{"id":11225,"date":"2017-02-16T16:54:27","date_gmt":"2017-02-16T16:54:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eazycityblog.com\/fr\/?p=11225"},"modified":"2017-10-10T15:57:00","modified_gmt":"2017-10-10T15:57:00","slug":"living-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eazycityblog.com\/fr\/living-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"Living in London: what you need to know before you make the move"},"content":{"rendered":"

Moving to London\u00a0<\/strong>can be a daunting thought. It\u2019s big, it\u2019s fast and it\u2019s expensive…so it\u2019s important to plan ahead and to be as prepared as you can be.
\nHere are a few tips<\/strong> for living in London<\/strong> and what you need to know before you go.<\/p>\n


\n<\/strong>Visas<\/strong>
\nThe first hurdle when thinking about moving to London is to determine whether you need a visa or not. The British government\u2019s website has a useful guide to help you check it out. Currently, all EU<\/strong> residents<\/strong> can relocate to the UK without a visa, though this may change following Britain\u2019s decision to leave the EU.
\nNot from the EU? You could still be entitled to work<\/a>, study<\/a>\u00a0or travel in the UK<\/strong>.
\nIt\u2019s always safest to double check on the GOV.UK website<\/a> before you make any further plans.<\/p>\n


\n<\/strong><\/em>Money<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"visa<\/a>
\nThe UK uses the \u00a3GBP<\/strong> (Great British Pound). All major currencies can be exchanged in the UK and credit cards are accepted almost everywhere. It\u2019s common in London not to carry cash<\/strong> as contactless debit and credit cards are accepted almost everywhere. ATMs are also plentiful, but watch out for ATMs charging a fee. The best option is to use ATMs of major banks which can be found all over the city.<\/p>\n


\nWeather<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"rain<\/a>
\n<\/strong>It\u2019s known for its rain and its fog, and for good reason. While the \u2018Jack the Ripper<\/em>\u2019 style foggy streets of London may be a little overdone in the movies, you will probably find that the weather in the city is pretty dull. Summer can be lovely, and there\u2019s nowhere as pretty as the banks of the Thames<\/strong> or a London park on a fine day, but it\u2019s usually best to pack a rain jacket and an umbrella for those grey days.<\/p>\n


\nAccommodation
\n<\/strong>You\u2019ll need a place to stay. Accommodation in London can be really expensive so make sure you check all the additional costs before you book a place. Every property in the UK is subject to council tax which is payable by tenants on top of the rent. Then there\u2019s gas, electricity, water, internet, TV and all other bills. If you rent through an agency, you may have tenancy and referencing fees to pay as well. Be sure you ask about all of the extras before you commit to renting as you could find yourself faced with bills you never expected.<\/p>\n

On the other side, there’re some agencies<\/a>\u00a0that offer\u00a0a one-stop shop for your accommodation needs that includes all bills and has flexible rental conditions so that you don\u2019t have to commit to a long-term lease. All properties are fully equipped and there are no hidden extras.<\/p>\n


\nTransport<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"tube<\/a>
\nLondon is really easy to navigate through. It has a brilliant transport network of underground trains<\/strong> (known as the \u00ab\u00a0tube\u00a0\u00bb<\/strong>), buses, overground trains and the Dockland\u2019s light rail so that everywhere in and around the city is accessible. You can plan your journeys using the Transport for London page<\/a> or by downloading the TFL (Transport For London)\u00a0<\/b>or city mapper apps<\/strong>.
\nAn Oyster Card<\/a><\/strong> can save you time and money. There are many options to cover all types of visitors, workers and students in London. Fares and prices can be found on their page<\/a>.
\nYou can\u2019t use cash on London\u2019s buses\u00a0so you will need an Oyster Card or a contactless debit\/credit card.
\nLondon is divided into zones<\/strong>, with central London in zone 1 so keep in mind that the further you are from zone 1, the more expensive your commute becomes.<\/p>\n


\nLanguage
\n<\/strong>Being the capital city of England, English is used in London. The city is a huge melting pot which is home to people from all over the world, representing all cultures and speaking all languages, so you\u2019re very likely to find communities speaking other languages. If you\u2019re hoping to improve your English, there are opportunities everywhere to meet with and talk to native English speakers. There are also excellent English language courses<\/a>\u00a0available in London with options available to learn at all levels.<\/p>\n

\"friends<\/a><\/p>\n

Above all, London is fun! There are always new people to meet, places to go and things to do, so enjoy every moment and make the most of what promises to be an unforgettable experience.<\/p>\n

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