tourist sites in London!

If you’d like some help planning your move to the UK, please give Devon Lampard a call on 1-800-903-1658 (Toll Free from the US and Canada) or [phone] if you’ve already landed.

Even if you don’t use our super flat-finding services

(and we really are the best!)we’d love to help you our with a relocating to London guide and some great advice.You can also complete our webform right here and we’ll call you back at a time convenient for you!

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Choosing London Neighborhoods – School Search and Family Relocation

Your choice of London neighborhoods will be largely influenced by whether or not you’re moving to London with children of school going age.

Relocating to London with a family means that you will be thinking about education and schools. The state schools system delivers an excellent all round education for pupils between the ages of five and sixteen, but to attend a certain school you have to live in the catchment area of the school, and that means making a careful choice of London neighborhoods.

London Neighborhoods – Critical Success Factor for School Search

If you are looking for something more specialized for your children, or they have been attending a private school back home and you would like to continue with that type of education then there are a number of excellent private schools in England that accept children on a fee-paying basis. Just be aware of the fact that private education in England is exorbitantly expensive.

Private AND Public Schools in London

If you are moving to London then you might hear the term “public school”, this is just the term that is used to describe private schools in England; schools run by the government are referred to as state schools. England is home nearly 3000 private schools, of which about a thousand are boarding schools. There are five categories of private schooling in England.

Pre-Preparatory and Preparatory Schools take children from the ages of four until thirteen. Senior Schools accept pupils form the ages of thirteen until eighteen, and there are a number of Sixth form or A-level Colleges that accept pupils for the express purpose of writing their A-levels to be able to attend a university in England. There are also a number of International Schools in London that follow a different curriculum and you may want to consider them, which will further define your choice of London neighborhoods.

You do not have to live in the area of a public school to be able to attend it. As long as you can pay the fees, then you may apply for enrolment to a school. Just be aware though, that some schools have quite stringent rules and regulations as well as academic requirements that have to be fulfilled before they accept pupils. Due to the expense of private schooling in England and London, it is vital that you spend some time researching the best schools that will be beneficial to your child. Some schools offer specialized education, while others have extremely long waiting lists; we’re talking years not months here!

If you are looking for something a little more familiar, then there are a number of fine schools in London that follow the American curriculum and structure their schools around an American social system, as well as following the American school year dates. There are also schools that cater to the European community in London, offering the International Baccalaureate instead of GCSE’s.

Top Tip for School Choices: There are a number of websites that are devoted to the grading and listing of the best private schools in London and while state schools are not supposed to be graded or ranked, you’ll find a great deal of information on the internet regarding the better state schools in London. This may be beneficial in helping you choose a London home for you and your family while you are living in London.

The State School System – Choose London Neighborhoods Carefully

Schooling will be of paramount importance if you’re moving to London with children, and the fact that children have to attend the school that is closest to where they live, will have an impact on choosing London neighborhoods for your property search. Attending school outside of the catchment area is nearly impossible, and there would need to be very specialized circumstances for a child to be allowed to attend a school in another district.

State Schooling in England

For the most part, state schooling in England offers an excellent education and prepares children extremely well for university and college. Over 90% of all children in England are educated through the state school system, which is split into four areas of learning and education.

•             Primary Schools: These are schools for children between the ages of five and eleven; they are usually mixed gender and can either be secular schools of based on religious principles. They offer a general education and a well rounded education preparing children for secondary school.

•             Secondary Schools: Children attend secondary (high) school from the age of eleven until the age of sixteen, although some areas offer a middle school, which takes pupils from the age of nine until eleven, when they move onto secondary school. Most secondary schools in London are comprehensive, which means that they do not select pupils on academic merit, and they do not stream pupils according to ability. In some parts of London and England there are grammar schools which require pupils to write an entrance exam so that they are placed in classes according to their ability. It is common for families to end their children to a grammar school if they are intending on applying for further and higher education. Pupils normally sit for the GCSE exams in their 16th year, writing up to nine subjects if they are considering continuing on to do their  A-levels

•             Further Education: Although pupils may leave school at the age of sixteen, there is a compulsory two years of A-level education if a pupil is applying for university or college. They usually take 3 subjects in a field that they are intending studying to ready themselves for university standards.

There are a number of schools that are available for children who have special needs or who require a specialist education. These are also free, but you will have to be sure that you fall into the catchment area to be able to attend one of these schools in different London neighborhoods. Children are assessed at the end of every year, but are only assessed according to National Curriculum Standards at the end of Year 2, Year 6 and Year 9.

State schooling delivers a rounded education and prepares pupils for further education as well as vocationally. Different areas have better or worse schools, so your choice of London rental home needs to factor in the additional search criteria of London neighborhoods if you have children who will be attending school in London.

If you’re planning your relocation to London with a family, please feel free to reach out to Devon, our Senior Search consultant. Even if you don’t use our services, we can definitely help with advice on choosing London neighborhoods and how to choose a great school for your children.

