HappyHomemakerUK
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Lives in Surrey
Registration: 08 October 2010
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Moving to London with a 6 years. by msimedou
Hello, I am getting ready to move to London with my family. I have a 6 years old daughter so I am looking to live in a safe area close to international schools. Thank you for the help.
There are many international schools - to be honest, you just have to visit them to find the right fit. The ACS schools have 3 campuses outside London. There are American schools too - TASIS and ASL, to name a few. I have tabs at the top of my ... Read More
New to london! by jia
Moving from nyc to london next month! Anyone from the states have advice on banking? I want to open an account before I go and hear good things about HSBC. What are the best sites to look for flatshares?
I have a list of online resources under MOVING TO UK at the top my blog, if you'd like to check it out (if I list them here, they get deleted as spam). HSBC has a very good reputation in England and you could open your account in the US in ... Read More
moving to London with familiy from DK by Missdk
Hi. We are considering moving the family to London. We are to adults and six children between 8 and 3½. We wonder what the living cost will be...with four kids in school? - any help?
There are many considerations - private or state school? What part of London? As far as housing, search Prime Location and Find A Property to get a feel for the market. Hope that helps Laura, HappyHomemakerUK.blogspot.com Read More
possible move to England by donnellylv
Hello! I am new here and hope that someone can provide a few answers for me. We are Americans living in Germany for the past ten years. My husband is considering a recent job offer in England and I am undecided as to whether I should go along ...
The blog deleted my last tip for censorship - don't work for but would recommend looking at real estate sites such as primelocation.com to see what is for rent in your area and get a feel for quality and prices. Read More
possible move to England by donnellylv
Hello! I am new here and hope that someone can provide a few answers for me. We are Americans living in Germany for the past ten years. My husband is considering a recent job offer in England and I am undecided as to whether I should go along ...
As far as your son's happiness, each child is different. A school psychologist told us that with each international move, it gets either easier or harder for each child, depending on the child. Private doctors covered by private insurance have ... Read More
Aussie expat needs advice on private schools for 5yo by Mortlock
We are considering an expat assignment in London, but want to live in a nice suburban area close to a good primary school. My husbands work would pay for school so we are considering private schools. Any advice on good private schools (not ...
Hi, you can take a look at my blog at the tab for UK School Search - it lists some good school resources. Prospect House is a cute school in that area. It is overwhelming how many schools there are in London and the surrounding areas. The best way ... Read More
Moving to London by tarqfon
I'll be moving to London from Los Angeles in February and am looking for suggestions on where to live. I'm looking for a furnished 1-bedroom flat in decent neighborhood in zone 2 or 3 near a tube line for an easy commute into Soho. I could probably ...
Hi, Hampstead is lovely. I'd stay out of Soho, Kings Cross area for safety. I don't think there is a particular American hotspot per se. There are Americans and foreigners living everywhere. (Moderated: No free advertising with first post, Thanks) ... Read More
Moving to London with Family by nykblue
Hi, I'm looking for some thoughts on neighborhoods as I'm considering moving to London with my family. We have a 3 & 5 year old so need to consider family environment as well as good primary schools. We would work in west London ...
Hi there, (Moderated: No free advertising with your first post, Thanks) For me, I thought finding the right school came first and then found a house nearby. Good luck! Laura, HappyHomemakerUK.blogspot Read More