The London
Relocation Guide
Everything you need to plan, prepare, and execute your move to London. A comprehensive, always-updated guide with visa strategies, real cost data, and hard-won lessons from Americans who've made the move.
30-day money-back guarantee. One-time purchase, 12 months of updates included.
Moving to London is the dream.
The visa system? A maze.
The visa system is complex
Skilled Worker? Global Talent? Innovator Founder? The UK points-based system has dozens of routes. Finding the right one is half the battle.
The housing market is cutthroat
Good flats go in 24-48 hours. Right to Rent checks, guarantors, deposit schemes — without a strategy, you'll lose out.
Council tax, NI, NHS — oh my
National Insurance numbers, council tax bands, NHS registration, eVisa setup — the UK has its own bureaucratic world.
London is expensive — really
One of the world's most expensive cities. Council tax alone is £100-200/month on top of rent. Without real data, your budget is fiction.
We've spent months researching, planning, and talking to Americans who've done it.
Now you can skip the trial-and-error and learn from real experience.
What's Inside the Guide
Everything you need to know before, during, and after your move.
The Visa Decoder
Navigate the UK's points-based immigration system with flowcharts and checklists.
- - Skilled Worker vs Global Talent decision tree
- - Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) walkthrough
- - Salary thresholds, English language requirements, TB test
First 90 Days Checklist
The exact sequence of tasks you need to complete — in the right order, with time estimates.
- - eVisa setup, National Insurance number, GP registration
- - Bank account setup (Monzo, Starling, HSBC)
- - Oyster card, council tax registration, utilities
Apartment Hunting Guide
Find a flat in London's fast-moving rental market without getting burned.
- - Best boroughs and neighborhoods with honest pros and cons
- - Right to Rent checks, deposit protection, references
- - Rightmove, Zoopla, OpenRent — platform strategies
Mistakes We Made (So You Don't Have To)
Real stories from the move, with lessons learned the hard way.
- - The council tax shock (it's on top of rent, and it's not cheap)
- - Starting from zero credit — your US score doesn't transfer
- - The NHS surcharge surprise and GP registration delays
Vetted Resources + Exclusive Discounts
Actual services used and recommended — with discount codes where we could negotiate them.
- - English-speaking immigration solicitors in London
- - Banking comparisons (Monzo vs Starling vs HSBC)
- - Co-working spaces + expat communities (InterNations, Americans in London)
Sneak Peek: First 90 Days Checklist
Week 1: Arrive & Settle
Get your temporary SIM card, activate your bank account from home, check into your temporary accommodation, and register with local police within 72 hours if required.
Week 2: Official Registration
Book your residency registration appointment (padrón/Anmeldung/equivalent), open a local bank account, and start your apartment search with our vetted platform list.
Week 3–4: Build Your Foundation
Sign your lease, set up utilities and internet, get your tax ID number, register for public healthcare or activate private coverage…
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Is This For You?
Yes, if...
- ✓ You're an American considering moving to London
- ✓ You want a step-by-step plan, not generic travel advice
- ✓ You're overwhelmed by UK visa requirements
- ✓ You want real cost data, not outdated blog posts
Not for you if...
- ✕ You're already living in London (this is a pre-move guide)
- ✕ You're looking for a vacation travel guide
- ✕ You want legal advice (we're not solicitors)
- ✕ You already know the UK system inside and out
Who's Behind This?
Built by David Koi (3x founder, ex-Capital One, ex-ezCater) and Alex Han (ex-Cox Automotive GM, living in Barcelona since 2025). Creators of PupWalkr ($1M revenue, 60K+ bookings).
Every guide is researched across hundreds of expat experiences, cross-referenced with official sources, and updated monthly. This is not legal advice — for immigration law, we include vetted attorney recommendations.
Choose Your Path to London
One-time purchase. 30-day money-back guarantee on all products.
London Guide
Early adopter pricing
- ✓ Comprehensive, always-updated guide
- ✓ 7-phase relocation framework
- ✓ 100+ actionable tasks
- ✓ Visa flowcharts & checklists
- ✓ London borough & neighborhood guide
- ✓ Partner discounts
- ✓ Updates included for 12 months
- ✓ Access anytime in your Dashboard
Complete Bundle
Everything you need in one purchase
- ✓ Full London Guide ($149 value)
- + Leap Complete ($49 value)
- + Personal relocation dashboard
- + Unlimited milestones & deadlines
- + London-specific milestone templates
- + Move countdown & progress tracking
Leap Complete
One-time purchase
- ✓ Interactive relocation timeline
- ✓ Milestone & deadline tracking
- ✓ Task dependencies & sequencing
- ✓ Pre-populated from your blueprint
- ✓ Progress dashboard & countdown
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee on all products
If the guide doesn't help you feel more prepared for your move, email us within 30 days for a full refund. No questions asked.
Secure payment via Stripe. Instant web access in your Dashboard after purchase.
Disclaimer: This guide provides educational information based on personal experience and publicly available resources. It is not legal, immigration, tax, or financial advice. Visa requirements and regulations change frequently. Always verify information with official government sources and consult qualified professionals (immigration solicitors, tax advisors) for your specific situation. Leap and Koilabs LLC are not responsible for decisions made based on this content.
Questions?
› Is this up to date?
Yes. We update the guide monthly as regulations change and as we learn new things. You get free updates forever.
› Is this legal advice?
We're founders and relocators, not solicitors. Our guides are based on lived experience and extensive research — not legal counsel. For immigration law questions, we include vetted solicitor recommendations in the guide.
› What if I'm not moving to London specifically?
About 60% of the guide applies to moving anywhere in the UK. The visa info, NHS, banking, and tax sections are the same. The neighborhood guide and transport sections are London-specific.
› How do I get the guide after purchase?
Immediately after purchase, you'll get instant access to the full guide in your Dashboard. It's a living document — always up to date with the latest visa rules, costs, and tips.
› What's NOT included?
This is not legal advice or 1:1 consulting. We're founders who documented our international move in detail and built the system we wish existed. For legal questions, we include vetted solicitor recommendations. This is real experience, curated resources, and a step-by-step process researched across hundreds of relocations.
› What's your refund policy?
30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. If it doesn't help you, email us at hello@leap.koilabs.app and we'll refund you.
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