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    Moving to Tottenham Area Guide

    Tottenham has not always had the best reputation, but in recent years it has become one of London’s best-loved areas. Now described as a ‘hipster haven’, Tottenham is in the throes of gentrification, with renovation at the top of its priority list. The area is home to a diverse range of people, and despite the …

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      Moving to York: Area Guide 

      York is a city with a rich history and a thriving present. York has plenty of traditional charm; it’s a walled city, founded by the Romans, with a famous medieval cathedral to boot. Today, York is a thriving modern city and a truly exceptional place to live. It’s got a specialist local food scene, including the …

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        Moving to Portsmouth: Area Guide

        Portsmouth is a city best known for its port and naval history. It’s home to a Royal Navy base, as well as historic ships including HMS Victoria and the Mary Rose.  Today, Portsmouth is effectively the UK’s only island city, and one of England’s most densely populated urban areas.  The city’s continuing growth, historic past, …

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          Best Value Places to Rent in London – 2021

          London is home to one of the world’s busiest property rental markets, and frequently the rental prices seem rather expensive.  While there are many established areas and places within the London property market that have a very high rental bracket, some areas of London are yet to catch up to the more expensive rental locations …

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            Moving to Chorlton: Area Guide

            Chorlton is a popular suburb of Manchester which boasts a variety of properties, from delightful family homes to professional, purpose-built buildings.  Chorlton has an abundance of delicious eateries, bars and pubs, adding to its lively and bustling atmosphere. The area’s distance from the city centre gives it a sheltered vibe and a unique character, with …

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              Moving to Nottingham: Area Guide

              Nottingham is a vibrant and charming city with a lively atmosphere and great local neighbourhoods. Nottingham is envied by many for its high quality of living.  As the ninth-largest city in Britain, Nottingham has a rich heritage and a buzzing present, from its historical connection with Robin Hood to its many shopping and leisure activities …

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                Celebs Who Live in Surprising London Areas

                It comes as no surprise that there are many famous faces who call the UK capital home. From Kensington and Chelsea to riverside neighbourhoods, there are some pretty extravagant areas that all get their fair share of celebrity love.  Yet, it isn’t just these parts of London that you might bump into your favourite actor/ …

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                  Where to Rent in the UK’s Best Student Cities

                  Life as a student is complicated enough without having to worry about whether the city you live and study in is the best fit for you. What with slogging to the supermarket, the never-ending library sessions, leaving passive-aggressive notes asking your roommates to please do their washing up and ensuring you have enough of your student loan …

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                    Moving to Southampton: Area Guide

                    Southampton is a city with a lot to offer. Situated between two rivers, the Test and the Itchen, it’s on the northern tip of Southampton Water, a deep river estuary. Thanks to its southern, waterside climate, Southampton also has one of the warmest and sunniest cities in the UK. Today, Southampton is a vibrant and …

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                      Moving to Leeds Waterfront: Area Guide

                      Leeds is one of the UK’s fastest growing cities; its incredibly diverse economy makes the city a hotspot for young professionals and fun seekers in the North. And as a popular, up and coming urban neighborhood, Leeds Waterfront has a lot to offer its occupants, with a powerful industrial past and a thriving residential present. …


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