Life in London is unique. There’s a reason why the 1700s writer Samuel Johnson famously said, ‘When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life’. That’s because all life is here – every nationality and culture, ever kind of food, ever imaginable experience, every conceivable thrill and diversion. And for a city, it’s remarkably green, not only thanks to the wonderful royal parks in its centre, but the multitude of open spaces in every outer borough too. It’s a city with no end of interesting places to visit and where there’s never such as thing has having nothing to do. If you’re approaching retirement or you’re already retired, then it’s worth considering what London can offer. It’s true that in retirement, the direction of travel is usually the opposite – people leave the capital and head to sleepy rural idylls or seaside resorts. But there have always been people who bucked that trend and either stayed put or actually moved to London to live out their days.

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The thing that sets Anthony Ward Thomas apart from other removals and storage companies is the premium level of service our customers receive. They know that their possessions will move from their current location to their new house or apartment in perfect condition once they book with us. That’s why we get repeat customers. When you use a company that offers the highest quality of service, you don’t need to shop around.

The clients we work with in London expect and pay for the best. That’s why our removals and storage packages offer a wide range of specialist removal features. If people want to move a grand piano, their fine art collection, or irreplaceable antique furniture, they contact Anthony Ward Thomas. They’ll receive a premium removals service that protects their precious items from damage.

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Finding the perfect home in London is all about striking a balance between your heart and your head. It’s wise to do as much research as possible as you build up your plan of action, but it wouldn’t be a perfect home if it’s just about planning and fact-finding. To make this work, mainly during the difficult phases, you must fully invest in the exercise.

This is your passion project, and you need to put all of yourself into the project; that way, you’ll not only find the right house for your budget, but you’ll also hopefully find the home of your dreams – one you’ll never want to move out of. We’ll go into some practical ways you can achieve this in this blog, including valuable resources and Anthony Ward Thomas’s range of services.

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Remote working is something almost all of us are very familiar with now and it certainly has been doing the rounds in the media, with a reasonably noticeable split in opinions of how well it’s being received. Remote working is something almost all of us are very familiar with now and it certainly has been doing the rounds in the media Those for it note the improvement in work-life balance. The against crowd ranges from angry office landlords to people who genuinely prefer an office setting. It’s also worth pointing out that productivity regularly comes up in discussion.

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Throughout our lives, we will no doubt find ourselves in various types of homes, which often reflects what’s happening at that time. If you’re now rethinking whether you need your four or five-bed house, London has some ideal prospects for you to view. There are a lot of luxury apartment developments available in some of the city’s most sought-after postcodes.

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As a national and international community, we’re becoming more climate and energy conscious as we hope to contribute towards effective change.It’s clear now that the choices we make do have an impact on the environment. We can all do our part by improving our individual or household carbon footprint. And there are a variety of different approaches available to help more towards greener homes and workplaces.

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Like most business sectors, the housing market is one that moves quickly with changing trends. If there are gaps in the market, it’s likely that a savvy entrepreneur will grab the opportunity. This is how many of the latest innovative living spaces are born. Someone will identify a possible problem where people’s needs aren’t being met, and they’ll create a new service. And in a place like London, it’s this sort of thinking that keeps the housing industry ahead of the game.

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Professional musicians in London have additional requirements when they relocate or are transporting their instruments. While some are fortunate enough to have fewer items, musicians such as pianists need a reputable removals company. That’s why many of London’s top musicians choose Ward Thomas. We have a proven track record of relocating people with valuable and large musical instruments.

It’s not just musicians that are relocating that use our services. Many orchestras and bands work with us to move their instruments and equipment around London. It might be for specific concerts where they need a specialist removals company to ensure their equipment remains intact.

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London is without a doubt one of the world’s number one destinations for shopping. Whether you’re looking for the latest high-end fashion or you’re buying toys for Christmas, London is the perfect destination. With many of the world’s leading brand names and stores holding residence in the capital, you’ll be hard-pushed to find a better city for shopping.

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There are some things in life that require an expert eye for detail and an unstoppable determination. Organising events and galas, as well as curating exhibitions, is not as easy undertaking. It’s a specialist trade that requires a balance of grit and skill that is difficult to master and maintain. At Ward Thomas, we have several of this elite group of people as customers because they know that we deliver a premium level of customer service.

As you would expect, London hosts thousands of events, exhibitions and galas every year. It’s a city that truly embraces the need to promote good causes and to exhibit a range of cultural and artistic works. On many occasions, the two worlds intersect, to create a unique and compelling experience. And that takes some of London’s most creative organisers to curate and deliver.

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