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Stunning 2 bed Apartment to Rent - St Johns Woood

Safe, central and secure, in one of the best neighborhoods in London. Check out this beautiful and arrange a viewing day with London Relocation.

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One Day in London

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Relocating to London - Do you Need a Professional?

The first thing you have to remember when relocating to London is that you are moving to a foreign country. Even Americans and Canadians relocating to the UK find it oddly unsettling to be thrust into the heart of a very different way of life and an unfamiliar city, despite the language similarities. There are a number of excellent reasons to make use of one of the professional London relocation agents:

Relocating to London – Neighborhood First

If you’ve never been to London before, a professional London relocation services agent will be able to help you decide between a village atmosphere, modern suburbia, or old-school splendor. London has the widest variety of neighborhoods and suburbs and choosing the right one is important to a successful international relocation. Choosing a neighborhood and then a new home is going to be the most important part when relocating to London, and if you don’t have a clue as to the differences between Hackney and Hampstead Heath, then you may want to get an expert to advise you.

The biggest part of finding the right home is to establish what you want from your neighborhood or community. There is a big difference if you’re moving to London as a professional ‘singleton’ (Thank you Bridget Jones!) or if you’re moving with your children. You might have to live in a specific neighborhood to be able to get your children into a particular school.

Relocating to London – Are you a City Mouse or a Country Mouse?

Choosing your new home after your relocation will depend on a number of factors. Many Americans moving to London are faced with the decision of living in the city or choosing to live in the more rural setting of the suburbs in greater London.

The first thing you need to do is discuss your needs with your relocation specialist. For example, many Americans relocating to Londonopt for the smaller suburbs on the outskirts of the city, especially if they have young children and prefer to continue with an American style of education.

It’s not always easy though. If you live in a smaller town outside of London, you will be facing a commute of a several hours a day to get to work and back. It’s a punishing schedule, and living in a suburb right outside of London means that you may have to purchase a car to get around successfully.

It is true that rental prices are more expensive in the city, but travel costs to get into the city may often be higher. If you have never visited London it you should not rush your decisions until you have been shown around and have been able to view a number of different properties in different neighborhoods and London boroughs to get an over view of the type of area that suits your needs.

Relocating to London in 2015 – Running Around in Circles

Living in the city of London cannot be compared to any other large city in the world. Unlike many other large cities, London is not laid out on the grid system. It is a convoluted and intricate web of city streets, which often gives one the impression of not living in the city at all.

There are many small neighborhoods in London, each with their own community, charm and culture. If you’re looking for open space in the city then you’ll probably be amazed by the amount of parks, green belt areas and open land. Some neighborhoods have their own parks and even if you’re living in the heart of London it feels like you’re in a smaller village in England.

Don’t try to decide everything before you leave home. Give yourself the chance to be amazed and enjoy everything that the city has to offer, before you rush for suburbia after relocating to the UK.

Transport Tips in London

Transport is also going to pay a large part in where you eventually settle. Be sure to tell your London relocation agents just how far you’re prepared to commute each day to get to work and back. Moving to London doesn’t have to be a hassle if you have people who know what they’re doing, and more importantly people who know London. Its’ a massive city and you could do with a little bit of insider information when you are intending on making London your home for a few years.

We ask a lot of questions when starting a relocation Needs Assessment:  To determine the facets of you as an individual that will help us find the best area for you! One of the most important aspects of finding you the perfect London pad, will be the distance you are prepared to travel to get to and from work. A good relo agent will ask you for the physical address of your offices so that they have an idea of the closest public transport hubs and the amount of time it will take you to travel to work in rush hour.

Some lines are more crowded than others during ‘peak time’ and you’ll have to decide how long you’re prepared to travel each day. If you don’t mind a commute involving a couple of tube changes and bus ride or two then you can live pretty much anywhere in the city. If you’re looking for quick and convenient, your choices of neighborhood may be restricted. The average commute for a Londoner is about an hour, unless you’re prepared to pay the exorbitant process of living in the heart of the city and being able to walk to work each day.

If you have a social network in London or are planning on relocating with children this will be another factor in your choice of neighborhood. London is a huge city and if you have friends or family in a certain area you may want to tell your relocation agents that you’d like to be close to your support structure as far as possible.

If you’d like to discuss relocating to London with a professional, we’d love to hear from you. Even if you don’t use our flat-finding/relocation services, we’d be delighted to help you with some good advice, and point you in the right direction.

Call Devon, our Senior Coach, on [phone] from the UK

or 1-800-903-1658 Toll Free from the US and Canada,

or simply complete the web form on our site and a team member will get back to you within 10 minutes.

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Relocating to London - The Quick Guide to London

It would take a thousand hours to give you a full run down on everything you can expect when relocating to London, but I’m going to try to do it in under 1000 words! It’s one of the biggest issues facing many of our clients relocating to London: “We don’t know London!” Part of our all-inclusive relocation service is in fact, a full education on what you can expect, what you need to know and a checklist of what you need to prepare before making the leap to London.

