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Nov

Moving to Brisbane

Many Australians used to think of Brisbane as just a big country town, but in recent years, the capital of the Sunshine State has become a busy and fun place to live. The city has grown out of its rural roots and become a cosmopolitan hub of many different cultures. It is a lively place for both young professionals and families. Think of Sydney and Melbourne if they were smaller and cheaper. Brisbane has never been known for its nightlife, so the name “Brisvegas” has always been a little funny, but things change. With 2.27 million people, Brisbane is now one of the cities in Australia that is growing the fastest. Here’s everything you need to know about the city before you move there from the United States.

Location and geography

Queensland is 2.5 times bigger than Texas, so if you think Texas is big, you should see Queensland. Brisbane is in the southeast corner of the state of Queensland, which is in the northeastern part of Australia. This area is known as “the Sunshine State.” It makes sense, too, because on average, the state has 263 sunny days a year, which is more than any other state in Australia.

Brisbane has a large river that runs through the middle, a hilly center, and floodplains that cover most of the Greater Brisbane area. The city was founded in 1824 at the bend of the Brisbane River, so it’s safe to say that the people who live there have been through a few big floods. The last one was in December 2010, and since then, Brisbane’s flood defences have been getting better and better.

When it comes to earthquakes, Brisbane has been dealt a much better hand. There are sometimes earthquakes, but they are rarely strong enough for people to feel them. Seismologists say it’s very unlikely that an earthquake in Brisbane will do a lot of damage.

Climate

Brisbane gets more sunshine than any other Australian state capital. On average, the city in the Sunshine State has 283 sunny days a year, and that doesn’t even count the “partly sunny days.” The weather is definitely subtropical, and in the summer, the humidity is usually at its highest, between 65 and 70%. As you can see in the table below, the temperature doesn’t change much during the year. It stays between pretty warm and boiling hot.

Just so you know, if you like a white Christmas in the United States, you should know that it never snows in Brisbane. In southern Queensland, the most you’ll get are rare, light dustings.

Languages

Brisbane is like most big cities in Australia in that it has a lot of people from all over the world, especially from Southeast Asia. Population experts at ID say that 82% of Brisbane’s people speak English as their main language. After that, 2.6% speak Cantonese, 1.5% speak Cantonese, and 1.5% speak Vietnamese. At 0.8%, Italian is the next most common language. You can see all of the information here.here.

Moving to Brisbane

Before you even start to think about moving, there are a few practical things you should know.

Visas and work permits

No matter where in Australia you want to move, the visa rules are the same for US citizens. If you’re moving to Brisbane permanently, you’ll probably need a Skilled Migrant Visa, which will let you work there. Check out our full list of what US citizens need to do to get an Australian visa here.

Healthcare

Australia is lucky to have Medicare, a free health care system that is paid for by the government. Americans don’t have the right to use it, though. Expats from places like the UK and New Zealand can use Medicare, but everyone else has to pay for their own insurance.

So, we have teamed up with Cigna to offer private health insurance in Brisbane. Cigna will find you a plan that fits your needs. There are four levels of annual coverage to choose from, and you can add extra modules for more flexibility.

Start building a plan to protect your most important assets—you and your family—with a free quote.

Please note that one thing that makes Queensland stand out is that all ambulance services are free. In every other state, you have to pay for them.

Embassies

Australia is home to a few American embassies and consulates, but none of them are in Brisbane. The US consulate in Sydney, which is about 900 km down the coast, would be the first place you should go.

Moving costs

We’ve come up with a few estimates of how much it will cost to ship your things to Brisbane. The costs can vary a lot depending on what you’re moving, but this should give you a general idea. The prices are based on a 20-foot container with $70,000 worth of household goods.

Transferring money to Brisbane

If you want to move to Brisbane, you might need to change some of your US dollars into Australian dollars.

So, we’ve joined forces with Wise, an easy-to-use online service for sending money internationally that uses the real exchange rate and has low fees.

How much money could you save? Well, its services can be up to 8 times less expensive than those of traditional banks.

Join the 7 million people who are already using Wise and start using it today.

Living in Brisbane

Now comes the good part! Read on to find out everything you need to know about living and working in Brisbane.

Economy

“Australia’s New World City” is a more serious name for Brisbane. Brisbane has become an important part of both domestic and international trade because it is the city closest to East Asia in the United States. If you move to Brisbane now, you will be joining a city that is getting better. The economy of Greater Brisbane is worth about $154 billion, and this number is only expected to go up.

Employment

There are many job opportunities in Brisbane. Business services provide the most jobs in the city, and they cover a wide range of fields, from human resources and accounting to architecture and design. In May of 2017, healthcare, professional technical services, and retail trade were the top three most popular industries in Brisbane. Many big national and international companies, like Suncorp, Aurizon, and Domino’s, have offices in Brisbane. There are always jobs for both skilled and unskilled expats in a city that is growing quickly.

The traditional way to find work is to look in newspapers. Try the Brisbane Courier Mail and the Brisbane Times. But you can also use the Australian Government Career Information website and a popular Aussie job-hunting site to find information online.

Education

If you’re moving with your family, you might be thinking about where to send your kids to school and college. Luckily, the quality of education in Brisbane is very high.

Here are some of the best high schools in and around Brisbane:

Brisbane State High School opened in 1921 and serves more than 3000 students today. It is in South Brisbane at the corner of Cordelia Street.

Indooroopilly State High School is in the suburb of Indooroopilly, which sounds great. Aerospace Studies, which is required, is just one of many different courses.

All Hallows’ School has been around for 155 years, so it really is as old as it sounds. It’s a traditional school for girls only, and part of the uniform is a cute white hat. The annual fees are about $8,625 per year.

Brisbane Grammar School, is only for boys, on the other hand. With 1700 students and well-kept old buildings, you can decide if you want your son to stay there or just go during the day. The fees are between $15,000 and $20,000 per year.

There are no less than three world-class universities in Brisbane.

Griffith University, There are no less than three world-class universities in Brisbane. Griffith University was founded in 1971 with one campus and 451 students. It is in the top 3% of universities around the world. It now has 43,000 students and more than 300 degrees. That will help you grow.

Queensland University of Technology teaches more than 45,000 students, which beats that. This university was founded in 1989, so it isn’t as old as some of the others. However, it has a wide range of excellent degrees in technology.

The University of Queensland is last, but that doesn’t mean it’s least. It is the oldest university in the state, and in the QS World University Rankings, it comes in at number 47.

Cost of living

Check out our list of how much it costs to live in Brisbane. We’ve put the city’s prices in perspective by comparing them to those in New York. Numbeo says that New York’s prices are about 25% higher than those in Brisbane. To put all of this in perspective, the average monthly net salary (after taxes) in Brisbane is $3,318.49 and in New York it is $5,049.65.

Public transport

When it was built, Brisbane was pretty well thought out, so the city centre is made up of a simple grid. Streets like George Street and Edward Street are named after English kings. These streets meet with streets named after English queens. But if you don’t want to walk, there are many ways to get around Brisbane by public transportation. You’ll be glad to know that all of the buses and trams in this hot city have air conditioning.

Translink Go card

Translink is the company that runs all of the public transportation in Brisbane. If you’re going to live and work in Brisbane but won’t have a car, the best thing to do is get a Translink Go card. It’s much cheaper than paying for each trip separately, and you can easily add money to your card online.

Ferries

Brisbane’s way of life is shaped by the river that runs through it, so it’s not surprising that people there like to take the ferry. CityCats are the boats that Translink runs. They are a beautiful and easy way to get around the city.

Buses

Buses in Brisbane are clean, stylish, and easy to use. They are a great way to get around the central districts if you don’t want to take the ferry. Translink also runs a bus service called Nightlink that runs on weekends after midnight, so you can enjoy Brisbane’s nightlife without worrying about how to get home.

Trains

The rail system in the city uses electric trains, which are quiet and move pretty quickly. They link the centre of Brisbane to the suburbs, making it easy for people who live in the suburbs to get to work. The Airtrain service is helpful for the many people in Brisbane who fly often because it goes straight to Brisbane Airport. After all, Brisbane is Australia’s way in to Asia.

Bikes

Bicycles are a good choice if you’re in good shape and want to cut down on your carbon footprint. There are a lot of bike paths that go in and out of the city, so you can easily beat the buses on days when there is a lot of traffic. You don’t even have to have your own bike. The Brisbane City Council has a programme called CityCycle that lets you rent bikes at different spots around the city center. But they give the helmets away for free!

Free travel

When we talk about free, there are some buses and ferries in the city that you don’t have to pay for. Brisbane residents can use the City Loop and the Spring Hill Loop bus routes for free. In the same way, the CityHopper is a free ferry that runs between North Quay and Sydney Street every day.

Driving

It’s easy: if you have a licence to drive, whether it’s from Australia or another country, you can drive in Brisbane. Your commutes won’t be too bad, though. TomTom’s traffic index says that the level of traffic jams in Brisbane is only 28%, making it only the 96th worst city in the world for bad traffic. You could be in much worse shape.

Neighborhoods

We’d love to tell you about all of Brisbane’s almost 200 suburbs, but since there are so many, we think it’s best to just pick a few. There are great neighbourhoods in every part of the city, whether you go north, south, east, or west:

Hill Red

Red Hill is, not surprisingly, built on some pretty steep hills (although they are not red). This is a good place to live if you want to be close to the city centre (about 3 km away), but it’s a bit more expensive because of that. Many cafes, restaurants, and the Red Hill Special School serve the people who live in Red Hill. Canstar says that the average price of a home in the area is $646,808.

Everton Park

A long time ago, Everton Park and the nearby Everton Hills got their names from a cold and rainy part of England’s northwest. Everton Park is neither cold nor wet, which is a good thing. If you want a cheap place to live in the north of the city, this is a great choice. It’s great for families because there are lots of schools and nice cafes. Canstar says that the median price of a home in this area is $458,645.

Toowong is where MoveHub wants you to live on the west side of Brisbane. It has a beautiful setting, between the Brisbane River on the east and the Brisbane Botanic Gardens on the west. The elegant, tree-lined homes are close to the Toowong village shopping centre and some great pubs, like the Regatta Hotel. A house here costs an average of $616,231.

Corinda is right on the edge of the southern district of Brisbane. Corinda is much smaller than the other neighbourhoods we’ve talked about. Only 4,965 people live there, while 8,325 people live in Everton Park. The area started out as a small group of farmers. The name “Corinda” comes from the old cattle station in the area. Since then, the area has grown into a trendy and fairly affordable place to live. Its big parks, like Dunlop Park, are a big draw for the people who live there. About $504,118 will get you the average house here.

