What to pack when moving to London from abroad
🧳 Airlines charge extortionate amounts for extra baggage, make sure you pack the right things when moving to London.
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It's hard to know what to pack when moving to a new house, let alone a new city in a new country. Packing for an international move to London is difficult due to a combination of factors including; variable weather, not much space in houses, tight airline baggage restrictions and expensive shipping costs to name a few.
Consider packing for your move to London
Here are some things that should definitely make their way into your suitcase.
Clothing 👖
Pack clothing that is suitable for London's changing weather, including; rain gear/warm layers for colder months and cooler clothes for the sticky summer temperatures.
Essential documents 📄
Be sure to bring important documents such as your passport, visas, a copy of your qualifications and any other legal or financial documents you may need.
Adaptors 🔌
London uses Type G plugs, so you will likely need to bring adaptors or power boards for your electronic devices.
Medicine 💊
If you take any prescription medication, be sure to bring enough to last several months, along with a copy of your prescription.
Personal items 🖼
Bring items that will make your new home feel comfortable and familiar, such as photographs, small books, and decorative items.
An unlocked mobile phone 📱
Make sure your mobile phone isn't locked to a local network before leaving your home country. This will save you a serious headache when you get a UK SIM card.
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Consider leaving at home
Remember, moving to a new city can be stressful, so you may want to consider packing only what you need and leaving non-essential items behind to simplify the process.
Overly bulky items 📺
London is known for its tight living spaces, so you may want to avoid bringing overly bulky items that won't get regular use.
Furniture 🛋
If you're moving to a rental property, it's likely it will be fully or part furnished. Shipping furniture to London is very expensive and most often, not necessary.
Kitchen items 🍽
London rental flats usually come furnished with kitchen appliances and items, especially if you're moving into an existing house share. If there are kitchen items you need you can easily find and purchase them.
Bed Linens and towels 🛌
Whilst bed linen and towels usually aren't provided in rental flats, it's not worth bringing your own. There are plenty of shops in London that you can buy new linens from when you first arrive.
