Moving to the UK: Organising a UK SIM card Number Last updated 28/07/2021 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Arrival Formalities, Know Before You Go The sooner you organise a SIM card, the sooner you can be contactable by friends and family as well as adding the number to your CV and giving it out to employers. Read more
How to get Proof of Address to open a Bank Account and set up your National Insurance Number Last updated 28/07/2021 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Arrival Formalities Need to open a bank account but don't have a secure UK address? Or are you looking for somewhere to keep your mail secure while you find your own accommodation or whilst you are travelling? We can help. Read more
Driving in the UK on an overseas licence Last updated 15/06/2020 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Arrival Formalities, Know Before You Go, Finding your way around If you are in the UK on an overseas driving licence and want to know how long you can continue driving here and when and how you exchange your licence for a British one, then read on. Read more
How to choose the right live-in pub job Last updated 10/11/2020 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Employment If the idea of a live-in pub job, that can be arranged before you arrive in the UK appeals to you, then you are not alone. One of the most popular and manageable ways to move to the UK, especially if you're on a budget. But don't jump into this without reading this article first! Read more
Leaving the UK? Returning Home Checklist Last updated 01/10/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go If you're heading home after living and working in the UK then this article should prove very useful in providing you with a checklist of all the things you need to tie up before you leave. Read more
What is a recruitment agency and should I use one? Last updated 24/02/2022 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Employment If you are looking for a job in the UK then you might be surprised to learn that most of the job roles here in the UK are filled by recruitment agencies. If you've never used one or want to know more about using one, then this article is for you... Read more
Moving to London? 10 Top Tips for Finding Accommodation Last updated 17/09/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Accommodation Looking for a place to live in London could be one of the most challenging tasks you'll face. We've put together some fantastic tips to help guide you and hopefully save you from being a victim of an all too common accommodation scam. Read more
Moving Your Money Overseas Last updated 24/09/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Arrival Formalities, Know Before You Go Have you thought about how you are going to move your money from your current bank account to your UK one? Whilst cash passports are great for storing travel funds, they are not competitive when it comes to transferring larger sums of money. Similarly, banks will usually charge handling fees and their exchange rate is never as favourable as the specialist money transfer companies. Read more
Travel Insurance - World Nomads Last updated 21/08/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go BritBound has partnered with World Nomads to help bring you simple and flexible comprehensive travel insurance from your flight here to your flight home and everything in between! Read more
London Accommodation - Arrive Homes Last updated 19/08/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Accommodation Arrive Homes is a property lettings company that was started by a couple of teachers who are very familiar with how difficult organising a room in London can be. Particularly if you're relocating from overseas! Read more
Employment Assistance for Career Professionals Last updated 14/08/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Employment If you are an experienced career professional looking for assistance in an industry not covered by our Job Starter packages, then worry not! BritBound can still assist you and help you find the right job role for your skill set. Read more
London Accommodation - Crenns Properties Last updated 10/08/2022 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Accommodation Crenns Properties is our longest standing accommodation partner. They’re a family owned business with properties in great locations all over West London! They specialise in short term accommodation meaning that you can opt for a 1, 2 or 3 month lease. Read more
Where to Stay When you First Arrive in London Last updated 06/06/2023 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Accommodation Finding a place to live in London is not easy! We recommend considering short-term accommodation, as this way you can avoid committing to a year in a room only to find out that your commute is 2 hours long or the rent is more than you can afford! Read more
Moving to the UK and Working as a Teaching Assistant Last updated 25/09/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Employment If you are interested in working in a school, either primary or secondary but don’t have the qualifications or experience to be a teacher then being a teaching assistant could be a great option for you. This article has been written by Mrs M Milne (Retired Teacher - Deputy Head) Read more
Electronic App-Based Banking - Everything You Need to Know Last updated 19/08/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Arrival Formalities, Employment Monzo, Monese, Revolut, who and what are these new alternatives to traditional banks? And more importantly can you trust them with your money? Read more
Worried about moving to the UK? So you should be! Last updated 06/09/2019 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Decision Time!, Know Before You Go Moving to the UK for the first time? Worried about what lies ahead? Are you beginning to doubt your decision? Whether you're heading here solo or with friends, it's understandable that you're going to feel anxious.... Read more
London - The First Weeks Last updated 28/11/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go, Finding your way around, Inspiration, Be Inspired!, Travel How often do expectations and reality perfectly line up with each other? Read more
Homesickness - A Cure Last updated 20/10/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go, Inspiration, Be Inspired!, Travel There are times where you may miss home, how do we overcome it? Read more
Top 10 Music Festivals Last updated 03/10/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Know Before You Go, Inspiration, Entertainment, Be Inspired!, Music and Festivals, Travel Want to see some of the worlds biggest acts all at the one place? Feel like joining thousands at one of the biggest festivals in the world? Here's the top 10 that you must see before you go! Read more
Excess Baggage Last updated 27/09/2017 by Sarah Category: Resources Too many trips to Primark and thinking how will I get things home? Read more
Finding Accommodation Last updated 27/09/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Accommodation So many people want to live here and, as a result, finding a place to call home can be a bit of a challenge. But don’t panic, that’s why we’re here. Read more
Tax Refunds in the UK Last updated 02/09/2019 by Sarah Category: Resources Don't be one of the thousands who have no idea they are owed money by the HMRC! Find out now if you're due a tax refund... Read more
Accommodation in London: East London Last updated 27/09/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Accommodation Finding a place to live in London can be a challenge at times; but never fear, we've put together some tips, tricks and location information to help make the process easier for you! Read more
Accommodation in London: North London Last updated 27/09/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Accommodation Finding a place to live in London can be a challenge at times; but never fear, we've put together some tips, tricks and location information to help make the process easier for you! Read more
Accommodation in London: West London Last updated 26/09/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Accommodation Finding a place to live in London can be a challenge at times; but never fear, we've put together some tips, tricks and location information to help make the process easier for you! Read more
Accommodation in London: South London Last updated 27/09/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Accommodation Finding a place to live in London can be a challenge at times; but never fear, we've put together some tips, tricks and location information to help make the process easier for you! Read more
How to use the London Underground Last updated 27/09/2017 by Sarah Categories: Resources, Finding your way around Read more
Follow Us Last updated 27/09/2017 by Sarah Category: Resources Keep up to date on all the BritBound shenanigans by following us on Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, YouTube, and joining our private BritBounders Only Facebook Group! Read more
