What's inside
- 01 — Before you leave home. The documents, banking, and shipping steps you can only get right before you fly.
- 02 — Budget worksheet. Work out what you can actually afford before you commit to renting or buying — not after.
- 03 — Temporary housing. Why almost everyone books short-term first, and what to have ready before a permanent tenancy.
- 04 — Your first 3 days. SIM, contactless transport, and locating a GP.
- 05 — Your first week. National Insurance number, GP registration, and starting the real housing search.
- 06 — Your first month. Council Tax, utilities, and every address update that isn't automatic.
Written to apply regardless of where you're moving from. For visa route specifics, see the Visas & Immigration guide or GOV.UK directly — eligibility rules are updated on their own schedule.
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