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Top Tips for Saving Money When You First Move to London

Posted in: Blog, General Advice | March 29, 2021 at 1:11 pm

Moving to London is notoriously expensive, but here are some of the ways you can manage the expense and save yourself some money.

Guest post by Zoe Price Arriving in London for the first time is an amazing feeling. This is one of the most vibrant cities in the world and there is so much on offer here for you to experience! However, London is also an incredibly expensive city to live in,...

4 Ways To Take Up Swimming In London On The Cheap

Posted in: Blog, General Advice, Useful Articles | February 12, 2021 at 9:03 am

Guest post by Rick Patterson Swimming is a full-body activity that provides plenty of physical and mental benefits when done on a regular basis. Unfortunately, not everyone is lucky enough to have their own private pool. But fear not, there are plenty of public swimming pools around London where you...

Budget Friendly Weekend in London: Cheap and Free Things to Do

Posted in: Blog, General Advice | February 6, 2021 at 10:45 am

Guest post by Hannah Wenston London is the largest city and the capital of England, so you know there are a lot of fun things to do. Chances are, you may have splurged a bit on traveling and the hotel, so you want to save money when you can. Why...

8 Routes To Explore London On Bike

Posted in: Blog, General Advice | February 2, 2021 at 3:33 pm

Guest post by Ethan Mays from Active Pedal With good infrastructure and lots of tourist attractions, London is definitely a perfect place to cycle around. Here are some suggestions for you to make the most out of your time, here in the capital city of UK. 1. For romanticists: Regent’s...

Top 25 Ways to Make Extra Money in London in 2021

Posted in: Blog, General Advice | January 2, 2021 at 8:00 pm

(This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase after clicking on a link we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.) By Graeme With 2020 finally behind us, it’s time to take a look at how to make quick money in London. Economic circumstances...

5 Alternative Living Spaces for a Mortgage Free Life

Posted in: Blog, General Advice | October 21, 2020 at 4:20 pm

Guest post by Lily Harris With the economy and housing market looking shaky for years to come in the wake of lockdown, homeowners, new graduates and retirees alike are looking for more affordable ways to live. The dream of living mortgage-free, however, needn’t be a dream. With some careful forethought...

Different Tips and Tricks to Cutting Down on Household Bills

Posted in: Blog, General Advice | September 30, 2020 at 4:16 pm

Earn a Flexible Income Driving Uber in London!

Guest post by Zoe Price The cost of living in London is extortionate. What you pay for a two-bedroom flat in the city could easily buy you a big house in another part of the country. Regardless, you likely don’t want to move away from the area, either because your...

How to Get Paid to Travel After Graduating

Posted in: Blog, General Advice | June 17, 2020 at 11:46 am

Most of us want two things: money and freedom Guest post by Sabrina Pinksen After spending years inside classrooms, pulling sixteen-hour days at the library writing papers and doing research, enduring endless exams and sleep deprivation, once we finish university we are more than ready for freedom. More often than...

Surviving Life as a Student in London: Top Tips and Tricks

Posted in: Blog, General Advice | April 22, 2020 at 1:50 pm

Hacks so you can enjoy London on a budget Blog post by Zoe Price London is a great city, but it is not necessarily the most affordable city to live in. While there are budget restaurants and free things to do in London, living in the city can be challenging...

Student Guide: The Most In-Demand Jobs for 2020

Posted in: Blog, General Advice | April 10, 2020 at 1:13 pm

The 10 most in-demand jobs for Students Guest post by Alyssa Johnson You still haven’t decided what career you want to pursue? There’s nothing strange with that. There’s nothing wrong with that. It’s okay to explore multiple opportunities before you settle for one career path. We’ve all watched older generations...