Moving to London: Essential Advice for Moving and Living on a Budget

Updated with reflections on London in Lockdown

This practical, well-researched guide, now in its second edition, is for you. Written by a Brit who moved to London, it is jam-packed with essential, tried and tested advice to help you with your move and live well for less. The Kindle ebook edition has featured in the Amazon Best Sellers Rank top 100 books in the Budget Travel and UK Travel categories.

Taking your first steps

Moving to a new, large city can be a daunting process. Prepare for your move by learning how to create a simple budget, use your existing networks and discover the most useful websites to get you started.

Find somewhere you actually want to live

The London rental market can be extremely expensive and competition between prospective tenants is fierce. Understand the market, get some top tips on finding cheaper places and discover the best apps for your accommodation search.

How to find a job in the city

There are many exciting jobs on offer in the UK's economic powerhouse. Understand the country's working culture, how to apply for a job in London and how you get paid.

Get around town

London has an excellent public transport system, however it is enormous and can be overwhelming at first. Save money by choosing the right travel card and get to know the city's cycle hire scheme.

Everyday living

Cut the cost of everyday living by being smart with how you shop for essentials like food, the internet and household bills. Learn about the different places where you can save and invest money for the future.

Going out and staying in

London has an incredible entertainment scene and you could easily spend all of what you earn before the month is up. Find out about free events and activities, getting student discounts and how to buy cheap theatre tickets. Don't let a few pounds stop you from having an amazing time.

Escaping the city

Sometimes you just want to get out of the city. Fortunately, there are many fantastic places to visit nearby. Discover how to find affordable tickets, collect points and how to cut the cost of travel insurance.

Extensive resources

The back of the book contains an exhaustive list of useful resources to help you do further research and save more.

About the author

Matthew Bazazi is a proud Londoner and part-time author. He moved to London in 2013 and wants to help others with their moves. His books include 'Moving to London: Essential Advice for Moving and Living on a Budget' and 'Moving to the UK: Essential Practical Advice'.