Finding a house or moving houses ? here is your guide

Finding a house or moving houses? here is your guide :

written and collected by Mohamed Hassan 

Disclaimer

You have to check the up-to-date information about the topic 
also, review the local legal regulations 

 Moving to a new country can be an exciting, yet challenging experience. As an IMG doctor, you may face various obstacles while settling in the UK. However, with proper research and preparation, you can make your transition smoother and more comfortable.

When searching for a hospital to work in, it is essential to consider factors beyond the workplace. In addition to asking people in the area, you can use Google Maps to explore the surroundings. Look for nearby places such as mosques, halal restaurants, halal butchers, and halal groceries 

 It's also crucial to check for important services such as supermarkets, and malls within the town. This information will give you a better idea of what to expect and help you make informed decisions.

Another important factor to consider is housing. You can use websites and applications such as Zoopla and Rightmove to search for nearby housing prices. It's also helpful to look for the nearest place for used furniture and electrical appliances. Additionally, you can search for nearby stores such as Argos, Tesco, Lidl, Poundland, Wilko, and Below One Pound to get your basic needs covered. Finding the nearest car maintenance store can also come in handy.

If you have children, you'll need to find suitable schools, nurseries, and children's clubs nearby. You can also look for the nearest gym to stay fit and healthy. It's also essential to check the proximity and distance from London and exam venues, as well as the airport. This information will help you plan your travel and make sure you arrive at your destination on time.

When you need a break, public parks can be a great option for children’s picnics and outings with family or friends. You can also use applications such as Ubereats, Just Eat, or Deliveroo to find the nearest halal restaurants that can deliver orders to your home.

It's important to note that accessing someone's personal account on Facebook or any social networking site without their consent is unethical and illegal. Instead, you can use professional networking platforms such as LinkedIn to connect with colleagues in your field.

please check the following steps : 

1. using the postcode of the hospital or your workplace and google maps to

•  find: the nearby places: Mosques, Halal restaurants, Halal butchers, and Halal groceries if you are a Muslim or church or any related worship places if you are practicing or following certain faiths
• Important services such as post office, GPs , dentists, supermarkets and malls within the town
• The nearest train station and bus stations are next to the hospital and near the residence, you intend to move to
• Proximity and distance from London and exam venues
• Proximity and distance from and to the airport
• Search for the nearest schools, nurseries, etc.
• nearest gym and children's clubs

2. Open the website and application Zoopla and right move and write the postcode of the hospital or the nearest postcode to it, and search for nearby housing prices
3. Search for the nearest place for used furniture and electrical appliances on market place and local charity organizations 
5. Search for the nearest store Argos, Tesco, Lidl, Sainsbury, Poundland, Wilko, Below One Pound, etc.
6. Find the nearest car maintenance store and MOT centres 
7. Searching in the surrounding area for public parks, etc., for children’s picnics and outdoor activities.
8. Also, search through the uberEats or just Eats or Delivero application for the nearest halal restaurants available to deliver orders to your home, etc.
9. Enter the staff's emails and try to access their personal accounts on Facebook or any social networking site. Through the search, you can reach any Egyptian or Arab colleague's name in their friends list on the communication sites.
10. This will save you a great deal of searching and make it easier for you and save you the trouble of waiting for someone to respond to you.

In summary, conducting thorough research and planning ahead of time can help you make a smooth transition to life in England as an IMG doctor. Take advantage of resources such as Google Maps, housing websites, and applications to find essential services and amenities in your area. 

Don't forget to consider factors such as proximity to London, exam venues, and the airport, as well as schools, nurseries, and children's clubs. And most importantly, be respectful and ethical in your interactions with colleagues and fellow residents.