Expatriate Resources for Relocating to the United Kingdom

Expatriate Resources on the Internet for The United Kingdom (Great Britain) England, The UK

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The United Kingdom Expatriate Resources
Web Sites for UK Expatriates Abroad & Other Expatriates To The U.K.

Abacus Real Estate - Abacus Real Estate - We provide a free serviced office locator service for our international clients in London and most major European cities. We also supply a "Virtual Property Director" for clients who need periodic real estate support in the UK & Europe.
ActiveAbroad.com - ActiveAbroad.com - A unique resource for people relocating to London and the UK. Through partnerships with leading UK businesses, ActiveAbroad provides a comprehensive, on line, one stop shop giving easy access to all the services one requires before and after his relocation. Free membership gives access to a cost of living calculator, an e-mail account and essential relocation information. Customer service representatives based in London are on hand to offer personalised advice by e-mail
Article - Letter From Cornwall - Article - Letter
From Cornwall - I was looking for a quiet, inspirational place to write, a place far removed from the expense, noise and crowds of London. ‘Why not Cornwall?’ I thought, with that memory of the beach below the cliffs stuck in my mind. As things turned out, I came for a break and stayed for two years. I was seduced by landscape and seascape, by the lure of mythology and romantic legends. But the reality of life in Cornwall turns out to be both more and less than anyone could imagine.
Article - Stone Cottage Living In The Shetland Islands: The Most Northerly Part of the U.K. - Living In The Shetland Islands - Occasionally you can buy something for as little as GB£16,000, though it will probably need some work. UK properties are probably physically smaller that US ones I believe, but bigger ones occasionally come on the market, consisting of an old stone-built Manse or Dwelling house of some past Laird (landowner). The unusual occasionally becomes available, an island or a lighthouse property, though these are rare nowadays. by Paul Kelly This article first appeared in Volume Two - Issue Number Eight of the Escape From America Magazine.
Article - Old is New Again In London - Article - Old is New Again In London - "It's got hallucinogenic properties," Matt says holding a flame to the silver teaspoon. A lava-like stream runs into the glass of clear liquid Absinthe. "Robin you may do the honors of the first drink but you must do it in one swig." Everyone's favorite expat writer, Robin Sparks is in London drinking absinthe, learning what London has to offer as a ciry to live in and what absinthe has to offer as a hallucinogenic... Read on.
Barge Shopping In Europe - Barge Shopping In Europe - Live in the heart of Europe on your own barge. Europe has over 10,000 miles of canals & rivers to explore so there's a lot of cruising area to choose from. Or, simply anchor your barge in your favorite city and enjoy a lifestyle without equal. - author Michelle Caffrey tell us how to go about it, "The second-most frequently asked question after “Why did you do this?” is “How did you do this?” After thirty years in the computer software industry, we needed to try something different. When we took a barge piloting course with Roger Van Dyken in France, my husband Paul and I had come back with the dream of owning a barge and living in Europe at least half of the year." by Michelle Caffrey
Barges The U.K. - Living the Barge Life - Barges The U.K. - Living the Barge Life - Escape From America on a Barge. Barge living, barge vacations, buying a Dutch Barge, a U.K. Narrowboat, converting barges, sailing on the French, Dutch and U.K. waterways, rivers and canals. ~ more
Britain On Track...Britain With Britrail - Britain On Track...Britain With Britrail - North America's source for Britrail Passes and various British Rail related products.

