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Planning a move to New York? Then check out our article about moving to NYC from the UK. We’ll talk about costs, checklists, jobs and more even free removal quotes so you can move to New York stress free.
It’s important to note that the higher the volume of your move the higher the costs will be. Check out our page on container shipping costs to get more details.
Now, moving to New York can be slow and costly, on average it can take around 4-8 weeks. Below is a rough estimate of how much moving to NYC from London can cost depending on your household’s size:
| Household size | Cost |
|---|---|
| 1 bed | £2,200 – £3,100 |
| 2 bed | £2,900 – £4,000 |
| 3 bed | £5,000 – £6,800 |
| 4 bed | £5,400 – £7,400 |
| 5 bed | £7,700 – £10,300 |
Disclaimer. These prices are only estimates and are not final. Your move will differ in price depending on distance, volume and your individual needs.
You can influence the cost of your move to New York from the UK by considering the following factors, which can bring the price up or down:
If you want some more information about packing, or choosing a moving company. Check out our articles. You can also fill out the form below to receive up to 5 free moving quotes.
Moving is stressful and there’s a lot to do. From our experience a list goes a long way to reducing stress, so here are some things we advise you to take care of before moving to New York!
You will have to apply for a visa if you want to live in America. It can also take some months, so make sure you apply in advance. Need some useful information about American Visas? We’ve got you covered! Check out our visas in America page.
Additional documents that you should prepare before you move to New York include:
In the USA, health care is not free or cheap, it is advised to take out health insurance. In some cases, your employer will cover you, but until then, better safe than sorry. Do you want to know more about health care in the USA check out our page on healthcare in the USA.
If you’ll be more than a tax year abroad, contact HM Revenue and Customs to declare that you’ll be living elsewhere so you don’t get in trouble with the tax authorities.
Before you move, be sure to review and cancel any subscriptions or current utilities you will no longer need when you move. You will want to also make sure to change your mailing address so your post comes to your new home. This can be done with the redirection page from Royal Mail.
We’re sorry to put your adorable pets in miscellaneous, we know they can be like a family member, but not everyone has pets. So, if you are bringing your pets abroad, make sure they are up to date with vaccinations, or they could be denied entry.
We probably don’t need to tell you that housing is a must, but it would be nice to know a bit more about housing when moving to New York.
New York has 5 boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and Bronx. Each of them is like a city with its unique aspects and sites. Manhattan is by far the most expensive, with the Bronx on the lower end. The boroughs are just a subway ride away, except for Staten Island, where you may need to take a ferry.
In terms of renting, you will need to pay one month’s rent and one month’s security deposit up front when you decide to take the property. Also. you need to be aware that to rent accommodation you will need to have a clean financial record when moving to New York, as credit checks are common!
We know that finding a new home can be difficult. So, when renting a property in New York, we suggest that you consider the following points:
New York is an expensive city, and the cost of living is high. Finding work in New York is, therefore, a top priority, if you don’t yet have one. The job market is highly competitive, and there are plenty of job opportunities available for highly skilled individuals and people who are willing to be flexible in their job search.
Depending on your expertise and expectations, it would be smart to start the job search before you move to New York. Some of the top industries include finance and insurance, real estate, mass media and journalism.
You can start your job hunting through the following job portals:
Well, this is the end of the article. By now, you likely have a good idea of what moving to New York entails. But, for those who don’t feel well prepared just yet, check out the articles we’ve picked for you below. We wish you luck with your move to New York.
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