Relocating to London – Information is Everything

If I was relocating to London, I’d want all the information that I could get my hands on in the shortest time possible. Moving into a London apartment is only one part of the big move and once you’re settled you will want to go out and experience everything that this city has to offer. This guide will inspire you to get out of your new London flat and make the most of the Christmas season in this exciting and cosmopolitan city.

London is one of the prime tourist destinations in the world for good reason. There is a wealth of both culture and shopping to suit all kinds of visitors, and this will give you an idea of what is available in London, whatever your interests may be.

Get Out After Settling In

London is full of museums of all types, from small ones dedicated to famous writers like Charles Dickens to the huge museums like The British Museum (art and artefacts from around the world). The Victoria and Albert (one of the world’s greatest collections of art and design), The Natural History Museum (from dinosaurs to plants, animals and rocks), The Science Museum, The Museum of London (celebrates the history and culture of London) and the Imperial War Museum. All of these museums are free to visit, although some individual exhibitions may carry an entry fee. They are all well worth a visit, and a great place to go if you want to get out of the rain or need to while away a few hours. London is also home to a wide variety of art galleries, including the Royal Academy of Arts, the National Portrait Museum and Tate Britain.

You’re In For a ‘Royal’ Treat

Visitors to London want to know more about its rich history, and about the British Royal family, and there are many attractions that relate to this. The Tower of London, the Crown Jewels, Tower Bridge, the London Dungeons, Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle are all very popular destinations for tourists. These attractions all carry an admission charge, and if you are planning to stay in London for any length of time, it is worth paying for a London Pass, which allows you entry to a massive range of London’s attractions. You can also twin it with a pass for the London Underground train service.

Londoners do not worry about the weather, so you should just wrap up warm and get out there to enjoy all of the sights that moving to London has to offer you.

Getting out and about is one of the first things you’ll want to do after getting settled into your new London rental apartment. Moving to London should be one of the most exciting times of your life and if you are prepared to let this city work her charms on you then you might end up staying forever. Part of getting out and about is to master the transport system as fast as possible so you don’t end up paying the earth in taxi fares.

Tube Tips After Relocating to London

Most Londoners use theUnderground train service or “Tube” to get around  from place to place, although there is also a wide ranging bus network, and of course the ubiquitous black cabs which feature in just about every film set in London! Visitors to London should bear in mind that the tube maps that you see are schematic and do not represent distances in scale. Sometimes it really is quicker to walk! Drivers should know that parking is very hard in London and that a congestion fee is payable in Central London.

For those visitors who wish to immerse themselves in culture, London offers a huge number of experiences. There are hundreds of theatres in the West End featuring sell out shows and musicals, from Les Miserables to the Mousetrap and Shakespeare at the Globe theatre. Visitors should take note that some shows sell out many weeks in advance, and if they are determined to see a particular show, they should prebook it. Aside from the theatre, there are often premieres of new films in Leicester Square, where there are many cinemas, including the Odeon and the Empire. If you prefer your entertainment a little more highbrow, then you may wish to watch the London Ballet, or one of the many classical music venues around the capital, or attend the Royal Opera House. Alternatively, your visit may coincide with big names from the world of rock and pop that may be playing at Wembley Arena, or one of the many smaller venues around London.

Sorts of Sports

Sporting fans will recognise that London is the home of several Premiership football (soccer) clubs, and if you go during the football season, you can enjoy the unique atmosphere of a match at venues such as Stamford Bridge, where Chelsea play. If you want to try a quintessentially English sport, then try to attend a cricket match at Lords cricket ground. Tennis aficionados may like to visit Wimbledon, or even queue for public tickets during June to watch the stars of the tennis circuit.

London Landmarks

London is full of interesting architecture and historic buildings, which you can view on a stroll around the centre of London. If you would like to get a better picture of London, then the London Eye, which is a slow moving, giant observatory wheel, is a great way to see the capital. Other architectural gems include the ‘Gherkin’ building, St Paul’s Cathedral (designed by Sir Christopher Wren and built in 1697 after the Great Fire of London) and Westminster Abbey. However, you may prefer to wander around Trafalgar Square or Piccadilly Circus, soaking up the atmosphere or visit a traditional pub (bar), teashop or restaurant after a day’s shopping in Oxford Street or Covent Garden.

This short overview barely covers the wealth of cultural attractions, shopping venues and interesting places you can discover after relocating to London, but will give you the inspiration to get out there to truly experience the splendour and pomp of your new home town.

If you’d like any advice at all on London, moving to London or finding an apartment, please get in touch! Even if you don’t make use of our relocation and flat-finding service, we’d be delighted to give you some advice and point you in the right direction.

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The first thing you’ll notice on your London neighborhood map is that the city is massive. Although it might look quaint and charming on the postcards, there is no getting away from the fact that this is a huge city. Saying that you live in London is a little like saying that you live in New York. There is a big difference between living in Manhattan and living in Queens. If you have recently moved to London or are moving to London then you might want to take a look at the city from an area by area basis on your London neighborhood map to try to learn more about the way that London is structured and where you might want to live based on your preferences.

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