11 Essential Resources For Moving To England
Knowing how time-consuming it is to sift through the internet to find essential tools you need to move to England, I’ve condensed 11 must-haves here. Although these resources are recommended repeatedly throughout different blog posts, I’m intentionally listing them so they can be easily and quickly referenced when you don’t have the time to search.
These are products I use or wish existed when I relocated from Texas to England in 2017. For products I have limited experience with using, I vouch for them based upon referrals, research, or first-hand collaboration.
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Moving
Ultimate Moving To England Workbook – Exclusively launched August 2022. This is the holy grail of “how to” England. Click for details.
Moving Abroad Checklist – If you haven’t already, become an aBroad purpose member to download this free detailed checklist. While it can be used for any move overseas, it concentrates on moving from the US to the UK. Download today.
Expat Negotiation Kit – To estimate how much you need for a salary to afford to live in England, use this expat negotiation kit. Custom made by aBroad purpose with real living expenses to help you forecast your own living expenses. Don’t accept an expat contract until you use this. Know what to ask for so you can truly enjoy living in the UK.
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iVisa – While I was fortunate enough to have our company sponsor manage Visa documentation, managing this on your own can feel complicated and time-consuming. For travel documents moving abroad, use iVisa. It’s the company even the BBC trusts.
Pets Lets – For finding a property to live in the UK with pets, sign up for a free account on Pets Lets. And if you can’t find a property in the UK postcode you’re seeking, contact Pets Lets directly to inquire. Pets Lets also offers relocation assistance from the US to the UK. Read more about Pets Lets.
Money
Wise – For managing and transferring money between a US bank account and a UK one, Wise is THE best. They transfer money the fastest, offer the best exchange rates, and even have debit cards that you can use regardless of currency type. Seriously a MUST for Americans moving overseas.
Insurance
Global Health Insurance – If you’re concerned about healthcare coverage because you travel extensively between the UK and USA, unsure if the NHS will meet your needs (like having a baby), or simply want private healthcare as a choice, consider global insurance. I can vouch for Cigna, but other choices might be more suitable for your unique situation. Get a free quote for global insurance today.
Home & Car Insurance – The best tool to use to estimate insurance expenses or to quote an insurance policy on home/content or car insurance is comparethemarket.com. Rather than go to each individual insurance company, comparethemarket.com aggregates all the options for you. Get your contents or car insurance quote today.
Utilities
Broadband & Energy – The best tool to use to estimate utilities is comparethemarket.com. Rather than go to each individual utility company, comparethemarket.com aggregates all the options for you. It’s seriously brilliant. Get your utilities quote today.
Taxes
My Expat Taxes – Even if you no longer live in the US, you still have to file taxes as an American. Because taxes are complicated enough, use My Expat Taxes to file and answer all the unique tax circumstances of your dual country residency. First-time users of My Expat Taxes receive a discount as an aBroad purpose reader. Read more about tax Q&A for expats. And be sure to use this link for the discount!
Books
Raising Global Nomads – For a resource to help with raising expat kids – both while living overseas and repatriating – read Raising Global Nomads. This is a book that will bring you to tears but also provide reality, comfort, and the support you need when you need it most. The book is practical and in many ways functions as a counselor. My only regret was that I did not read it before leaving the US, but once I was getting settled.