Moving to London

Download or read book Moving to London written by Matthew Bazazi and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-05-27 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moving to London? Already live in London and want to save money? This practical, well-researched guide, now in it's second edition, is for you. Written by a Brit who moved to London, it is jam-packed with essential, tried & tested advice to help you move and live well for less. The Kindle ebook edition has featured in the Amazon Best Sellers Rank top 100 books in the Budget Travel and UK Travel categories. Taking your first Steps Moving to a new city can be a daunting process, particularly a large city. Learn the first steps to take to prepare yourself including how to create a simple budget, use your existing networks and the most useful website to get you started. Find somewhere you actually want to live The London rental market can be extremely expensive and competition been prospective tenants can be fierce. Understand the market, get some top tips on finding cheaper places and discover the best apps and websites for your accommodation search. How to find a job in the city The city is the UK economic powerhouse and there are many exciting jobs on offer. Understand the UK's working culture, how to apply for a job in London and how you get paid. Get around town London has an excellent public transport system, however it is enormous and can be overwhelming at first. Save money by choosing the right travel card and get to know the city's cycle hire scheme. Everyday living Cut the cost of everyday living by being smart with how you shop for essentials like food, the internet and household bills. Learn about the different places you can store and invest money for the future. Going out and staying in London has an incredible entertainment scene and you could easily spend all of what you earn before the month is up. Find out about free events and activities, getting student discounts and how to buy cheap theatre tickets. Don't let a few pounds stop you from having an amazing time. Escaping the city Sometimes you just want to get out of the city. Fortunately, there are many fantastic places to visit nearby. Discover how to find affordable tickets, collect points and how to cut the cost of travel insurance. Extensive resources The back of the book contains an exhaustive list of useful resources to help you do further research and save more. About the author Matthew Bazazi is a proud Londoner and part-time author. He moved to London in 2013 and wants to help others move to this great city. Essential reading for those planing a move or visit in 2018/19 and beyond. For more helpful advice visit the Moving to London Blog https: //movingtolondon.blog.