Carindale

In the east of Brisbane, there are a lot of places with the same name, like Carina, Carina Heights, and Carindale, which is made up of the words “Carina” and “dale.” In the 1850s, when Ebenezer Thorne built his estate, he named it after his daughter. Since then, her name has become very important in the area of east Brisbane. Carindale is a fairly new suburb. It was founded in 1980, and it is known for its big, expensive houses and a big shopping centre called Westfield Carindale. About $658,568 will buy you a house in Carindale.

Culture

Brisbane is the busy centre of the whole Sunshine State, so it makes sense that there are lots of things to do and places to see there. Since the weather is almost always nice, it makes sense that a lot of the city’s cultural events take place outside. Brisbane is lucky to have a lot of green space, as well as the river.

What to do

Many tourists choose to climb the beautiful Story Bridge, which crosses the Brisbane River. If you have the courage, this is something you should do while you’re there. In about two hours, you can climb 262 feet above sea level to see beautiful views of the city and the surrounding area.

When we talk about going beyond, there are a lot of things to do just outside of Brisbane. We’re talking about nature reserves that are the best in the world. If you go east, you’ll find the Moreton Bay Marine Park, which is full of amazing sea life. You can also go west to the Scenic Rim, which has many forests, valleys, and waterfalls.

But if it’s too hot to stay outside (which it will be sometimes), there are some great things to do inside. Across Victoria Bridge, on the South Bank, you’ll find the Queensland Cultural Centre. There are many beautiful buildings and interesting places to see here, like the Queensland Art Gallery, the Queensland Museum & Sciencentre, and the Queensland Performing Arts Centre.

Major events

If there’s one thing that shows that Brisbane is no longer a “big country town,” it’s the festivals that bring people from all over the country there every year. Here are a few of the best ones:

The Brisbane Comedy Festival brings together the best Australian comedians every year from late February to the middle of March. It’s always getting bigger. It began in 2009 at the huge Brisbane Powerhouse, but now it takes place at three different places. Bring your card for Translink!

Every year in September, all things Brisbane are celebrated at the Brisbane Festival, which sounds like it could be a lot of things. This is a well-known international arts festival with music, theatre, dance, and yes, even more comedy. Every year, more than a million people go to the festival, and in true Australian style, it ends with a big show of fireworks over the Brisbane River.

Sports

Most likely, Australian and American cultures have the most in common when it comes to sports. Sport is a big part of life in Brisbane, just like it is in every other city in Australia and the United States. If you want to live in Brisbane, you don’t have to like sports, but it helps.

For an active person, space to play sports is very important. The good news is that the Brisbane City Council knows this and provides a lot of space. We’ve already talked about the river and the bike lanes, but there are also 20 public swimming pools and a lot of sports facilities that are open to the public at certain times. Choose Brisbane says that there are also more than 6000 hectares of urban parks and more than 8000 hectares of conservation areas.

There are a lot of sports played in Brisbane, but soccer, cricket, tennis, and Australian rules football are probably the most popular (AFL). Australia is crazy about cricket, and if you don’t already know the rules, you should probably set aside a few days to learn them.

Check out some of the best places in the city:

The Brisbane Roar, the Brisbane Broncos, and the Queensland Reds all play at the Suncorp Stadium at 40 Castlemaine Street in Milton.

“The Gabba” is what people call the Brisbane Cricket Ground on Vulture Street in Woolloongabba. The Gabba is home to both national and international cricket, as well as the Brisbane Lions.

The Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre (Kessels Road, Nathan) has a main stadium with almost 50,000 seats, an athletics venue with 2,100 seats, and a beach volleyball complex called The Beach. You can train here if you are a lucky athlete from the Queensland Academy of Sport.

Food

Brisbane is becoming a more diverse and cosmopolitan city, so it makes sense that it has so many places to eat. Because there are so many Chinese and Vietnamese people living in Brisbane, there is a wide range of East Asian food to choose from. In the same way, there are also a lot of restaurants that focus on using only food from Queensland. We’ve picked a few of the best places to eat in Brisbane:

Hakataya Ramen (Queen Street Mall Shop + many more) does some really good ramen, and people in Brisbane love it. They just opened a new store in the city center, and it looks like it will keep growing. Their Karaka-men pork noodle soup, which is very spicy, is especially good. You can get free ramen there on your birthday if you go there.

Gerard’s Bistro (Gerard’s Lane, 14/15 James Street) is the place to go for food from the Middle East and the Maghreb. You are encouraged to share the menu with other diners, which makes for a pretty unique banquet-style meal. From Blackmore wagyu flap and oxheart tomatoes to Morasa polow with Iranian fruit, there is a huge range of food to choose from.

Jan Powers Farmers Market (Queen Street) balances out the food scene around the world with some good local food. Every Wednesday, it pops up in the middle of Brisbane. It’s a real sensory overload, with bread, meat, fish, fruit, vegetables, flowers, spices, oils, and so on. People in Brisbane love Jan Powers and her long-running market businesses because they help more than 300 growers sell their crops.

Burger Project (144 Edward Street and Southpoint) could save your life. We know that American people who live abroad sometimes want to eat real American food. In Brisbane, there are plenty of places to get burgers, bagels, chicken wings, and hotdogs. Take, for example, the Burger Project. It’s one of the few places where the pictures of the burgers on their website are actually what the burgers look like, and they’re great. In a similar way, 5 Dogs has some of the best hot dogs in Brisbane. It’s easy to figure out what The Bagel Boys are good for..

Nightlife

People used to joke when they called Brisbane “Brisvegas,” but as the city grows, its nightlife is becoming more exciting and worth talking about. Most of the year, the days are very hot, so when night comes, it’s nice and warm, making it a great time to have drinks on a rooftop bar. On a rooftop in Brisbane, you can get a great view of the whole city. But there is a long list of other choices if you want something a little more unusual. Fortitude Valley is the place to go for fun in Brisbane, and it is full of dance clubs and places to see live music. There are also places for people who like grunge, hard-core metal, and funk. Take a look at some of MoveHub’s favourite spots in Brisbane for a fun night out:

Up on Constance (20 Constance Street, Fortitude Valley) will have everything you need if you want something stylish and classy. Here, well-dressed Brisbane residents go to drink cocktails as the sun goes down over the city. The people who work at Up on Constance really want you to try new things when you drink. That’s why they change their menu so often to include exciting new drinks. Try the “Picnic Food” or the “Sunburned Mexican.”

The Met (Wickham Street, Fortitude Valley)use the phrase “Brisbane’s hottest nightclub” to describe themselves. Well, if there are up to 5,000 people in there on a warm Brisbane night, it might get a little warm. The Met is a three-level club that is great for people who want to really party. The website tells you to “lose yourself,” which is exactly what you might do when they turn out the lights. The Met is very big, with three floors and five bars. Its size is both exciting and scary.

The Beat Megaclub (677 Ann Street, Fortitude Valley) is the largest LGBT+ nightclub in Brisbane. It opened in 1983 and has been rocking Fortitude Valley ever since. If you thought the Met was big, you should see this: five nightclubs, six beer gardens, and seven bars are all on the same property. It really lives up to the name “megaclub.” You can actually party there every day of the year, if you ever wanted to.

Lefty’s Old Time Music Hall (15 Caxton Street) is out there enough. We added it in case you wanted something completely different. Lefty’s is the place to go if you miss your home country of the United States and the 1800s. You can drink beer and whisky in a beautiful building that is on the heritage list. The feel of the honky-tonk saloon will take you back to the Old West and make you forget for a moment that you are in the east of Australia. The upstairs Mermaid Lounge has over 70 different kinds of rum for you to try. If you’re still not sure, you should know that they also give away free popcorn.

Crime rate

You have nothing to worry about in Brisbane. With a score of 34.21/100, Numbeo says that the level of crime in the city is “low.” Also, “safety when walking during daylight” got a score of 84.88, which is very high.

Household goods & Personal Effects Shipping to Brisbane from UAE

Trust the professionals at Baxter Shipping for quick, smart, and secure international removals. For a long time, our company has facilitated shipping from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and the UAE to the United Kingdom. Packages sent to Brisbane and other locations in the world can be delivered directly by our team of logistics specialists to the doorstep. Whether you need to take only a few personal belongings, ship a whole office overseas, a car or need everything in your home delivered quickly, we can accommodate your needs and ensure a smooth relocation.

Moving abroad requires a different approach than the typical packing, loading, and transporting. Any company sending household belongings or personal effects to Brisbane must adhere to the strict criteria enforced by border officers and port inspection authority. With our years of experience in logistics, packing, and shipping, we were able to help create a system that reliably meets all of your deadlines. Whether you need to send a full household’s worth of belongings or just a few boxes, we at Baxter shipping provide the lowest possible shipping rates and flexible delivery schedules to meet your demands.

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Nov

Moving to Gold Coast

By admin

The Gold Coast has beautiful beaches, lush rainforests, and a laid-back way of life. It’s easy to see why it’s one of the fastest-growing cities in Australia and why people keep moving here from other places.

With just over 500,000 people living there, the Gold Coast is the sixth largest city in Australia.

The Gold Coast is 57 km long and has some of the most beautiful coastline in eastern Australia. It is best known for its perfect surf conditions, warm and sunny weather all year long, and strong tourism industry. The Gold Coast is just south of Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland. It gets over 12 million visitors every year, a mix of Australians looking for some sun and people from other countries.

Surfers Paradise, or Surfers for short, is in the middle of the Gold Coast. It is a tourist hub with high-rise apartments and hotels, a busy shopping district, a lot of bars and clubs, and a wide surf beach.

Surfers Paradise on the Gold Coast also hosts Australia’s largest “Schoolies Week” every November and December. This is a week-long party for high school students to celebrate finishing exams and graduating. During this time, tens of thousands of school leavers go to the Gold Coast to party and enjoy one of Australia’s best places for nightlife.

Dreamworld, Sea World, Warner Bros. Movie World, and Wet’n’Wild, some of Australia’s most popular theme parks, are all on the Gold Coast. Also, Brisbane, the capital of Queensland, is only 94 kilometres away, and it only takes one hour to drive from the Gold Coast to the popular beach town of Byron Bay. Cars are the main way that people in the area get around.

Job market

The Gold Coast has a strong tourism and hospitality industry, which means that there are a lot of jobs in hospitality in the area. People who want to work on the Gold Coast also like to do sales and retail work.

As in most cities in Australia, you can also find work in building and construction. This is especially true with all the new estates being built in the area to accommodate the growing population.

