Types of Accomodations
What is the best property for me? If you are reading this, chances are you are thinking about renting or buying a property in the UK – or you simply…
Renting in Scotland
I hope you are all well. I guess you are here to find out about renting a flat / house in Scotland. I will give some information away, just basic…
National Insurance Number
The National Insurance Number (NIN), formerly also known as NiNo, is required if you want to open a bank account, start working or just require health services (NHS). You must…
The Killer – The Credit Score
A credit score in the UK is a digital rating that represents your financial reliability to potential lenders. Unlike other countries, the UK does not have a single, universal credit…
UK Bank Account
How to open an UK Bank Account and the Requirements To open a bank account in the UK, you typically need one document to prove your identity and one document…
Immigrating to Scotland
Germans Moving to Scotland – A Survival Guide With Rain, Paperwork, and Unexpected Happiness Every year, Germans / Austrian / Swiss move to Scotland for many different reasons: work, study,…
Living the simple Life?
Living in a Static Caravan or Lodge in Scotland – Small Spaces, Big Views, and Surprisingly Clever Living Living in a static caravan or lodge in Scotland has become increasingly…
German Houses vs British Houses
A Friendly Architectural Culture Shock When Germans move to the UK – especially to Scotland – one of the first things they notice is that houses look… different. Very different.…