subject: How To: Moving To London [print this page] Forget the American dream; the British Dream for many young adults is to move to the big city, London. The cultural hub of the United Kingdom has always attracted those looking to join the hustle and bustle of the city. From artists to accountants, London is the place to be for high flyers and we have put together our tips for packing up and moving to The Big Smoke.
Finding somewhere to live is one of the most important parts of moving to the City, contrary to popular belief a move to the bright lights is not followed by a series of fantastic coincidences. In the weeks leading up to your move start searching online for flats, house shares or spare rooms. Once you have put together a short list, try and take the time to visit a couple of options before you make up your mind. It might cost you extra in train fare however it will save you the despair of turning up at your new swanky abode and finding that it is a box in the middle of street.
Once you have managed to find the perfect place to call home, it is time to start searching for a job. Living in London is expensive with living costs higher than many people are used to. There are plenty of resources online that you can use to find employment, adding your CV to job sites is a great start and will encourage potential employees to get in touch with you if they like what they see. Of course being proactive is one of the best ways to find a job, take yourself and your newly printed CVs into town centres.
If you have managed to sort out accommodation and employment then the only way is up, it is now time to start getting to know your new surroundings. Any local will tell you that the best way to get around is by tube therefore an Oyster Card is your new best friend. Keep your card topped up and use it to explore what your new city has to offer. With so many historical monuments and cultural centres to discover you will soon start to remember just why you chose to move to the city! If you are planning on moving to London or are already well into your stay in The Big Smoke, make sure you take advantage of everything that the city has to offer.