On the Gold Coast, you can also work in farming and agriculture, business and accounting, and mining and mineral processing, though these jobs are usually done outside of the main areas of the Gold Coast.

Healthcare in Gold Coast

Before you move to Gold Coast, it’s a good idea to think about medical insurance.

So, for private health insurance in Gold Coast, we’ve teamed up with Cigna. Cigna will find you a plan that fits your needs. There are four levels of annual coverage to choose from, and you can add extra modules for more flexibility.

Start building a plan to protect your most important assets—you and your family—with a free quote.

Property Information

Since the area took a big hit during the global financial crisis, the cost of housing has been steadily going up, and most suburbs are now seeing their median house prices go up.

The median house value in Main Beach, Queensland, is now $1,325,689 AUD, making it the most expensive place to live in the state. This shouldn’t be a surprise, since Main Beach only has 88 detached houses, which is only 5.9% of all properties.

In terms of annual price growth, Currumbin has done the best. The median house price there has gone up by 31.4% in the last year, to 775,000 AUD.

Renters are also very interested in the Gold Coast. Clear Island Waters is the most expensive place to rent, with a median price of 678 AUD per week. Springbrook is the least expensive, with a median price of 335 AUD per week.

Transferring money to the Gold Coast

If you want to move to the Gold Coast, you may need to change some of your British pounds into Australian dollars.

So, we’ve joined forces with Wise, an easy-to-use online service for sending money internationally that uses the real exchange rate and has low fees.

How much money could you save? Well, its services can be up to 8 times less expensive than those of traditional banks.

Neighbourhoods

There are apartments, villas, townhouses, and even the odd house that stands on its own. There are more than 50 suburbs on the Gold Coast, and each year, new ones are built to house the growing number of people who want to live there. There are four main parts to the Gold Coast:

Family-Friendly

Ashmore is a well-known and long-standing suburb with lots of old trees. Some Ashmore homes have great views of the beach and ocean and are located near shopping centres, the CBD, retail precincts, the M1 highway, and rail links. There are a lot of parks, gardens, schools, and sports facilities in the area.

Hip & Trendy

Labrador used to be a quiet vacation neighbourhood, but now it’s home to the cool people of the Gold Coast and people who love the water. Labrador has been a suburb for a long time, so there is no more empty land there. Along the Broadwater, many of the older three-story walk-ups and vacation homes are being torn down to make way for new buildings. In the past few years, there have been a lot of new and nice buildings, as well as a busy cafe district. Labrador was one of the first Gold Coast suburbs to be built (in the 1950s), so there are still a lot of retro-style homes there.

Up & Coming

Arundel and Parkwood is a busy suburb that has easy access to the M1 Motorway and is home to Griffith University, which has just finished a big period of renovation and growth.

Students like Griffith University Gold Coast because it is close to the beach and Surfers Paradise, and also because it has a lot of great degree options and sports facilities.

Both neighbourhoods are well-established and have good access to public transportation, schools, and shopping centers. They have also grown steadily over the past ten years, which is a sign of steady growth in the future.

Upmarket

Robina is a planned community of homes that has grown at an exponential rate over the last 20 years. Robina has everything a person could ever want or need: great schools, including the private Bond University, great shopping, parks, bike and walking trails, and lakes. It’s also right next to the popular Burleigh Beach. High rise buildings are springing up everywhere.

Schools and Education

In Australia, there are two main types of schools for kids: public/state schools and private schools. Public schools are free and open to everyone, while private schools charge yearly fees, are more exclusive, and are often more prestigious.

There are two parts to school: primary school and high school. Primary school is for kids in kindergarten through Year 7 (ages 5 to 12), and high school is for kids in Year 8 through Year 12.

The Gold Coast is also home to four universities: Bond University, Southern Cross University, Griffith University, and Central Queensland University. There are also a number of Private Colleges, English Language Institutions, and TAFE’s.

Cost of moving to the Gold Coast

An estimate of how much shipping will cost for an average family moving to the Gold Coast. The cost of flights and visas/passports is not included.

Now that you’ve decided to move to Australia’s beautiful Gold Coast, take a look at our guide to Australian visas to find the best one for you.

Household goods & Personal Effects Shipping to Gold Coast from UAE

Trust the professionals at Baxter Shipping for quick, smart, and secure international removals. For a long time, our company has facilitated shipping from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and the UAE to the United Kingdom. Packages sent to Gold Coast and other locations in the world can be delivered directly by our team of logistics specialists to the doorstep. Whether you need to take only a few personal belongings, ship a whole office overseas, a car or need everything in your home delivered quickly, we can accommodate your needs and ensure a smooth relocation.

Moving abroad requires a different approach than the typical packing, loading, and transporting. Any company sending household belongings or personal effects to Gold Coast must adhere to the strict criteria enforced by border officers and port inspection authority. With our years of experience in logistics, packing, and shipping, we were able to help create a system that reliably meets all of your deadlines. Whether you need to send a full household’s worth of belongings or just a few boxes, we at Baxter shipping provide the lowest possible shipping rates and flexible delivery schedules to meet your demands.

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Tags : Shipping Household Goods to Australia, Moving to Gold Coast, International Movers, Moving to Canberra, Moving to Sydney

Nov

Moving to Canberra

By admin

Melbourne and Sydney couldn’t agree on which city should be the capital. As a result, the Australian Capital Territory and Canberra were made as a middle ground.

This custom-made city, which was made up by city planners, is almost in the middle of the two, and many people who ship their lives to Australia choose to live there.

When seen from above, Canberra’s roads, blocks, and major buildings are all set up in a way that looks like an ancient city. It was carved out of the limestone plains at the beginning of the 20th century to be the capital of a young country with big plans.

The place they chose couldn’t have been better. The only big city in the middle of the country is surrounded by mountain ranges and forests that people hike, bike, and picnic in on the weekends. Canberra is on both sides of the huge, man-made Lake Burley Griffin, which was made when the Molonglo River was dammed. This gives the city kilometres of waterfront and many famous views.

Even though there are less than half a million people living in Canberra, the city still feels young and full of life. There are a lot of great museums, galleries, and places to see performances in the city.

Healthcare in Canberra

Before you move to Canberra, you should think about how you’ll pay for medical care there.

So, for private health insurance in Australia, we’ve teamed up with Cigna. Cigna will find you a plan that fits your needs. There are four levels of annual coverage to choose from, and you can add extra modules for more flexibility.

Start building a plan to protect your most important assets—you and your family—with a free quote.

Job market

Canberra has the most educated workforce in Australia, so it’s not surprising that it has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 4.5%. Over half of the people who work in Canberra are paid by the ACT or Federal governments. The other half get paid by one of the city’s 25,000 private businesses.

The daily politics of the government centres in the capital, along with the media buzz that comes with it, reminds people that they live in the centre of Australian life and is the main source of economic activity.

There are a lot of job opportunities in this city, especially for people with skills in the public sector, construction, IT, health, education, tourism, and sports.

Even though being able to speak English well is a big plus, being able to speak more than one language will give you a lot more options.

Living costs

Canberra has one of the lowest costs of living in all of Australia, which makes it a very attractive place to visit. In Canberra, the same level of living that would cost you 7,000 AUD in Sydney will only cost you 6,459.

People here spend an average of 1,536 AUD on goods and services each week, which is more than any other big city in Australia. However, the fact that the median annual household income is the highest in the country, at 101,244 AUD, more than makes up for this.

Everyday things like parking, public transportation, fast food, and beer are among the least expensive in Australia.

Transferring money to Canberra

If you want to move to Canberra, you may need to change some of your British pounds into Australian dollars.

So, we’ve joined forces with Wise, an easy-to-use online service for sending money internationally that uses the real exchange rate and has low fees.

How much money could you save? Well, its services can be up to 8 times less expensive than those of traditional banks.

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Property Information

Recently, Canberra’s real estate market has slowed down. In the last quarter of 2014, house prices fell by just over 3%. But with a median house price of 540,000 AUD right now, there are a lot of deals to be had, especially in new developments 5–10 km from the city center.

People in Canberra also pay some of the cheapest rent in the country. On average, they spend only 19.3% of their household income on rent.

Most people in Canberra live in detached single-family homes. Both renters and owners live in these homes. In many parts of the city, especially near the CBD, you can also find low-rise and high-rise apartment blocks.

Neighbourhood Picks

You won’t find a better-planned city anywhere in the world than Canberra. It’s easy to get around, and there are trees, parks, and water almost everywhere.

There are many great places to live, whether you are young or old, here to work or study. Here are a few of the best:

Family friendly

Yarralumla is a friendly suburb next to Lake Burley Griffin that is quiet, safe, clean, and beautiful. It is also close to almost everywhere you might need to go.

Lyneham is only 3 km from the city centre and close to parks, shops, and cafes. It has beautiful streets lined with trees and a mix of new and old homes.

Kambah is the largest suburb in Australia. It is close to many beautiful natural areas and has easy access to shopping, schools, and public transportation.

Upmarket

Griffith was the most expensive suburb in Canberra in 2014. It is a high-end area close to some of the city’s best schools and two great shopping areas that can be reached on foot.

Red Hill is one of the most beautiful and expensive places in Canberra. The average house price there is over $1 million. It has beautiful homes, parks, and gardens.

Even though Yarralumba isn’t the most expensive part of the city, it feels like it. Yarralumba is just over 3 km from the city center. It is on the south side of Lake Burley Griffin.

Hip and trendy

Civic is home to many cafes, restaurants, and small shops. It’s also where the city’s most trendy people hang out. In 2014, this area was chosen as the coolest suburb in Canberra.

Braddon is one of Canberra’s newest neighborhoods. It is right outside the city center, at the foot of Mount Ainslie, and has a lot of trendy bars and restaurants.

Up and coming

Franklin is a diverse neighbourhood with some of the most affordable housing in Canberra. It also has a lot of green space, shops, cafes, and good public transportation.

Holt is an up-and-coming area of Canberra with streets lined with trees, affordable homes, and a friendly community feel. Even a golf course is close enough to walk to.

This suburb is close to schools, shops, and restaurants. It is one of the best-kept secrets in the city. It also has some of the least expensive homes in Canberra at the moment.

Cost of moving

The cost of moving to Canberra will depend on how much you want or need to take with you and how far it needs to travel.

Nightlife

Canberra used to be known for not having much to do at night, but now you can find almost any kind of entertainment almost any night of the week.

At the Palace Electric Cinema in the New Action Nishi precinct, you can watch a documentary. At the Canberra Theatre Centre, you can see ballet, opera, or comedy that is among the best in the world.

