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There are many expat teachers holding down great jobs in London. Secondary education teachers in the subjects of maths and science are particularly in demand, and are an occupation on the current UK skills shortage list (as of November 2015). But even if you’re a teacher in... Continue Reading

Working in London is a dream come true for many. After all, it’s one of the business hubs of the world, it’s a diverse and multicultural city, there’s so much to do that you’ll never be bored, and as Samuel Johnson so eloquently put it, “When a man is tired of London, he is tired... Continue Reading

You’ve probably heard what an expensive city London is to be able to enjoy a decent standard of living in, and yes this is true – no-one is going to try and convince you that it’s cheap. And when it comes to comparing the standard and cost of living in London to other... Continue Reading

Well, you couldn’t come across a more hotly debated subject than whether London or Manchester is the better city to live in the UK. A few decades ago (heck, even a few years ago…) there was an easier distinction between the two cities, but today, well, the key differences are... Continue Reading

When it comes to buying Australian food in London, you’ve got two choices – and that’s to either buy Aussie staples to stock your cupboards, or eating out in restaurants that serve Oz specific foods. So, let’s take a closer look at both choices. Aussie Groceries, etc. You... Continue Reading

Work Out Your Budget According to the Money Advice Service, lenders assess what you can borrow based on your income. In general, you can borrow no more than 4.5 times your salary. So if you earn £40,000 per year, you may be able to borrow an amount up to £180,000. In addition,... Continue Reading

Well, you couldn’t get two cities that are more poles apart than London and Sydney. And if you’re moving to the UK capital from down under, then it’s not only the difference in weather that you’re going to have to get used to – because the prices are pretty different too. London,... Continue Reading

Life in London for an Aussie is great, but every so often we all get hankerings for items from home. You know, times like when only a Tim Tam will hit the spot, or horror upon horror, you’ve run out of Vegemite (and we all know that Marmite just isn’t the same). So where do you... Continue Reading

London’s a big old place, so choosing where to rent your home can often seem somewhat of a challenge at first – but thankfully, if you jot down a few personal priorities, it then becomes much easier to narrow down your perfect area. So with that in mind, here are, in our... Continue Reading

For Aussies, living in London is superb experience, but, as you’d expect, moving to the other side of the planet provides a very different living experience. There are the obvious differences, such as the weather, but also more subtle changes that only become apparent once you’ve... Continue Reading