~ Books About The United Kingdom ~

The Four Nations: A History of the United Kingdom by Frank Welsh

United Kingdom (Nations of the World) by Brian Innes

London (Eyewitness Travel Guides) by Michael Leapman

britbuys.com - britbuys.com - We are a new online British grocery shop aiming specifically at people living in spain. we have over 400 products and all orders wil be delivered in 2/3 days from our store in Spain.
Britishmailorder.com - Britishmailorder.com - Direct links to over 850 web sites selling all types of British products by mail order - food, clothes, books, videos, gifts, magazines, etc - a good hunting ground for British expats and Anglophiles.
Brits Abroad - Brits Abroad - Information for British expatriates and those interested in British culture.
Brits Abroad Yahoo - Brits Abroad Yahoo - Information and resources for Brit expats by country
Brits Online - Brits Online - Includes resources, media, businesses, and advice for British expatriates in the U.S.
Buy to Let advice non-UK investors - Buy to Let advice non-UK investors - If you would like to move abroad to the UK and/ or invest in real estate in the UK, this comprehensive e-book package explains all regulatroy tax implications, practical considerations and steps to undertake.
Buying a Home in Britain - Buying a Home in Britain - Book - Survival Guide.
Canada for Brits - Fleeing Britain For Canada - Canada for Brits - Fleeing Britain For Canada - "Canada had always allured us. The thought of all that space, the huge land mass, the natural resources, the healthy living, lumberjacks, bear wrestling, canoes, maple syrup and pancakes .... all the things we had seen on TV and the movies. One could get lost there - what a wonderful thought. Having a vacation home that could act as a base camp for exploring North America (or even south), would be fantastic. And now, with the Internet, and modern communications systems, we could also operate our business ventures from anywhere on the globe, funding our dreams as we go."
Consolidated Health Travel & Expatriate Medical Insurance - Consolidated Health Travel & Expatriate Medical Insurance - With offices both in the UK & the USA we offer expatriate medical insurance plans & travel plans for both short & long term stays abroad. Being independent we offer plans by several underwriters including Lloyds of London.
Countyweb Business Directory - Countyweb Business Directory - Business Directory listing the contact details of 2.1 million UK businesses.
Create a New Country - Including SeaLand - Principality of SeaLand in U.K. Waters - Create a New Country - Including SeaLand - Principality of SeaLand in U.K. Waters - Why not start a new country? One just like you want. The idea isn't so far-fetched is it? Well, a group of people have been trying to start one for three decades. In fact several attempts have been made. Q: Why hasn't it happened? A: The folks trying to start one have all been Libertarians. A Libertarian, in case you don't know, is someone who thinks and talks but never acts. (Sorry fellows.... just stating the obvious.) But the concept is a sound one. With a new country there would be the possibility of freedom from taxes, freedom of thought, respect for the individual over the group and so forth. ~ What's cooking? Undersea Cities, Cities on Islands, Boats that float with cities on them. There are several projects now under way and lot's of speculation. Some thinktanks are doing some serious thinking about it. ...and there are interesting articles about projects and places, ...and even some tidbits of hope. ~ more
Culture Shock! : Ireland - Culture Shock! : Ireland - Book
Culture Shock! : London at Your Door (Britain) - Culture Shock! : London at Your Door (Britain) - Book
Doolan's Bar in Waterford - Doolan's Bar in Waterford - By Bill Bonner from the Daily Reckoning - "The music style might be best described as Irish self- pity. The songs were political. Sentimental. Maudlin. When they weren't describing some guy who had to leave Ireland to find work in Florida, poor fellow, they expressed the familiar Irish themes: irredentism, patriotism and pathetic proletarianism. They were sung in that whiney Irish tenor voice that brings a mist to your eyes -- if you are in a particularly lugubrious mood or an alcoholic stupor."
Elite Mortgages Limited - Elite Mortgages Limited - Independent UK mortgage broker offering mortgage services to UK expatriates and other nationalities who wish to buy or re-finace property in the UK.
Embassies Resources for the United Kingdom - United Kingdom - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - Embassies of the U.K. and embassies to the U.K.
EnglishHall.com - The UK luxury goods store - EnglishHall.com - The UK luxury goods store - EnglishHall.com is the new on-line store for luxury goods from the UK, including items from some of Britain's most prestigious manufacturers. Range includes goods by Swaine Adeney Brigg, Truefitt & Hill, Launer, Norfolk Lavender & Staffordshire enamels.
Excess Luggage - Excess Luggage - Specialist excess baggage, persoanl effects, Unaccompanied Baggage
Forwarding Company dedicated to providing value for money, Excess Luggage solutions. We offer expedited services by Air, Sea, & road as well as express delivery to the door worldwide. If there's an air or seaport where you want to go, we can get it there safely and reliably.
Expatriate-finance.co.uk - Expatriate-finance.co.uk - UK based independent internet mortgage broker offering services to UK expatriates and other nationalities who wish to buy or refinance property in the UK.