There are lots of dance clubs and places with live music where you can get on the dance floor. Canberra has a lot of great places to eat for people who just want to grab a bite. There are restaurants for every taste and budget.

Schools and education

Canberra is the most educated city in Australia, and it has a huge range of educational opportunities.

There are 150 schools in Canberra and the rest of the ACT. Most of them are run by the government, but most of the others are religious or private schools. Canberra has more schools per person than both Sydney and Melbourne. There are 43.4 schools for every 100,000 people who live there.

There are six international schools in Canberra, and most schools serve both boys and girls.

In Canberra, there are many options for education after high school, from community colleges and technical schools to a world-famous hospitality school and a military academy.

Universities in Canberra

Canberra is also home to some of the best universities in the world, including Australia’s best. According to the World University Rankings, the top universities in Canberra are:

The Australian National University is the 25th best school in the world. It has departments for law, medicine, physics, engineering, business, and economics.

University of Canberra (Ranked 651): Health, Arts, Design, Business, Government, Law, Technology, and Math are some of the specialties of this school.

Canberra’s ranking against the world

Canberra has been making a lot of noise on the world stage lately for such a small city. For example, in the most recent Mercer Quality of Living Survey, Canberra was ranked as the 30th best city in the world, ahead of places like London, New York City, and Brisbane, which is a bigger city in Australia.

Here, the National Library of Australia has the largest collection of books in Asian languages in the whole southern hemisphere. In 2014, the United Nations said that Canberra was the best place in the world for managing disasters.

Canberra is also the best place in the world to get analytical systems, services, and tools for detecting and monitoring radiation.

Even though Canberra isn’t as diverse as Sydney or Melbourne, its people come from all over the world, and every year it hosts the National Multicultural Festival, which draws tens of thousands of people from all over Australia.

A day in the life

It’s not always easy to find a good place to live. People will often tell you that you can’t have it all because you have to make sacrifices and make hard decisions. They are wrong, as shown by Canberra.

If you’ve been dreaming of a life where your job pays well, you can live in a clean, safe, and healthy neighborhood, your kids can go to world-class schools, and the quality of your life is a top priority, you don’t have to look any further.

You won’t find another city like Canberra that encourages activity, encourages people to get involved, and celebrates diversity as much as it does. Here in the Australian capital, you can live the life you’ve been dreaming of. Why not go for it?

Household goods & Personal Effects Shipping to Canberra from UAE

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Moving abroad requires a different approach than the typical packing, loading, and transporting. Any company sending household belongings or personal effects to Canberra must adhere to the strict criteria enforced by border officers and port inspection authority. With our years of experience in logistics, packing, and shipping, we were able to help create a system that reliably meets all of your deadlines. Whether you need to send a full household’s worth of belongings or just a few boxes, we at Baxter shipping provide the lowest possible shipping rates and flexible delivery schedules to meet your demands.

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Nov

Moving to Sydney

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Moving to a new city, country, or continent can be scary, even if you’re moving to a place like Sydney, which has more beautiful beaches, parks, and sunny days than you can shake a stick at.

Don’t worry, though—we’ll tell you everything you can expect to find when you move to the biggest city on the smallest continent in the world.

If you are moving to Australia by yourself, we can help. Stepping out with your partner? No worries. Taking your family to Australia? Don’t worry. We have everything you need to know, from the prices of everyday items and houses to information about neighbourhoods and schools.

We can also help you move to Sydney by giving you a free quote. Be careful, though, because spiders, snakes, sharks, and jellyfish can kill you. We can’t keep you safe from them.

Cost of shipping your possessions to Sydney

We’ve found out how much it costs and how long it takes to ship from London, New York, Los Angeles, and Montreal, Canada, to Australia, which are some of our most popular destinations. The rates come from WorldFreightRates.com and are based on the port-to-port shipping of £40,000 worth of used furniture in a 20ft container, which is about the average value of the contents of a three-bedroom house (according to Admiral Insurance). The last time these prices were changed was in May 2019.

Cost of flying your possessions to Sydney

Transporteca says that sending your most valuable items by plane is usually faster, but it can cost up to 18 times as much as sending them by boat. It’s not worth it most of the time.

These rates also come from WorldFreightRates.com and are based on moving much lighter goods (250 kg of household goods worth £40,000) from an airport to another airport. This is usually how much the things in a three-bedroom house are worth. The last time these prices were changed was in May 2019.

Healthcare in Sydney

Before you move to Sydney, you should think about how you will pay for medical care there.

Start building a plan to protect your most important assets—you and your family—with a free quote.

Cost of Living in Sydney, compared

You should know how much everything costs if you want to live in Sydney. Every country has its own ideas about what should be expensive and what shouldn’t be. For example, in the UK, movie tickets are very expensive, but groceries aren’t too bad. And the opposite is true in Canada.

Still, your cost of living will always depend on how much money you make, so keep that in mind. This is especially important if you’re moving from a country like Canada, where the average wage is much lower than in Sydney, or from the US, where the average wage is much higher.

Transferring money to Sydney

If you want to move to Sydney, you may need to change some of your British pounds into Australian dollars.

So, we’ve joined forces with Wise, an easy-to-use online service for sending money internationally that uses the real exchange rate and has low fees.

How much money could you save? Well, its services can be up to 8 times less expensive than those of traditional banks.

Join the 7 million people who are already using Wise and start using it today.

Cost of Bills in Sydney

Even though this is one of the more common costs, it can still catch people by surprise when they move to Sydney. This table should help you figure out what to expect before you move to Sydney.

Climate in Sydney

You might think that living in Sydney is all sun, sand, and subtropical temperatures, but the coastal city has a few surprises up its sleeve. Australia is in the southern hemisphere, so summer is in December, January, and February. This is the most important thing to remember. That means you can spend Christmas and New Year’s Eve on the beach, but it will be cooler in June, July, and August.

Does it snow in Sydney?

Almost never. The last time snow turned the Emerald City bright white was almost 200 years ago, in 1836, and it’s possible that was just hail. You can go to the Blue Mountains and the Upper Hunter in New South Wales if you like winter sports or just want to see snow.

Housing costs in Sydney

One of the most important things to think about when deciding whether or not to move to a new city is whether or not you can afford a place to live. So, before you literally turn your world upside down, take a look at the different prices that come with Sydney properties.

The best neighbourhoods in Sydney

Best for families: Newtown

There are many family-friendly neighbourhoods in Sydney that will make you feel right at home, but Newtown is the place to go if you want your kids to be as stylish as you are. This suburb has 1.6 km2 of beautiful parks, top-rated schools, and 15,000 people from many different backgrounds, which is great. There are a lot of great art schools here, and the street art has helped make Newtown a hipster favorite. This is a good place for your kids’ creativity to grow. This means that you can expect to find a variety of interesting, high-quality restaurants and bars. Mary’s is a Newtown institution that serves craft beer, tasty burgers, and has a punk rock feel. Then, take the kids to the Enmore, a place where the Rolling Stones, KISS, and Oasis have all played. Bonza!

Best for students: Surry Hills

Newtown is also a great place for students, but it’s not as cool as Surry Hills. Just like east London and Brooklyn, the east Sydney suburb has changed from a place where working class people congregated to a place where people from all walks of life go to enjoy culture. The University of Sydney, Charles Darwin University, and La Trobe University all have campuses close to Surry Hills. There are also many beaches nearby. Get ready to try food from all over the world. From Lebanese to Vietnamese, Surry Hills has some of the best food in Australia. Get a slice of carrot cake at the Bourke Street Bakery, and don’t miss Chur Burger. The restaurant is close to the main train station and has gourmet burgers for as little as £6.50.

Best for singles: Darlinghurst

Keeping with our theme, Surry Hills has a lot to offer single people who are ready to meet people and have fun in any way they want. But your first choice should be Darlinghurst, which is where most of the LGBT+ people in Sydney live. Because of this, the area has a lively nightlife with fun bars, cafes that are open late, and clubs like The Sydney Hellfire Club. Check out Jack & Knife, which has five stars, or one of the best Indian restaurants in the area for dinner, and then go to Gelato Messina, where you can choose from 40 kinds of ice cream. You can also visit the Sydney Jewish Museum and the Australian Museum, since you’re a cultured person.

Best for hipsters: Marrickville

Marrickville is the place to go if you want street food, weird avant-garde fashion, and craft beer on every corner. As any hipster neighbourhood should, it makes good use of warehouses by turning them into places to eat, drink, and live. It also has parts of Sydney’s Art Month and Fringe Festival, and the Urban Living Index ranks it third out of the 228 suburbs in Sydney. This means that not only is it a place that hipsters will never get bored of, but it’s also cheap, easy to get to, and has a great sense of community. The neighborhood’s most famous food is Marrickville’s Pork Rolls, but the 26,000 people who live there come from all over the world and make creative food from all over the world.

Working in Sydney

You’ve decided, and you’re right, that living in Sydney is better than anything you could have imagined. Now you need a job and a salary to live the best life you can in Harbour City. Good news if you want to start working in Sydney: the job market is ready and waiting, and it has a long history of helping immigrants reach their full potential. If you work in health care or education, you’ll be in a good spot, since the Australian government expects those fields to grow a lot until at least 2023. Also, as was said above, the average salary in Sydney is £36,660, which is higher than both the US and the UK.

Work visas

If you want to work in Australia, you can choose from 38 different visas, which can be confusing. But don’t worry, we’re here to make things easier. Most likely, your company or a local or federal government agency will help you get a visa to work in Sydney. This is called an Employer Nomination Scheme visa or a Skilled Nominated visa.

In either case, for a little more than £2,000, you’ll be able to live and work in Australia for good. Hope that your bosses will pay for this, but check to be sure. Also, make sure that your employer sends in their paperwork in plenty of time. It could take more than a year to process your visa application.

Jobs in Sydney for students

If you want to go to one of Australia’s well-known universities, you’ll have to pay £315 for a student visa that lasts up to five years. This is on top of tuition fees and living costs. There’s no need to worry, though. Most student visas let you work up to 40 hours every two weeks during the school year and as much as you want during the summer. Ask the Australian embassy near you if you will be able to work with your visa.

Want to get a job in Sydney when you’re done with school? Apply for a Temporary Graduate visa as soon as you can. You can live and work in Australia for up to four more years if you pay about £840.

Schools in Sydney

The most important thing you can give your children, after a clean bill of health, is a good education. The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) ranks Australia high among developed countries, above both the UK and the US, and says that Australia is world-class in this area. NSW has a lot of the best schools for both elementary and high school students, and Sydney is at the centre of this success. You don’t have to worry about where your child will learn about the world, which is required in NSW between the ages of 6 and 17.

