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Moving to London in July!
« on: April 27, 2010, 05:57:39 PM »
 Hi Everyone,

My husband, my kids, and I are moving to London in July.  I think we are targeting around the Hamstead area for a new home.  Do you all know if that will be to late to apply to the state schools around us or should I do that in May when we go to find a house?  I am so at the beginning stages of this I don't really know what else to ask.  Thanks!!
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Re: Moving to London in July!
« Reply #1 on: April 27, 2010, 06:01:13 PM »
Welcome to UKY!
You'll find lots of information here. :)
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Re: Moving to London in July!
« Reply #2 on: April 27, 2010, 06:07:04 PM »
Hello and welcome!!
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Re: Moving to London in July!
« Reply #3 on: April 27, 2010, 06:12:44 PM »
Welcome to UKY!

Don't have a clue about the school thing...we registered my daughter for Year 1 after we moved and had to wait around 1 week before she started...if that helps any.
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Re: Moving to London in July!
« Reply #4 on: April 27, 2010, 06:51:58 PM »
Welcome!  I am moving to London in June.  My husband is already there.  Unfortunately we don't have kids yet so I can't tell you a thing about schools but good luck! 
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Re: Moving to London in July!
« Reply #5 on: April 28, 2010, 01:49:00 AM »
Thanks Everyone!  I appreciate the injavascript:void(0);fo and the welcome!  :D
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Re: Moving to London in July!
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2010, 05:46:05 AM »
Hi and Welcome--
I would start the school process when you are there in May. July is a hard time of year because schools close mid to late July for summer. It is best if you can get things sorted before then.
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Re: Moving to London in July!
« Reply #7 on: April 28, 2010, 02:29:14 PM »
Hi everyone, and a special Welcome & Hello to MichiganMom and EggNut!

My [British] husband and I [American] are in our 50s and moving back to the London area in July. I lived there for about 1.5 years back in 2003 and we've been in the States for about 6 years now.

We're giving it all up to return to the UK - leaving our jobs, selling our house, cars, everything we own. At this point in our lives, we don't want baggage: figuratively or literally! Scary - but exciting!

Hope all goes smoothly for you!
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Re: Moving to London in July!
« Reply #8 on: April 28, 2010, 04:03:29 PM »
Welcome to UK-Yankee.  What a wonderful opportunity you and your family have.  You'll love this forum; it's the absolute best!!!  I hope all goes well for you.
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Re: Moving to London in July!
« Reply #9 on: April 29, 2010, 12:40:52 PM »
Yay!  More London peeps!  Welcome!
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Re: Moving to London in July!
« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2010, 02:51:58 AM »
Thanks everyone.  We are really hoping to find a flat in May so we have a mailing address to begin to register my kids for school.  I am trying to figure out where to focus on looking.  I am in sticker shock with the rental costs as I live in the midwest.  I was hoping 500 pounds per week would get us something in north London in a central location near a tube and grocery, but maybe I was naive.  I read somewhere rent is calculated on 4.3 weeks per month?  Anyone have ideas?  ???
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Re: Moving to London in July!
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Re: Moving to London in July!
« Reply #12 on: May 02, 2010, 03:02:44 AM »
Thanks mapleleafgirl!  I don't know why I didn't do that.  Thanks for the links as well!! :D
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Re: Moving to London in July!
« Reply #13 on: June 03, 2010, 02:57:37 PM »
Hello!

We've recently moved our family to Hampstead from Chicago.  Been here 9 weeks now!  It's a charming neighborhood, loads of families and great parks, shops, ect...  We spend 500 pounds per week on our Hampstead flat but it is only 2 bedroom.  That is pretty much what you get for that amount around these parts.  West Hampstead seems to be a bit more affordable if you are looking for more space...  Let me know if you need any info on the area.  Can't help much with the school situation as we have a 21 month old son.  Just getting into the nursery discussions now...  :)

Best,
Natalie
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