FOCUS Information Services - FOCUS Information Services - FOCUS is a non-profit membership organisation run by and for international residents of all nations. FOCUS offers a variety of services, publications and programmes on living and working in the UK. Whether you've just mastered the Tube, are an established resident, or are sorting your boxes for your next posting, you can count on FOCUS to help you cope with the changes and challenges of expatriate life from moving in, to moving on. A truly international organisation, FOCUS boasts a membership of over 40 different nationalities.
Freighter Travel - Freighter Travel - Philadelphia to Sydney, Australia - 40 Days and 40 Nights Aboard The Melbourne Star - There are four container ships employed in the Blue Star service from the U.S. east coast to New Zealand and Australia. The round trip itinerary normally embarks at Savannah with the voyage ending in Philadelphia upon the return. Early embarkation at Philadelphia or Norfolk and late disembarkation at Norfolk, Savannah or Houston can often be arranged-space permitting-for moderate additional fare.
Freighter Travel - Escape From America By Freighter - Freighter Travel - Escape From America By Freighter - The ambiance is different, the pace is relaxed. You're not surrounded by jitterbug tourists, you're meeting interesting people in an informal setting. Your destinations are not on the itinerary of the standard cruise ships. You are taking a trip and a vacation that is as unique and memorable as any that it is possible to take. Traveling by freighter is not for the ordinary. The ordinary is simply that... ordinary. Traveling by freighter recalls the world of Graham Greene, Paul Bowles and Joseph Conrad. It's almost decadent in the pleasure it provides. It's damn exotic ...do it.
Gateways Moving - Gateways Moving - Moving to UK - informationa and guides.
Global Nomadic Housing For Expatriates - Global Nomadic Housing For Expatriates - Global Nomadic Housing for expats? Why not? Design your living space & workshop and take it with you... Maverick designer Colin Reedy tells us how. In this the second part of this innovative concept Colin provides drawings of what a shipping container can be turned into. The finished product is amazing! You can use this concept to turn a shipping container into a portable dwelling that you can cheaply ship anywhere in the world. It's sort of like global backpacking with your own house. Colin provides details on how to build one yourself.
Green Mango Property Finders - Green Mango Property Finders - Friendly and professional relocation and property finders. We offer tailor-made packages to help your relocation to London run as smoothly and stress-free as possible.
Hastings 1066 England UK - Official Hastings1066 Website - Hastings 1066 England UK - Official Hastings1066 Website - With detailed information of Hastings attractions, Hastings happenings & events in Hastings1066 country.
Hidden London: the world's first garden suburb, with Dutch inspired architectural delights and no tourists - Hidden London: the world's first garden suburb, with Dutch inspired architectural delights and no tourists - Even after I had lived in London for over a decade, I realized I had only caught a glimpse of the real city. But I did discover a few gems. Here's one of them: Bedford Park on the Bath Road, London W4. This is London's garden suburb and holds hidden charms outside the tourist zone, without the crowds. Developed in the late 1800s, this was the world's first garden suburb. Many of the houses were designed by the architect Norman Shaw and are steeped in history with ancient lead-framed windows and Dutch-inspired architectural delights. by Gary Scott
Historic Chapel Street, Penzance, Cornwall UK - Historic Chapel Street, Penzance, Cornwall UK - One of the hidden jewels of Penzance is historic Chapel Street where the oldest and most interesting architecture is to be found.
Homemade Holidays - Homemade Holidays - Personalised tours and self drive itineraries for visitors to England, Scotland and Wales who want to be something more than "just another tourist". Seeing the Britain you want to see planned with you by a real Englishman in England.
Instant Offices - Instant Offices - The most comprehensive database of serviced offices covering the UK and Europe. Virtual tours, maps, local area information and price guides.
Interfisc - Interfisc - Jonathan Schwarz,a leading tax barrister, outlines the tax implications of the ownership of UK residential property, with particular reference to foreign nationals & non-residents.
Jobs, Employment and Career Opportunities in the U.K. - Jobs, Employment and Career Opportunities in the U.K. - Job resources for the United Kingdom.
Living & Working in Britain - Living & Working in Britain - Book, Survival book guide.
Living in London: A Practical Guide - Living in London: A Practical Guide - Now in its ninth edition, Living in London is published by the Junior League of London and is the essential resource for expats both before their move and while living in London. With contributions from over 300 Junior League members (most of whom are expats) it is written by expats for expats. All profits from the sale of Living in London support our charitable efforts for London’s children in need.
Londonmagnet - Londonmagnet - Internet Directory for London.
London Souvenir Shop - London Souvenir Shop - Unique gifts, collectibles and souvenirs from London, plus visitor information. Secure online trading.
Media & News for the U.K. - Media & News for the U.K. -