Best public school: James Ruse Agricultural High School

James Ruse is the best of the best when it comes to public schools, or “government schools” as they are called in Australia. In 2018, Better Education gave several secondary schools a perfect score of 100%. This school in Carlingford was one of them. It has excellent math and English programmes that can’t be beat. Your child will also learn more about agriculture, and with about 840 other students, they shouldn’t feel too overwhelmed.

Best private school: Sydney Grammar School

This school in Darlinghurst has an impressive neoclassical front that will make you think of the Greek and Roman Empires and their reputations. At the school, about 1,900 students get a world-class education, but unlike James Ruse, it costs them £20,000 per year. It is also only the sixth best school in NSW, after five public schools.

Household goods & Personal Effects Shipping to Sydney from UAE

Trust the professionals at Baxter Shipping for quick, smart, and secure international removals. For a long time, our company has facilitated shipping from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and the UAE to the United Kingdom. Packages sent to Sydney and other locations in the world can be delivered directly by our team of logistics specialists to the doorstep. Whether you need to take only a few personal belongings, ship a whole office overseas, a car or need everything in your home delivered quickly, we can accommodate your needs and ensure a smooth relocation.

Moving abroad requires a different approach than the typical packing, loading, and transporting. Any company sending household belongings or personal effects to Sydney must adhere to the strict criteria enforced by border officers and port inspection authority. With our years of experience in logistics, packing, and shipping, we were able to help create a system that reliably meets all of your deadlines. Whether you need to send a full household’s worth of belongings or just a few boxes, we at Baxter shipping provide the lowest possible shipping rates and flexible delivery schedules to meet your demands.

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Nov

Moving to Bristol

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An overview of Bristol

Bristol looks and feels cool. It has a unique nightlife, a wide range of restaurants, a number of small shops, and is close to the countryside, so it has something for everyone.

Bristol is home to about 459,000 people, so you can make friends from all over the world. Also, over 54,000 students live in the city because of the University of Bristol.

And we couldn’t talk about Bristol without talking about Wallace and Gromit, right? The famous graffiti artist Banksy was also born in the city, where the Aardman studios are based. The city is also where the cutest plasticine friends in the country were made.

The cost of moving to Bristol

Different people will have different costs when they move to Bristol. The main things that will affect the cost are where you’re moving from and how much stuff you’re moving.

For example, if you want to move the contents of a three-bedroom house from London to Bristol, which is about 875 cubic metres of stuff, you can expect to pay about £1,248. With this fee, you get:

Loading/unloading

Services and materials for packing

Taking apart and putting back together furniture

The price for how far you go

About 117 miles separate London and Bristol, and most moving companies charge £1 per mile. (Comparemymove.com, 2020)

The amount you pay for the move will also depend on the moving company you hire, the date you move, and whether or not you choose extra services like packing and putting together furniture.

At Bristol Cathedral, the sun shines through the fall leaves at noon

Cost of living in Bristol

Bristol is like many other cities around the world in that the cost of living varies a lot depending on where you choose to live. We’ve put together a list of prices for food and entertainment in Bristol to give you a general idea.

Electricity bills

How you live, how many people you live with, and which energy provider or plan you choose will all affect how much your bills are in Bristol.

NimbleFins says that the average price of electricity in Bristol is 18.7p/kWh, which is pretty close to the average price of electricity in the UK, which is 18.75p/kWh. Standing (fixed) electricity prices in Bristol cost about £83.91 per year, which is a little more than the UK average of £81.08.

Council tax

How much you pay in council tax depends on how much your house is worth. The cost per year ranges from £1,374.01 to £4,122.04.

Look at the table below to compare the different tax bands in Bristol:

Property prices in Bristol

The average price of a home in Bristol right now is £329,490. Flats cost an average of £249,041, while a terraced house will only set you back a little more, at $287,494.

In comparison, a house in London will cost you £666,624, while a home in Manchester will only cost you about £200,069.

Bristol’s rent prices are also a good compromise between those in Manchester and London.

Check out how much it costs on average to rent different types of homes in Bristol:

Room: £459

Studio: £665

One-bedroom property: £825

Two-bedroom property: £1,000

Three-bedroom property: £1,200

Four+ bedrooms: £1,960

Public transport in Bristol

Buses – Buses are a great way to get around Bristol because there are so many fast and easy services that leave from all of the city’s most important spots. There are also night bus services in Bristol that can help night owls get home safely. Tickets are good for unlimited rides from 7pm to 4.29am.

Metrobus – Metrobus is a new, modern bus service for the area around Bristol that is between regular bus services and the rail network. This service has eco-friendly vehicles, free Wi-Fi, and ticket machines at every stop so you can buy your ticket before you get on.

Working in Bristol

Payscale says that the average salary in Bristol is £31,000 per year, which is just above the average salary in the UK of £30,240.

Even though there are a lot of industries to choose from in this busy city, the aerospace industry and the sea trade make up the biggest parts of the economy. The financial sector in Bristol is also the third-largest in the UK, with about 59,000 people working in it.

If numbers aren’t your thing, you might fit in with the creative people in Bristol. In the past few years, creative and cultural industries have grown a lot and now make up 12% of business in Bristol. Advertising, PR, design, digital, and TV are some of the most important industries that are still growing in the city.

What about business? The University of Bristol, the University of Bath, Hargreaves Lansdown, Airbus, the UK Ministry of Defense, and Tesco are some of the biggest employers in Bristol.

The best neighbourhoods in Bristol

Clifton

It’s hard not to fall in love with Clifton’s beautiful Georgian terraces, picture-perfect gardens, lively pubs, and small, stylish bars. The Clifton Suspension Bridge, Clifton Cathedral, Bristol Zoo, and Clifton Down are all in this cosy area. But, like most places that people want to live, it’s not cheap. Even a small two-bedroom house costs an average of £400,000.

Harbourside

In the past few years, Bristol’s harborside has changed a lot. Not too long ago, parts of this popular city spot were completely abandoned. This neighbourhood has a lot of character and is also close enough to the city centre that you can walk there. This makes it a top choice for young professionals who want to be close to both work and places to go out at night.

Montpelier

This laid-back residential neighbourhood is close to the city center, which has made it very popular with young people. Its charming Georgian and Victorian houses that are on the National Register of Historic Places, leafy Montpelier Park, cool cafes, and cosy pubs are enough to draw anyone in.

A few of Bristol’s colourful houses by the harbour can be seen in the water.

Things to do in Bristol

Enjoy Bristol’s nightlife

Many people think that Bristol has the best nightlife. When the sun goes down, Bristol comes alive with its huge clubs, where world-class DJs play almost every weekend, and underground live shows. Even if you don’t like the club scene, there’s still a lot to do. There are lively bars, cosy comedy clubs, karaoke bars, and a long list of restaurants to try. This city knows how to have a good time.

The LGBTQ+ nightlife scene is also thriving, with hubs in Old Market Quarter Gay Village and West End Gay Village. Use DesignMyNight to find out where the best nightlife is.

Marvel at the Clifton suspension bridge

Since 1864, many people have walked across the Clifton Suspension Bridge, which is an important landmark in Bristol. The bridge goes over the Avon Gorge for 214 meters, connecting Bristol to the beautiful Leigh Woods. Make sure to take in the views, whether you’re walking across the bridge, wandering through the grass around it, or sitting in a nearby pub..

Potter down Park Street

On Park Street, there are a lot of cool and unique shops, a lot of places to get coffee, food, and drinks, and a beautiful green park about halfway up. At the end of the street is the famous Banksy piece Well Hung Lover, which you can take a picture of while you’re there.

Catch some rays in the parks

With more than 400 gardens and parks, Bristol is full of quiet places to get away from it all. The following are some of the best green spaces in the city:

The Downs – This huge green space, which covers 442 acres and goes from the top of Whiteladies Road to the Suspension Bridge, is like the lungs of Bristol. It gives people a little bit of nature in the middle of the city.

Westonbirt, The National Arboretum – About 15,000 trees from about 3,000 different species live in this 600-acre forest. This group of trees is known all over the world for the beautiful colours they show in the fall.

University of Bristol Botanic Garden – This unique garden has a five-acre site with 4,500 different kinds of plants. Also, the space is used for many different events throughout the year, such as jazz concerts, science picnics, and art and sculpture shows. You can also take classes on how to grow vegetables, how to garden for wildlife, and how to recognise trees.

Take in the views at Cabot Tower

Cabot Tower is 105 feet tall and is in the beautiful park of Brandon Hill. The tower was built in 1897 to remember the famous trip John Cabot took from Bristol to North America more than 400 years ago. People can use the spiral staircase inside Cabot Tower to get to the top, where they can see a wide view of Bristol and its harbour.

Soak up some culture at an exhibition

There’s an exhibition for everyone, whether you like paintings, photos, artifacts, or even sculptures of Wallace and Gromit. Some of the best-known art galleries and museums in Bristol are M Shed, Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, The Royal West of England Academy, Spike Island, and Arnolfini.

Hunt for some glorious graffiti

Bristol’s walls are almost completely covered with beautiful street art, but there are some spots where you’re more likely to find hidden gems. Stokes Croft, Bristol’s busy ethnic neighborhood, has displays by the best local graffiti artists that change all the time. The murals on the walls of The Masonic pub in Bedminster are always changing to show off the work of the most recent graffiti artist to visit. Who could forget that Bristol has an annual street art festival called UpFest that takes over the city’s streets to celebrate graffiti in all its glory?

Watch some theatre

Bristol has a number of great places to see plays. All year long, the Bristol Hippodrome is home to hit shows and West End musicals. The Bristol Old Vic, Tobacco Factory Theatres, and The Redgrave Theatre all have great shows all year long, from epic Shakespeare festivals to the first shows of young playwrights on the cutting edge.

Household goods & Personal Effects Shipping to Bristol from UAE

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Moving abroad requires a different approach than the typical packing, loading, and transporting. Any company sending household belongings or personal effects to Bristol must adhere to the strict criteria enforced by UK border officers and port inspection authority. With our years of experience in logistics, packing, and shipping, we were able to help create a system that reliably meets all of your deadlines. Whether you need to send a full household’s worth of belongings or just a few boxes, we at Baxter shipping provide the lowest possible shipping rates and flexible delivery schedules to meet your demands.

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Nov

Moving to Glasgow

By admin

An overview of Glasgow

If you’re moving to Glasgow, you should be ready for its high energy, friendly people, wide range of places to go out at night, and, of course, its strong accent.

