Five top tips for life in the UK as an Australian expat
This guide will put you in good stead for when you make the move to the UK, and act as a valuable resource as you start the next exciting chapter of your life in a new and exciting country.
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Tag: living in the UK
Living in the UK – resident in the United Kingdom
New to London? Here are some top tips to get you started
So you are coming to live in London. How do you find a place to live, find a job, get a UK mobile phone, open a bank account, register with a doctor and make new friends?
Words Aussies should and definitely should NOT use with the upper class English country set
The supper-eating, loo-going, sofa-sitting Brits do not eat 'dessert', only 'pudding'. And certainly never, ever say 'pardon'.
The 10 great dos and don’ts for Brits dealing with Aussie expats
Yes, we understand that in the eyes of many Brits we all come from a land of sun, surf, sea and sand. So, why would we ever choose to live in the cold and wet? We love you! Please be nice...
The five real reasons living in London is actually pretty great for Aussie expat women
Life in the UK doesn’t always mean a series of problems to be solved. Here’s how ladies should see the silver lining on London’s grey autumnal clouds.
Getting indefinite leave to remain in the UK
For many expats who make the move to live and work in the UK, the ultimate goal is to obtain permanent residency and then a British passport. But it can be tricky and riddled with complex immigration laws.
Richmond’s riches: a quintessential English village right on your London doorstep
Stepping past the Tube barriers at Richmond is like walking into that delightful English village of your imagination.
Australia is home, but there is so much more to London and the rest of the world
Too often in London expats find themselves clinging to home, often materialised in yet another night getting wasted in the same bar with the same people. This is nice, sometimes. But how is it possible to grow?
Overqualified and undervalued: enduring the legal job hunt in London
Aussie expats looking for law jobs in London can find themselves at the back of the pack in a crowded field.
Stuff really isn’t that important, travel experiences are
Career isn't everything and why be rich when you can travel and have the time of your life?
Hot summer nights: are you ready, London?
Forget about Brexit, Wimbledon, and even the football World Cup; instead for the next three months it will be all about the heatwaves.
Don’t feel expat shame when you need to let your homegrown hair down
Believe it or not, Australians are not the only expats in London. We aren’t the only ones who like to make a bit of homegrown noise every now and then, so there's no need to be embarrassed about it.
How much does it cost to live in London in 2018?
London can be one seriously pricey city to live in. However, there is some good news: due to the weakening British pound the cost of living in the capital has been falling. It might just be the right time to make the big move.
How to prevent your antipodean London sharehouse becoming dosser hell
Every Australian who has lived in the UK has experienced the delights and horrors of sharehouse living; particularly when it comes to overseas guests. You need t work out a policy early with housemates to ensure your expat sanctuary doesn’t become a 24/7 motel.
Do I belong in the UK more than I belong in Australia?
Had I finally found where I was meant to exist in the world? Did I belong in the UK more than I belong in Australia?
The things you seriously miss about London after you’re gone
Home is beckoning and you are ready to pack up and leave London. Before you do, think about all the things you're going to miss about the city and make the most of the time you have left. Or if you are long gone, here's some reminiscing.
Will some Brit ‘posh boys’ always dismiss Aussies as ‘convict stock’?
They are the pompous type that treat Aussies and Kiwis as though we are Neanderthals with little to no knowledge of history and culture.
The changes you really do make when moving to London from Australia
When you make the big jump for a stint in the UK, there's a lot in your life that is going to change and you will need to adjust in a major way. Here's some top advice on how, from someone who has taken the leap.
The major differences between an Aussie and British Christmas
Christmas can be a surprisingly different, new and fun experience for Australian expats in the UK.
Don’t make friends with travellers – they’ll only love you and leave you
Is it really worth the effort of making new friends with other travellers if they are only about to wave goodbye?
Attention all Aussie MPs… You should probably read this
What the recent brouhaha in Australian politics has shown us is that there are many more dual citizens living Down Under than most would have thought. If you’re an MP, this is bad news, but if you’re a regular member of the public, this could be great news.
Five ways you didn’t know you could claim British citizenship
What many people aren’t aware of - and just ask a few Aussie politicians, hey - is that there are over 100 ways to claim British citizenship. Here's just a sample...
Bonfire Night: Guy Fawkes and fireworks explained (and what ever happened to the Aussie Cracker Night?)
With fireworks set to explode around Britain, Paul Bleakley explores the magic and meaning of Guy Fawkes and Bonfire Night for the uninitiated Aussie and wonders what became of our own fabled Cracker Night.
Starting a new life in London is a challenge for expats, but it is worth persevering
THE EXPAT MIND: If you have come to London to develop your career and establish a new life, making progress socially or professionally can be tough at first. Living here is rarely boring, though.
10 great things about living in London expats actually do love
What Aussies in London really like are also the things they’re too ashamed to admit to friends and family back home, or things they just won't get.. like Primark, Jeremy Kyle and Snakebites.
As a landlord, what expenses can you claim on your UK property?
This can be a complicated area and landlords are often surprised at the expenditure that can and cannot be claimed.
Where in London and around the UK is it best to live if you are an Aussie expat?
Thinking of moving to the UK? Is it best to live where other expat Australians have gone before or would you prefer to trailblaze further afield and leave old London town behind? Find some answers, here...
Good news: UK Home Office announce changes to family migration
The newly amended UK Family Migration rules should be a positive change for families and spouses.
Drinking culture in boozy London: the ‘even on weeknights’, bingy truth
Don’t remember what happened last night, or the night before? Or the night before that? Drinking in London is a nightly affair rather than a weekend pastime, which makes attempts to sober up even more difficult.
This is what six whole weeks of London rental house hunting hell is really like
Finding a room, flat or house to rent in London is mayhem. It doesn't matter who you are, what you offer, or how much you are willing to pay, the entire process sucks.
Preparing for your return home to Australia: the countdown is on
Having witnessed it happen to many others before me, I decided to prepare well in advance for my return to Australia. But you get lost in the London life and suddenly months become weeks and the last-minute panic sets in.
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