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Moving from Middle East- Things to Remember

 I was moving with a family, so I understand that there are 100s of things we want to focus on. Things like what city we should move to? where we should live? if you have older children, which schools and colleges? among other things. 

These are my advice which everyone who is moving to the UK should remember especially from middle eastern countries.

These are all my opinion, of course, please look at your individual circumstances. Remember there is no 1 size fits all solution.

Things to bring to the UK

1. Clothes

Make sure you have some warm clothes for the beginning as it really gets very cold in the UK. Some people have advised that the clothes are cheaper in the UK. In my opinion, it is honestly the same. Clothes from brands like Mark and Spencer are fine, If you're moving more towards the north, you can also buy thermals for the younger children.

2. Cookware

I highly recommend getting your routine cookware, you will be moving into a new country & with the COVID and quarantine, you won't be able to run to the shop and buy an entire cooking ware for yourself and also keep in mind you might not get all the cookware of your choice.

3. Essential Electronic Upgrades

If you have the money, buy your essential electronic items before you move in. I am well aware you can get electronic things from your phone contract but, it might take a few months for this to happen.

4. Bank summary from your banks

Never forget to bring your bank statement from your bank and it might be the problem, It happened to me that is why.

5. Your essential books

If you have some important books, Do not leave them behind, you might be able to get some books on loan or buy them. But they are expensive, it is best to keep your most important books. You can send them by Cargo.

6. Eyeglasses

If you are shortsighted or long-sighted, it is best to buy a few pairs and bring them with you, maybe more if you break them.

7. Essential item repairs

If you have some items that need repairing, best to get them repaired before moving,

8. Cash Expenses to cover you for 3 months + rent

Check the house of the city you plan to move into so you have a rough idea of the house. Make sure you have at least 3 months of cash flow. You won't get the salary in the first month. I had my first salary 1.5 months later sometimes the first salary is lower than expected. 

9. International Driving License

Get your driving license just before traveling so you can use it up to 1 year after you arrive in the UK, You can do your UK driving test once you arrive.

Things Not to bring

1. Furniture

There is no point in bringing the furniture to the UK, for many reasons. 1st you might need to move again and you would just be moving things from one house to the next and it will cost money. and 2nd it may not be right for your current home, (maybe too big or small) so best to buy from the UK.

2. Storage items

If you have a lot of clothes that you plan to bring in cartons, you are bringing in things you might never need. Remember you will be moving around if you are bringing tons of items, you might initially live in a small house until you find the right one. Where will you keep them?

I think  6 x-large cartons is enough for a family of 3.

3. Non-essential books

Please don't bring 100 kg worth of books, only bring those items you know you would need.

4. Tons of Jewellery

If you have a lot of jewelry best to buy a locker in your home country and leave it there. First few months you will be trying to settle in finding a suitable house & getting your car. These take time and you might have to live in not so pleasant areas sometimes.








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