Glasgow is Scotland’s biggest city, and it really does have something for everyone. If you’re not interested in built-up buildings and wild nightlife, don’t worry: there are over 90 protected parks and green spaces to enjoy. Glasgow, whose name means “dear green place” in Gaelic, really lives up to its name.

Also, if you want to see all that Scotland has to offer, some of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes are right around the corner, and Edinburgh is only an hour away by train.

The cost of moving to Glasgow

Moving to Glasgow will cost different amounts for different people. The main things that will affect the cost are where you are moving from and how much stuff you are moving.

If you want to move the contents of a three-bedroom house from London to Glasgow, which is about 875 cubic metres of stuff, you should expect to pay about £1,543. With this fee, you get:

Loading/unloading
Packing services/materials
Dismantling/reassembling of furniture
The fee for distance travelled

It takes about 412 miles to drive from London to Glasgow, and most moving companies charge £1 per mile. (Comparemymove.com, 2020)

The amount you pay for the move will also depend on the moving company you hire, the date you move, and whether or not you choose extra services like packing and putting together furniture.

The cost of living in Glasgow

The cost of living is also different for each person. Glasgow is just like any other city in that the prices of homes, council tax, and even food can change depending on where you live.

Property prices

The average price of a home in Glasgow is currently £193,302, which is lower than the rest of the UK. In Glasgow, the average price for a flat was £149,211 and the average price for a terraced house was £171,918.

To put this into perspective, the average price of a home in Edinburgh is £303,243, while the average price of a home in London is £666,264, which is about double the price of a home in Edinburgh.

Some people like to rent when they first move to a new city. This way, they can find out where the best neighbourhoods are before they buy a house. Glasgow rents go for about £960 per month, which is the second-highest price in Scotland.

Council tax

How much you have to pay in council tax each year in Glasgow depends on which band your home is in, which is based on how much it costs. Bands go from A, which costs £1,222 a year, to H, which costs £4,291 a year.

Electricity bills

Depending on how you live, your bills in Glasgow will change, and if you’re moving from a warmer place, you might get to know your thermostat better in the winter.

On the other hand, your electricity bill might be a pleasant surprise. NimbleFins says that the average price of electricity in Glasgow is 17.0 p/kWh, which is less than the average price of 18.75 p/kWh in the UK.

Public transport in Glasgow

The centre of Glasgow is especially easy to get around on foot. But if you can’t walk or just don’t want to, there are plenty of other ways to get around.

Subway : The 15-station loop takes 24 minutes to go around, and trains run every five minutes during rush hours. A single ticket costs £1.55. You can also get a Subway Smartcard, which you can add money to as you use it.

Bus : There are more than 80 bus routes that run all day and night across the city. A day ticket costs £4.60 and gives you unlimited travel in the area you choose. A weekly ticket starts at £17.
Bicycle: You can rent 700 bikes and e-bikes from Nextbike Glasgow at more than 50 locations around the city. Plus, they are always there for you. The rental fee is £1 for every 30 minutes, or you can pay £10 for the whole day.

Working in Glasgow

Total Jobs says that the average annual salary in Glasgow is £29,000, which is a bit less than the average salary in the UK, which is £30,800. This might be off-putting, but the low cost of living in the city makes up for it nicely.

In recent years, Glasgow has moved away from its industrial past and made changes to its job market. As a result, the unemployment rate has dropped by half, and newcomers to the city have a lot more to choose from. Also, the Glasgow Economic Strategy wants to add 50,000 new jobs to the city by 2023, which is a big goal.

Digital technology, finance, the creative economy, low carbon, and life sciences are some of the top industries in the Scottish city.

As for the best jobs in Glasgow, You can look at the University of Glasgow, the University of Strathclyde, Kura, J.P. Morgan, Morgan Stanley, and Barclays.

The best neighbourhoods in Glasgow

Hillhead

Hillhead is in the middle of Glasgow’s West End, which is becoming more and more popular. In the middle of the Botanic Gardens and Kelvingrove Park, this area is full of museums, art galleries, and small shops. Students, young professionals, and families all love this area.
Hillhead does cost money, but if you can afford it, it’s worth it.

Bearsden

Bearsden may have the most expensive property prices in Glasgow, but it also has a lot to offer, like some of the best primary schools in the city, the Kilmardinny Loch Nature Reserve, quick and easy rail connections to the city center, and cute independent shops.

This charming suburb is a quiet place to get away from the busyness of the city.

Shawlands

This trendy area is a lot cheaper than West End, but it has just as much to offer. Shawlands is quickly becoming a place where people want to live because of its great schools, unique Glasgow cafes, and beautiful, green parks.

Also, there is a direct train line from Shawlands to Glasgow Central that takes about 11 minutes.

This will make your commute go by very quickly.

Things to do in Glasgow

Enjoy Glasgow’s nightlife

Glasgow has music for everyone, from house to techno, disco to funk, rock to pop. The SWG3 arts complex is now one of the most popular places to rent in Glasgow. It often hosts large outdoor live shows, high-profile club nights, and smaller, more niche performances. Check out the list of top venues on Design My Night to see what you can do.

If you’d rather watch your favourite band than go out on the town, head to the famous Barrowland Ballroom. You can also go to a few smaller places like King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut, Nice n’ Sleazy, and The Glad Cafe, which are all great places to hang out.

Visit the many breweries

Anyone who wants to try local drinks should go to Glasgow. Tennent’s is to Glasgow what Guinness is to Dublin, so it’s almost like a right of passage for newcomers to see how it’s made at the historic Wellpark Brewery.

The “experiential” Drygate Brewery is a microbrewery that is very popular with the locals. You can hang out with your friends and try one of the 26 rotating beers on tap or one of the many bottled options.

Discover Glasgow’s design gems at The Lighthouse

This beautiful building on Mitchell Lane is enough to attract anyone. This Center for Design honours the life and work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, who was born and raised in Glasgow.

And if you take the stairs to the sixth floor, you’ll get a view of the whole city.

Potter around some independent shops

There are a lot of quirky, cobbled lanes to explore in Glasgow. In the West, Ashton Lane is full of great bars and restaurants, and The Hidden Lane in Finnieston has a mix of designer and craft shops.

Near Buchanan Street in the city center, you’ll find all the usual high street names. Watch out for fluorescent lighting, and go to Mitchell Lane to find more unique goods.

Soak in the culture at the museums

There are many different museums and art galleries owned by the city of Glasgow. Many of them are free to visit.

The art and artefacts in the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum are some of the best in the world. They range from Natural History to Arms and Armour. The Mackintosh House can be found at the Hunterian Art Gallery, where you can learn about its history and admire its beautiful architecture. You can even visit the Scottish Football Museum to learn about the country’s long history of football.

Soak in the greenery

With more than 90 parks and green spaces, you’ll never be far from nature.

Find Pollok Country Park, one of the city’s most popular green spaces, where Highland cows are just a short walk away. Walk through the beautiful Kelvingrove Park, which is near the River Kelvin. Stroll through the Glasgow Botanic Gardens and look at the impressive glass houses and collections of tropical plants.

Take a day trip to the highlands

This city is close to many of Scotland’s most popular tourist spots, and it’s also a short distance from some of the UK’s most beautiful landscapes. The Scottish Highlands, the coast of Ayrshire, Aran Island, Oban, and, of course, Loch Ness are all great places to visit.

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Nov

Moving to Leeds

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An overview of Leeds

Leeds is in the middle of West Yorkshire, and it has a lot of heart.

Leeds used to be the industrial capital of Yorkshire, but now it’s a cool, modern city with a growing tech industry and a lively arts scene. It is popular with both young people and families because it has nice places to shop, trendy bars, and a lot of green space. Outside of the city, more than 65% of the district is green belt land. Even better, the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park is only 20 miles away.

The city is diverse and cosmopolitan; almost 13% of its 800,000 people were born outside of the UK, which is only a little less than the UK-wide number of 14 %.

Leeds is in the middle of West Yorkshire, and it has a lot of heart.

The city is diverse and cosmopolitan; almost 13% of its 800,000 people were born outside of the UK, which is only a little less than the UK-wide number of 14 %.

The cost of moving to Leeds

How much it costs to move to Leeds depends on where you’re moving from and how much stuff you’re moving.

If you want to move the contents of a three-bedroom house from London to Leeds, which is about 875 cubic metres of stuff, you should expect to pay about £1,331. With this fee, you get:

loading/unloading
packing services/materials
dismantling/reassembling of furniture
the fee for distance travelled

It takes about 200 miles to drive from London to Leeds, and most moving companies charge £1 per mile (source: comparemymove, 2020).

The amount you pay for the move will also depend on the moving company you hire, the date you move, and whether or not you choose extra services like packing and putting together furniture.

The cost of living in Leeds

Leeds is not one of the most expensive cities in the UK, especially when compared to the towns and cities in the south. Here’s a general idea of how much things cost in Leeds (source: Numbeo, 2020).

Property prices

If you look at house prices all over the UK, Leeds is pretty much in the middle.

In Zoopla’s 2019 UK Cities House Price Index, Leeds was ranked 13th out of 20 cities in the UK. Its house price to income ratio was 5.7.

What’s the meaning? The house-price-to-earnings ratio shows how affordable housing is in a certain area. It is found by dividing the average property price by the average annual salary. The more expensive a neighbourhood is, the higher the number (relative to earnings).

Leeds has a ratio of 5.7, which isn’t too bad when you consider that London, Cambridge, and Oxford have ratios of 13.1, 12.2, and 11.9.

Over the past year, the average house price in Leeds has gone up by 9.26%, to £229,876. But the average price of a flat is only £171,519, and the average price of a terraced house is even less at £158,583. (source: Zoopla, 2020).

In 2019, the average cost of rent in Leeds was £715 per month, which is much less than the national average of £886 per month (source: Leeds Live, 2019).

Council tax

In Leeds, the council tax bands for 2020/21 range from A (£1,140.76 per year) to H (£3,422.29 per year), depending on the type of property and where it is. There is also a lower rate for people with disabilities, which is £950.63 per year.

Electricity bills

Like house prices, electricity bills in Leeds are pretty close to the average for the UK.

The average fixed cost of electricity in Yorkshire is £86.75 per year, which is £2 more than the UK average of £84.62. The average variable unit price of electricity in Yorkshire is 17.6p per kWh, which is 0.3p less than the average price in the UK, which is 17.9p.

