Hello all,
I'm in the process of planning to move to the U.K., with a particular interest in the London area (due to higher availability of jobs). I'll be able to work, as I'll have an EEA Family permit, and will apply for a Residence Card on arrival.
At this point, I'm navigating the woes of trying assess the neighborhoods in London. I'm looking for an area that's meets my needs in terms of family life, safety, culture, price, and accessibility. I'll be moving with my wife and 7 year old child, so it has to be a family friendly and SAFE neighborhood. We won't have a car, so it has to be accessible. As far as culture goes, coming from the Princeton area in the U.S., we'd like to have access to museums, restaurants, etc. And since we won't have a car, it has to be accessible by public transport to wherever I work, as well as amenities like grocery stores, etc. And finally, I'd like to stick with a monthly rent of about £1200, for a 2 bedroom.
Where can I look that would meet all these criteria?
Are there reputable agencies to work with that may be able to assist?
What are typical requirements for leasing or renting a property in the U.K.?
Also, I'd like to stay in temporary short term lodging (1-3 weeks) while we get the "lay of the land" and actually visit neighborhoods ourselves. Are there hostels that
are family friendly? Or are they mostly filled with traveling university students?
Thanks!
