Expat Hub
🏠 Living in the United Kingdom
The complete expat guide — cost of living by city, finding a flat (letting agents & council tax), NHS healthcare and everything before you move.
Key topics
Click any topic for the full guide.
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Cost of Living
Monthly budgets for London, Manchester, Edinburgh and regional cities.
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Finding Housing
Letting agents, deposits, council tax — how to rent as an expat.
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NHS Healthcare
IHS surcharge, GP registration, hospitals and what expats need.
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Banking in the UK
Monzo, Starling, Barclays — open an account as a foreigner.
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Getting Around
Oyster, contactless, trains — no car needed for most expats.
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Best Cities for Expats
London, Manchester, Edinburgh — pros and cons for new arrivals.
All articles
Full guides, deep dives and practical references.
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How to find a flat in the UK as a foreigner
Letting agents, deposits, right-to-rent checks and landlord tips.
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NHS healthcare for expats — IHS, GP registration & private
How the Immigration Health Surcharge works and what NHS actually covers.
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Banking in the UK — open an account as a foreigner
Monzo, Starling, Barclays, HSBC — fees, cards and how to transfer money abroad.
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Cost of living in the UK 2026 — full city comparison
Honest monthly budgets for London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Bristol and Glasgow.