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Moving to London

Relocation services in London

A London move often starts with a job offer and quickly becomes a housing search across an unfamiliar city. You need to connect your office location, transport options, arrival date, and any immigration work without letting one delay the others. Gullie provides relocation services in London for employees and families, with a plan built around those dependencies. We help coordinate the agreed services, from housing and moving logistics to settling-in support. Tell us where you will work, who is moving, and what your employer covers. We use that brief to establish priorities before you commit to flights, accommodation, or shipping.

Plan your move to London

What to include in your London brief

  • Workplace journey and accessibility
  • Separate dates for household arrivals
  • Accommodation before the longer lease
Use the housing brief to compare actual properties

Planning life in London

London’s neighbourhood choices should follow the life you need to build. An office near Canary Wharf calls for a different search from one near King’s Cross. Shoreditch, Stratford, and other areas can be considered against your budget and daily journey rather than a generic ranking. TfL’s journey planner lets you compare routes, changes, walking, and step-free options for the addresses you are evaluating.

We also consider how the first weeks will work. If housing is not confirmed, temporary accommodation needs a place in the budget. If your family is joining later, the initial arrangement may differ from the home you eventually need. Shipping should follow a realistic destination and delivery plan.

Gullie brings the housing discussion into the same conversation as the rest of your move. You can establish what needs deciding now, which details require a specialist, and how the plan changes when your circumstances do.

Check the official transport information for London.

What your relocation plan includes

We begin by agreeing the scope: who is moving, the origin, your intended arrival, and the budget or employer policy. Your preferences and any existing arrangements shape the plan. You should know which services are included, which decisions need your approval, and where a specialist or external provider is involved.

Housing support starts with a brief and a discussion of suitable options. Immigration support, where needed, is coordinated with the appropriate professionals. Moving and shipping arrangements depend on the belongings involved and the route. Family and settling-in support can be included in the agreed scope.

A London housing search should use the workplace postcode and actual travel needs, including accessibility or a school journey where relevant. We can discuss a temporary base while longer-term options are considered. The plan then connects accommodation, the arrival schedule, and delivery of your belongings. Immigration questions are handled as a separate specialist workstream within the move, with timing confirmed for the individual case.

The Gullie platform gives the move a shared place for its details, documents, and timeline. As decisions are made, the team coordinates the agreed next steps. Before work begins, request a written scope and a breakdown of the expected service and provider costs.

See the relocation platform, estimate your move budget, or explore work visa guides for your destination.

Questions about moving to London

Can you help compare London neighbourhoods by commute?

We can build the housing brief around the office address and your preferred journey. Use TfL’s journey planner to compare shortlisted addresses, including walking, changes, and accessibility requirements.

Can I organise housing before the immigration process is complete?

Housing research can be discussed alongside immigration planning. Before committing to travel or a tenancy, confirm your circumstances and timing with the appropriate specialist. The sequence depends on the individual move.

What if my family arrives in London after I do?

Include both arrival dates in the brief. An initial temporary stay, a later household shipment, and the search for a family home can be planned as separate steps within one relocation scope.

Tell us about your move

Share your origin, intended arrival, household details, and employer policy. We’ll discuss the scope and availability for your move to London.

Discuss your relocation to London

Explore housing and moving support by city

See how the home search and household delivery fit the destination. These guides explain the local decisions and the support to include in your move brief.

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The destination shapes the housing search, commute, and arrival plan. Explore our city guides to discuss the support your household needs.

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