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Guides, tips, and honest advice for people moving to the UK and EU.
20 May 2026·5 min read
The complete UK student flat setup for under £300
A room full of everything you actually need — bedding, kitchen, bathroom, desk — without wasting money on things you will replace in six months.
20 May 2026·5 min read
The premium UK student setup: best in class, no compromises
If you are going to spend the money anyway, spend it on things that last. A curated list of quality pieces worth investing in before you arrive.
12 May 2026·4 min read
Your first week checklist: what to buy when you land in the UK
A no-nonsense list of what to get sorted in your first seven days — from adapters to bedding, in the right order.
5 May 2026·3 min read
Universal adapters: what actually works in the UK and EU
The UK uses a completely different plug from the rest of Europe. Here is what you need, and what to skip.
28 April 2026·5 min read
The honest guide to setting up a student flat in the UK
What your landlord actually provides, what they quietly expect you to sort yourself, and the order to buy things in.