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Living in London

The Living in London guide provides extensive information compiled from personal experiences. The aim is to provide advice on relocating to and living in London, England. The section is divided into the following areas:

Flats/Apartments: Finding a flat. Typical rents. Comparison to other cities. Council Tax.

Job Hunting: Searching effectively via agencies, papers, websites. Terminology. Redundancy and unemployment benefits. Salary levels.

Banking: Major banks in London. Opening an account. Necessary documents. The UK money transfer system. Key terms.

Electricity/Gas/Water: Saving money in a competitive market for electric, gas and water services.

Television: Types of available services. Costs. The TV license. Taking a TV/VCR/DVD from another country. The UK electric system.

Telephone Services: Getting connected. Types of service. Choosing a provider. 

Mobile Phones: Available providers. Typical packages. Phone charges. International calls. Credit history and required documents.

Internet Service: Choosing an ISP. Costs. High-speed services.

Public Transport: How to use the tube. Links.

Medical Services: The National Health Service. Finding a doctor. Formalities.

Social Security: The UK system. How to get a National Insurance number.

Taxes & Government: EU and UK government. Types of work permits. Basic tax rules. Tax rates. Filing a tax declaration.

Important Numbers: Phone numbers for emergencies and directory enquiries.

Buying a Car: Finding/buying a car. Car insurance and taxes. Vehicle registration. British driver's license.

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