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Practical guides

Field guides for a new country.

General information to help you get oriented — not legal, financial or immigration advice. Rules change and differ across the UK, so always check current official guidance.

Home

  1. 01 Renting accommodation in the UK: a first-timer's walkthrough From searching to signing — what to look for and what to ask before you commit. 1 min
  2. 02 Deposits and tenancy agreements, explained How deposits work, how they should be protected and how to get yours back. 1 min
  3. 03 Proof of address when you've just arrived A common catch-22 for newcomers, and the documents that often help. 1 min

Money & admin

  1. 04 Opening a UK bank account What banks usually ask for, and what to do while you wait. 1 min
  2. 05 Student budgeting that actually holds up A simple monthly system for rent, food, travel and the things you forget. 1 min

Work

  1. 06 Preparing for a job search The groundwork that makes every application easier. 1 min
  2. 07 Writing a CV for UK employers Structure, length and the details that are different from other countries. 1 min
  3. 08 Understanding UK workplace culture Indirect communication, small talk and the unwritten rules of the office. 1 min

Life

  1. 09 Adjusting to life in a new country Culture shock, homesickness and finding your footing. 1 min