In our first blog, we covered some essential things to do before you move to Europe. Now we want to add some important points to make sure you’re ready for your big move to Europe. Any relocation is daunting, and at Ward Thomas, our aim is to provide as much information as we can. There’s no such thing as too much planning – you’ll thank yourself (and us) later that you did.
London has some fantastic green spaces to enjoy the outdoors in, especially while the sun is out. It’s prime time to catch some says and balance out the busy city life with some much-needed fresh air. Why not get your family together for a day out in one of London’s many parks? Set up a WhatsApp group and get your friends together for a picnic or an evening viewing of the London Skyline?
Life in London is a unique experience filled with lots of interesting places and lots of things to do. If you’re coming up to retirement or you’re already retired, then it’s worth considering the possibility of what London can offer. London is a great place to spend your retirement years – a lot of people are now trading in their four-bed house in smaller cities and towns and are heading to the capital to downsize to a smaller but well-located luxury apartment, or a townhouse in a stylish area like Chelsea or St. John’s Wood.
One of the great things about living in London means having access to all of the best shopping districts in the world within a few Tube stops away from each other. Whether you’re looking for the best designer clothes or some children’s toys for special occasions, you’ll find no better city to get them all in. The one drawback from inner city living is that it can sometimes feel cramped and you end up competing for space with your possessions. The best way to reclaim that space is by using self storage..
It’s not always easy having green spaces in London, especially in the inner-city properties where outside spaces might be predominantly concrete, or space is limited. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t have your very own green or garden area and here are some tips for Ward Thomas on how to create garden space or green spaces in London.
The first thing you need to do is establish what space is available to you and what type of space that is. Although a lot of people will have some garden space for the sake of highlighting the ability to create gardens spaces everywhere, we’ll use a backyard concrete space in a terraced row as our example.