Planning your move to London
Start with the decision in front of you. Whether you are moving for work, bringing your family or searching for a home from overseas, these guides will help you put the next steps in order.
What would be most useful now?
I want to understand the whole move
Read the complete London relocation guide for an overview of housing, budgets, documents and arrival arrangements.
I need a practical list
Use the London relocation checklist to organise actions around your own dates and responsibilities.
I am deciding where to live
Start with how to choose a London area. Compare the home you need with your commute, budget and everyday routine.
Plan around your circumstances
Moving for work
Bring your employment dates, office location and home search into one plan. Explore support for a work move.
Moving with family
Consider schools, housing and the practical shape of a school day together. Explore family relocation support.
Searching from overseas
Understand where practical help with areas, viewings and decisions could be useful. Explore overseas home-search support.
Prepare for renting
Work through these in order:
- Understand renting from overseas.
- Prepare the documents agents may request.
- Consider your options without UK credit history.
Moving from another country?
Your departure arrangements deserve their own plan. These guides cover practical considerations for moves from the USA, Canada and Dubai or the UAE.
Your departure country does not determine your UK immigration rights. Check the position for each person who is moving.
See what a conversation can produce
Start with a free one-hour relocation consultation. Afterwards, we prepare a free personalised pack covering the priorities and practical next steps from our conversation. Further paid support is optional.