Getting in and out of Leeds

We’re not saying that getting out of Leeds should be your top priority once you move there, but there are benefits to living in a city that’s easy to get around in. When you want to go on vacation, for example.

Leeds isn’t a fortress, which is a good thing. The city is easy to get to by car because the M1 goes right through it. You can get to Leeds Bradford Airport in 30 minutes, and direct trains leave from Leeds railway station for cities all over the UK. It takes just over two hours to get to London by train.

Public transport in Leeds

It’s easy to walk everywhere in Leeds because it’s a small city. But if you’re worried about how you’ll get to work, you’ll be glad to know that Leeds has great public transportation.

Its buses and trains usually run from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., and there are smaller train stations in many of Leeds’s suburbs. On the mTickets app, a weekly bus pass costs £17, while a weekly train pass from a suburb of Leeds, like Headingley, to the city centre costs around £55.

In the NewToLeeds guide, you can learn more about the public transportation in Leeds.

Working in Leeds

When it comes to jobs, Leeds has a lot to offer.

The Leeds City Council says that the city’s economy has grown by 34% over the past ten years and is expected to grow by 21% more over the next ten years. Leeds is the most popular place for fast-growing businesses in the UK, other than London and Cambridge.

Financial and business services (38% of total output), retail, leisure, tourism, manufacturing, construction, and the creative industries are some of the city’s most important industries.

There are more than 1,000 people working at Centrica, BT, Yorkshire Bank, Direct Line, Asda Group, and Ventura, all of which are based in Leeds. There are also three universities and the biggest teaching hospital trust in Europe.

Average salary in Leeds

Payscale and Total Jobs say that the average salary for a full-time job in Leeds is £26,000. This is a little bit less than the average salary in the UK, which was £30,420 in 2019.

Crime and safety in Leeds

Leeds isn’t one of the safest places in the UK, but when it comes to crime rates, it’s rare for a big city to do well. Like most cities, Leeds has both safe and dangerous areas.

In the year ending June 2020, there were 123.36 crimes per 1,000 people in Leeds, which was just a little bit more than the average “across similar areas.”

The best neighbourhoods in Leeds

Leeds could be the right place for you if you enjoy both a busy city centre and a quiet view of the countryside. Like London and Birmingham, Leeds feels like a group of commuter villages that all fit together around a city center. Each area has its own unique features. Here are our three favourite places to live in Leeds.

Roundhay

A peaceful neighbourhood for families
Average property price: £360,351

Roundhay is probably the most expensive part of Leeds. It is three miles northeast of the city centre. The area is full of Victorian homes and modern flats. The Victorian homes are near the huge 19th-century Roundhay Park, which you can read more about below.

Even though it is close to the centre of Leeds, this neighbourhood has a quiet, almost rural feel. There are a lot of bars, restaurants, delis, and cafes in Roundhay, so you’ll have something to do on the weekend. There are also a lot of great elementary and high schools in the Roundhay area. Check out Roundhay’s best schools.

Holbeck Urban Village

A trendy neighbourhood for young professionals
Average property price: £245,000

In the 18th century, Holbeck was still a small village outside of Leeds. It eventually became part of the city, and by the middle of the 19th century, it was right in the middle of everything. Holbeck is a pretty poor area of Leeds right now, but the Holbeck Urban Village is a part of it that has changed a lot in the past few years.

Along the canal, lots of new tech startups, bars, pubs, and restaurants have opened up, and the new apartments are very nice. Indie breweries like the ones near Granary Wharf are perfect examples of northern hipster culture.

Chapel Allerton

A characterful neighbourhood for all ages
Average property price: £255,622

Chapel Allerton is two miles northeast of the city center. It and York’s Bishopthorpe Road are both trying to be the “Notting Hill of the North.” It’s a village-like suburb with a mix of Victorian and modern homes, trendy bars and traditional pubs, shops and bookstores, and a lot of green space.

Locals love the row of independent shops on Harrogate Road, especially George & Joseph Cheesemongers, which came in second place in The Guild of Fine Food’s 2019 Shop of the Year Awards.

Things to do in Leeds

Leeds has a lot to offer, and the city is currently putting together a bid to become the European Capital of Culture in 2023. Here’s what we think are the best parts.

Cultural stuff

In 2017, the Times said that Leeds was the best place to live in Britain from a cultural point of view. This was even before London. The Northern Ballet, Opera North, and the West Yorkshire Playhouse are just a few of the well-known organisations in Leeds that offer entertainment all year long.

Millennium Square and Victoria Square, the city’s two main plazas, are right next to each other. The Leeds City Museum and the Leeds Art Gallery are each in one of these plazas. There’s also the Royal Armouries Museum, where you can see interesting things that used to be in the Tower of London.

Leeds is also very proud of its history in film and cinema. Did you know that Louis Le Prince made the world’s oldest surviving moving pictures in Leeds in 1888? Fans from all over the country come to the Leeds International Film Festival every year.

Great shopping

Leeds is a shopper’s dream. There are no less than eight indoor shopping malls there, and the main shopping street, Briggate, is pedestrian-only and has many arcades, some of which date back to the late 1800s.

In particular, the Victorian architect Frank Matcham made the Grade II-listed Grand Arcade, which is full of great shops that are not part of a chain. Rich marbles, gilded edges, and wrought iron arches are beautiful to look at and make you really want to spend money.

The impressive Victoria Gate opened in 2016, and at the MIPIM Awards in 2017, it was nominated for “Best Shopping Center in the World.” It has a big glass ceiling, and the biggest John Lewis store outside of London is there.

Leeds nightlife

There are a lot of things to do on a night out in Leeds. There are cosy speakeasy-style bars like The Domino, real nightclubs like Tunnel, serious music venues like Brudenell Social Club, classy wine bars like The Decanter, and a lot of charming pubs.

The oldest pub in Leeds is Whitelocks, which should be mentioned in any guide to the city. This old pub has been serving beer since 1715. It is traditional and friendly, if you can find the entrance down one of Briggate’s famous alleys.

Check out this guide for a longer list of Leeds’s best places to go out at night.

Roundhay Park

What used to be a place for mediaeval hunters to hunt is now one of the best things about Leeds. Since 1872, when Roundhay Park became a public park, nothing in Leeds has been able to beat it. At 700 acres, it is one of the biggest city parks in Europe. It has a lot of trees, lakes, gardens, and most importantly, space. There are also lots of interesting birds and butterflies in the park’s Tropical World (especially herons and woodpeckers).

If you like sports, Roundhay Park has just about everything you could want. In the park, there are football fields, tennis courts, a golf course, a skate park, bowling greens, canoe clubs, grass for running, and lakes for swimming.

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Nov

Moving to Manchester

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An overview of Manchester

The UK’s second most populous city has a long history of culture, industry, and success that shapes its exciting present and future.

Manchester started out as a small Roman settlement called Mamucium almost 2,000 years ago. Since then, it has grown into the world’s first industrial city and a place where scientific progress has been made. For example, Ernest Rutherford split the atom at Manchester University in 1917.

In the last two decades, this city’s economy has gotten stronger, and it is also a shining example of exciting cultural life.

The city has two football teams that have won the Premier League, bands like Oasis, the Bee Gees, and the Stone Roses, and nine restaurants with Indian, Spanish, and French food, as well as the famous and delicious Curry Mile.

And don’t believe the myth that it rains every day, because it only does that 39% of the time, or 143 days a year.

The cost of moving to Manchester

The cost of moving to Manchester will depend on where you come from and what you bring with you, just like any other move.

If you want to move the contents of a three-bedroom house, which is about 875 cubic metres, from London to Manchester, you can expect to pay an average of £1,341.

This includes:

loading and unloading

packing services and materials

dismantling and reassembling furniture

the fee for distance travelled

Around 210 miles separate London and Manchester, and most moving companies charge £1 per mile.

The final price you pay will also depend on when you move, which moving company you choose, and whether or not you need any extra services.

Cost of living in Manchester

Some of the most expensive football players in the world live in the UK’s second city, but it’s much cheaper to live there than in many other British cities.

Manchester is not one of the top 20 most expensive cities in the UK (source: Lloyds Bank, 2019), but it was ninth in terms of house price growth, which shows that it’s a city on the rise.

Here’s a look at how much different things and services will cost in Manchester.

Property prices

Most of the time, house prices in Manchester are very low.

In Zoopla’s 2019 UK Cities House Price Index, Manchester was ranked 11th out of 20 cities in the UK, with a price-to-income ratio of 5.9.

That’s less than the UK average of 6.7, and it’s even better when you consider that a house will cost you 13.1, 12.2, and 11.9 times your salary in London, Cambridge, and Oxford, respectively.

Over the past year, the average house price in Manchester has gone up by 3.95 percent, to £202,905. But the average price of a flat is much lower at £185,742, and the average price of a terraced house is even lower at £154,469. (source: Zoopla, 2020).

If you want to rent a home in Manchester, you can expect to pay an average of £775 per month,

Council tax

In Manchester, the council tax bands for 2020/21 range from A (£1,149.80) to H (£3,449.42), depending on the type of property and where it is. If you or someone who lives with you is disabled, you can also get a lower rate.

Bills for electricity

Like house prices, electricity bills in Manchester are likely to be around the average for the UK.

The average fixed cost of electricity in the North West is £86.40 per year, which is only £1.78 more than the UK average of £84.62.

And the average variable unit price of electricity in the North West is 17.7p

Public transport in Manchester

There are many great places to walk or ride a bike in Manchester, but the city is too big for most people to walk everywhere. It’s lucky that its public transportation is great.

The city built the first passenger railway station between cities, and it has never stopped coming up with new ideas. Manchester now has many buses, trams, and trains that run from 6 a.m. to midnight every day of the week.

You can even take a free bus around the city centre, and many trains go between Manchester and nearby places like Oldham, Rochdale, and Wigan.

For just £19.50, you can use any bus in Manchester for a week with a System One travelcard. If you want to ride trams or trains as much as you want with this deal, it will cost you an extra £20.

On the new Transport for Greater Manchester site, you can find out

Working in Manchester

Manchester is doing well, and so could you.

The 2019 Vitality Index from Lambert Smith Hampton, which looks at cities and towns outside of London, says that Manchester is the third-best place in the UK for growth.

The Office for National Statistics says that there were 22,850 businesses in Manchester in March of 2020. That means that for every 123 people in Manchester, there is one business.

Financial, legal, and business services, media, real estate, biotechnology, digital and creative services, and global sports brands are all important industries in Manchester.

Large companies like The Co-operative Group, Umbro, and the Peel Group are based in the city. International brands like Adidas, Kellogg’s, and Siemens have their UK headquarters in Manchester.

