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Moving to the UK: the ultimate spreadsheet
The ultimate moving spreadsheet. Inside you'll find a moving budget, life in the UK budget, pre-move tasklist, post-move tasklist and more.
Sam Beckbessinger
Dec 7, 20221 min read
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How to register to vote abroad (in SA elections)
Any South African adult citizens living abroad can vote in South Africa’s national 2024 elections.
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Understanding London's transport system
Public transport in London consists of a bunch of different, complementing systems.
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UK social media accounts
Here are some UK-based social media people I like.
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Bargain flights
Looking for bargain holidays? Keep an eye on the websites that track travel deals.
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Sell your home in South Africa
Need to sell your house to fund your move in the UK? Here are some useful links.
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Pharmacies
Need meds? The biggest pharmacy chain is Boots, and you'll find them throughout the country.
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TV options
There are more ways to watch TV in the UK than there are types of biscuits (i.e. a lot).
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Online wine merchants
If you’re somebody who drinks a lot of wine, it might be worth bringing a few cases over with you.
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Mobile carriers
The best mobile carrier options for smsing and calling in the UK.
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Where to find UK flat rentals
Flat-hunting in the UK is a lot like Squid Game, only with more bloodshed.
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Every single link in the book, in one place
Reading the book, Moving to the UK: A Concise Guide for South Africans? Here's every link in the book, in one easy-to-find place.
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Where to buy clothes
If you're moving from a warm country to the UK, you will probably need to buy some coats, thermals, and jumpers!
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Get rid of your stuff in South Africa
Once you've packed the things you're taking with you to the UK, you'll likely find that you're left with piles of things you don't need.
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Buy home essentials
Here's where to buy home goods and furniture in the UK.
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Stock up on groceries
It’s worth checking out all of your local supermarkets to get a sense of them, because there’s a fair amount of variation.
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How to start cycling in the UK
Cycling has to be the most joyful way to get around most UK urban areas. It can also be terrifying, especially in the big cities.
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Relocation services and immigration agencies
Immigration agencies Immigration agencies help with more of the technical legal and financial stuff, like applying for visas and...
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Get organised
Moving countries involves a mountain of admin. Stay sane by getting organised.Â
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Recommended moving companies
All of these companies offer both full and partial containers and a packing service.Â
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Sample moving budgets
Getting an idea of how much your move will cost.
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