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Moving to Oxford, advice needed please.

  • 08-03-2011 6:16pm
    #1
    ancapailldorcha
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    Hi everyone,

    I just accepted a job offer in Oxford and have a few things I could use some advice on if ye don't mind. I am flying out next week and was wondering if anyone could recommend any good sites for finding a place to rent. I've been on gumtree but nearly everywhere is taken or is looking for a female, etc... I've also been on dailyinfo and got a number to call when I land but would like to have a few more options. I was also wondering if anyone knows whether it would be possible to open a bank account over there without an address.

    Thanks guys!!

    The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love them as yourself, for you were foreigners in Egypt. I am the LORD your God.

    Leviticus 19:34



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  • #2
    Princessdizzy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 46 ✭Princessdizzy


    Some other websites to try for UK rent places:
    www.rightmove.co.uk
    www.findaproperty.com
    www.primelocation.com

    Have you tried googling estate agents in the area? Most agents over here do selling and rental.


  • #3
    wildefalcon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 935 ✭✭✭wildefalcon


    Opening accounts can be difficult.

    Depending on the job, (well done) you could ask your employer to use their address as a "care of". They may have a Bank that they recommend, or indeed, have a client relationship manager that could sort you out.


    You'll need passports, driving licence and ideally a National Insurance number (apply now to avoid emergency tax).

    Also, be sure to get a name in the bank, keep of a record of everything you do and say.

    Best of luck! Lovely part of the world, though the traffic can be murder on the A34!


  • #4
    the oxford fresher
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭the oxford fresher


    I'm sorry it seems my response comes a little to late, but you may still enjoy

    www.theoxfordfresher@blogspot.com

    It is a fantastic blog containing everything you could ever want to know about moving to Oxford, getting settled and enjoying the Oxford life!

    Here you'll also find a number of downloadable e-books on topics such as 'Arrival Survival', 'Where's the best place to live', 'Renting in Oxford', ' Buying a bicycle' and 'Buying a car and driving in the UK.'

    I hope you find it useful. Oxford is a magical city.


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