Manchester also has five top-notch universities that serve around 100,000 students each year. The city is also trying to become a zero-carbon city by 2038, which shows that it is looking to the future.

Average salary in Manchester

Payscale has found that the average full-time salary in Manchester is £29,000. This is a little less than the average salary in the UK, which was £30,800 in 2020.

Things to do in Manchester

Culture

As you might expect from such a big and varied city, there are a lot of cultural things to do in Manchester if you’re lucky enough to live there.

From the pre-Raphaelite paintings in the Manchester Art Gallery to the mediaeval beauty of Manchester Cathedral and the John Rylands Library to the fossilised T-Rex in the Manchester Museum, the city has enough cultural activities to break every stereotype about the north.

Make sure to also visit the Manchester Opera House, which shows how different the city is. You can watch the Moscow City Ballet perform Swan Lake one week and Trixie Mattel, a famous

History

Anyone interested in history can find a lot to do in Manchester. Visit the Imperial War Museum North to learn everything you need to know about past wars, and check out the Science and Industry Museum to learn about the city’s glorious recent past.

You can also visit the National Football Museum, which is related to what I just said. It makes sense, since clubs from Manchester have won 61% of all Premier League titles. Just clear your schedule for the rest of the day, because you won’t want to leave.

Sport

If you’re moving to Manchester, you should try to understand the culture. One way to do this is to see a live game at Old Trafford, the Etihad Stadium, or, better yet, both.

The rivalry between United and City is important in history and culture, and you can see some of the best players in the world make art with their feet.

And when you’re done admiring Kevin De Bruyne, Bruno Fernandes, and Raheem Sterling, go have some fun at the Chill Factore snow center, where you can ski, snowboard, and sledge to your heart’s content.

Manchester nightlife

Manchester has a huge number of bars, nightclubs, and music venues where you can party late into the night.

Drink award-winning cocktails at Mahiki, listen to live music in the elegance of a former Wesleyan chapel at the Albert Hall, and dance until your feet hurt at dozens of clubs, from the unique Deaf Institute to the famous art-deco Ritz.

Visit Manchester can tell you everything you need to know about every place in the city.

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Nov

Moving to Brighton

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Brighton is a city on the coast of England in the southeast. It is known for its piers, pavilion, and alternative vibe. It has been known for a long time as one of the most laid-back and friendly cities in the UK, which is shown by the fact that it has one of the largest gay communities in the country.

Various Londoners take advantage of the short train commute to spend a summer day at the beach and at the many restaurants, bars, and clubs that make this area the best nightlife destination for miles.

On sunny summer days, people from London, which is only an hour away by train, come down for the day to relax on the beach and check out the many pubs, restaurants, and nightclubs that make it the best place to go out for miles.

It is also a trendy city known for great shopping, especially in the Laines, where you can find small shops tucked away in narrow alleys that are perfect for exploring.

The city is a thriving multicultural centre that is trendy, lively, and exciting. It is big enough to have everything an expat could want, but small enough to feel like home. It is also surrounded by the beautiful South Downs to the north, which makes it easy to explore the beautiful countryside of southern England at any time of year.

Job market

At 2.4% of the working population, Brighton has a slightly higher unemployment rate than the rest of the country. In February 2015, there were 3,540 people without jobs, down from 4,790 the year before.

American Express is the private company that has the most jobs in the city. Its European headquarters are in Brighton, and it employs about 3,000 people, so this is a good option for expats looking for work.

Retail and tourism are two other big industries. Brighton gets a lot of visitors all year long, but especially in the summer. These visitors come from all over the world and the UK. Bars, restaurants, shops and hotels all provide potential job opportunities for expats. Also, more people are likely to visit the city after the i360, a 162-meter-tall viewing platform on the seafront, opens.

There are also a lot of language schools in Brighton. During the summer, students from all over Europe come to the city to learn English. This gives qualified ESL teachers a chance to find work.

Living costs

Brighton is one of the most expensive places to live in the UK as a whole. But it’s still cheaper than London, which makes it a popular place for commuters who want to get to London quickly without paying the higher London prices.

In 2015, NatWest’s Cost of Living Survey found that, out of 25 university cities, Brighton was the 16th most affordable for students.

Food

There are restaurants in all price ranges. A cheap meal for two costs around $15, while a mid-range meal for two costs around $50. The prices of groceries are the same as in other UK cities.

Transport

The bus system in Brighton is great, and a single trip in the city costs between $2.50 and $3.75. Taxis are also easy to find, and short trips in the city will cost between $6.25 and $12.45.
If you want to go to London often for work or fun, it takes an hour to get from Brighton to London by train. A day return off-peak costs about $35, a day return at any time costs $61, and a single costs $22.

Rent

A one-bedroom apartment costs an average of $1,095, and a three-bedroom apartment costs an average of $2,110 per month. A two-bedroom apartment costs an average of $1,572 a month to rent, while a four-bedroom house costs an average of $2,240. In the last year, rents have gone up by more than 6%, which is less than London’s 11% increase. There is a lot of competition, as three people try to get each room that comes on the market.

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Property information

In Brighton, house prices are going up. In the last year, they have gone up 11%. This is different from East Sussex, where the average rise was 6.6%. The average price is now $345,902. In England and Wales, the average price is $225,450, and in London, the average price is $598,230.

Most of the apartments in the city were once houses that were turned into apartments. But there are still a lot of homes that haven’t been turned into apartments.

23.4% of the residents own their own home, 29.9% have a mortgage, 28% rent privately, and 14.9% live in socially rented housing.

Official Housing Market Reports say that a one-bedroom apartment will cost you $1,085 to rent and a three-bedroom house will cost you $1,862. A one-bedroom apartment costs an average of $261,895, and a three-bedroom house costs an average of $511,710.

Neighborhoods

There are many nice neighbourhoods in Brighton, and each one has its own unique feel. There is something for everyone, from the hip to the family-friendly.

Family-friendly : Families often choose to go to Hove Park. Most of the houses here are Victorian or Edwardian semi-detached homes, and the area is known for being one of the grandest in the city, with lots of space and an upscale feel. One of the private schools nearby is the Dorothy Stringer Comprehensive School. Another popular neighbourhood with good public schools is Preston Park. It’s north of the city centre and has both large row houses and single-family homes. It also has a station of its own. Families also like the area around Queen’s Park north of Eastern Road, which has a mix of large detached and semi-detached Edwardian houses as well as terraced houses.

Upmarket : The Regency squares along the seafront, such as Brunswick Square, Lewes Crescent, and Palmeira Square, have some of the most prestigious addresses. Most of these are apartments, and the ones with balconies are the most popular. Montpelier Villas is another high-end street. In 2009, it was ranked ninth on a list of Sussex’s most expensive streets.

Hip & trendy : Kemp Town in Brighton is known as the coolest place to live there. It has its own shopping district, a lively café scene, many bars and clubs, and is close to the beach. This neighbourhood is popular with students and young people, and it is also where the gay community is most active. It is mostly made up of apartments that have been changed.

Up & coming : Hanover is a popular place for students and is seen as an area that is on the rise in Brighton. Terraced houses make up Poets Corner, which is a fairly cheap neighbourhood. It could be the best choice if you want to get the most for your money. Compared to the more central neighbourhoods, it is also pretty quiet.oney, and it is also fairly quiet compared to the more central neighbourhoods.

Cost of moving

Based on how much it costs to ship a 20-foot container, here’s how much it would cost for an average family of four to move from the following major cities:

Schools and education

There are both public and private elementary and secondary schools in Brighton. There are a total of:

39 public primary schools

9 public secondary schools

6 special schools

5 private primary schools

5 private secondary schools

Notable schools include Brighton College, which has licences with British curriculum schools all over the world, and Varndean College, which offers the International Baccalaureate to students aged 16 to 18.

Universities in Brighton

There are also two universities in Brighton. One of the best schools in the UK is the University of Sussex. The Times Higher Education World University Rankings list it as the 14th best university in the UK and the 111th best in the world.

There are campuses of the University of Brighton in both the city and nearby towns. It has been around since 1859 and is one of the best places in the UK to do research. It is ranked 76th in the UK by the Complete University Guide for 2016.

Household goods & Personal Effects Shipping to Brighton from UAE

Trust the professionals at Baxter Shipping for quick, smart, and secure international removals. For a long time, our company has facilitated shipping from Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and the UAE to the United Kingdom. Packages sent to Brighton and other locations in the world can be delivered directly by our team of logistics specialists to the doorstep. Whether you need to take only a few personal belongings, ship a whole office overseas, a car or need everything in your home delivered quickly, we can accommodate your needs and ensure a smooth relocation.

Moving abroad requires a different approach than the typical packing, loading, and transporting. Any company sending household belongings or personal effects to Brighton must adhere to the strict criteria enforced by UK border officers and port inspection authority. With our years of experience in logistics, packing, and shipping, we were able to help create a system that reliably meets all of your deadlines. Whether you need to send a full household’s worth of belongings or just a few boxes, we at Baxter shipping provide the lowest possible shipping rates and flexible delivery schedules to meet your demands.

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Nov

How to Ship Fine Art Internationally from and to Dubai

How to Ship Fine Art Internationally from & to Dubai

By admin

If you want to ship fine art or other fragile items from or to Dubai overseas, there are a few important steps you need to take. Fine Art Shipping Company in Dubai can help you with this task by offering a wide range of shipping and packing services for art across the country and around the world. We do know how to safely ship paintings and other fine art, and we’d be happy to work with you at any time.

SO HOW DO YOU SHIP FINE ARTS ABROAD?

Get your art ready to ship.

The first and most important step is to pack your painting well, especially if you’re sending it a long way, which requires more protection. Find out how big the painting is so you can get the right box for shipping. Cover the painting with glassine paper and then bubble wrap to protect both the surface and the corners.

Choose a company you can trust and get the right insurance

If you need to ship paintings overseas, contact an art logistics company that fits your needs and budget. Fine Art Shippers could be a great choice for you because we pack and ship all artworks internationally with special care and attention. Also, our team is ready to help you with different shipping options, such as air and sea shipping to almost any place in the world. Also, Fine Art Shipping Company can help you choose the right art insurance package for any of your items.

Don’t rush through the paperwork.

If you are planning the international shipment yourself, give yourself plenty of time to deal with the paperwork and customs paperwork. Some of these might be an export invoice, an export licence, permissions, etc.

If you follow these steps, you can safely send paintings overseas. Feel free to call BAXTER Fine Art Shipping Company, if you need any help. We can help you with any shipping task you have!

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