Modular Private Medical Insurance UK - Modular Private Medical Insurance UK - Private medical insurance for single, family, sole trader to corporate. Tailored private medical insurance plans. Highly experienced advisors to match medical plans to your need. Free quick quote on-line. Free e-mail only service. Critical illness, health and care schemes from single to corporate.
Newsstand British Magazine Subscriptions - Newsstand British Magazine Subscriptions - Subscribe to any of over 3500 English, American and European magazines. Delivered to your door. All prices include postage and packing and we are to date the cheapest for most worldwide destinations.
Nick's Removals - Nick's Removals - Removal company based in Manchester and Blackpool,single items too full loads,Nationwide and Europe.
Overseas Judicial Information by Country - Overseas Judicial Information by Country - Find out what your rights are as an American Abroad - What kind of assistance can you get? Not just what can they do to you, but also what can they do to protect you? (Can the country you go to protect you from the country you've left? Other complicated issues.
Overseas Judicial Information by Subject - Overseas Judicial Information by Subject - Find out what your rights are as an American Abroad - (Can the country you go to extradite you back to the country you left?) Child Support Enforcement Abroad - Marriage Abroad - Divorce Overseas - Extradition treaties - more ~
Overseas Retirement - Overseas Retirement - We are constantly looking for new resources for this directory. We predict that within five years it will be a very large section.
Pretty Good Britain - Pretty Good Britain - For people who know better.
Riding the Rails - Unique Train Trips Worldwide - Riding the Rails - Unique Train Trips Worldwide - Yes indeed, just when you were about to take another dull trip to the Bahamas to stay in a hotel that is a mirror image of the same hotel in your own home town we decided to tell you about train trips worldwide. We've seen these websites and we can only emphasize that the possiblities are extremely exciting. Train trips through the Australian outback, New Zealand, the Road to Mandalay on the Orient Express and to places you would have never considered. Includes books on the subject.
Saunders 1865 International - Saunders 1865 International - Specialists in helping North Americans relocate to/from/& withing Europe. Services include HomeFinding, Settling-in & Schooling Assistance, Departure Assistance, Rental Management & Home Sale (including Corporate Buyouts).
Sterling International Movers - Sterling International Movers - An infomative site for expatriates moving to the UK with infomation on importing household effects,pets,carsand electrical appliances.Available in English,French,Spanish and German.
Stronvar House Scottish Vacations - Stronvar House Scottish Vacations - Historic Mansion sleeps 12 in spacious self-catering vacation rental accommodation in the mountains of central Scotland. Good touring base convenient for Edinburgh, Glasgow and 30 Golf Courses. A family and friends gathering place.
Telephone - Expatriates Telephone Search & Country Code Lookup - Telephone - Expatriates Telephone Search & Country Code Lookup - Search over 700 telephone dirctories worldwide from one search portal, also get country code requirement based on where you are calling from and where you are callilng to.
The American Expats of North West England - The American Expats of North West England - A non-profit club for American and Canadian expats, and others with ties to North America, in the north west. We have a busy schedule of activities and special events, and a membership of over 100 families.
Travel Britain - Travel Britain - UK travel and tourism guide.
UK Commercial Mortgage - UK Commercial Mortgage - UK commercial mortgages available from £50k up to £2 million, terms are available up to 30 years and up to 85% LTV.
Ukupdate.net - Ukupdate.net - keeping British expats all over the world in touch with the UK.
UK Visa - UK Visa- British immigration, employment, and education agency, arranging work permit and professional job search, education visa and university placements for foreign students.
ukworldwide.com - ukworldwide.com - aims to be a place for information and services for anyone (expatriates or not) interested in the UK.
UK Yankee - UK Yankee - A guide for Americans considering moving to the UK, and expatriates already living there.
Unique Cottages - Unique Cottages - lovely selection of self catering holiday cottages, castles and apartments
all over Scotland in truly spectacular locations.
UpMyStreet - UpMyStreet - The real-life guide to your neighbourhood Discover local services and stores, examine property prices, nearby schools and your council's record, search classified ads and entertainment listings and much more.
Visa Requirements Worldwide - Visa Requirements Worldwide - Find out the visa requirements from any nation to any nation - worldwide.
Voltages Worldwide - Voltages Worldwide - Get the voltages and plug requirements for all the worlds nations, including Bolivia.
Want a sample of what we're all about? - Want a sample of what we're all about? - Barge living, château renovation, jobs in France, creating businesses in France ~ more - We have country directories on most popular nations, including Belize, the Dominican Republic, and Panama.
Welcome to the Leven is Strijd - Welcome to the Leven is Strijd - 1928 Dutch Barge moored in London Docklands available for private hire. The barge has won 2 Good Food Awards and has been in operation for 16 years.