Relocation to the UK
Explore all the UK Has to Offer with Dwellworks
Often pictured in the movies as a picturesque and friendly country, the United Kingdom may seem like an exciting place to relocate to. It really can be – with bustling cities like London and Manchester to explore, a relatively easy process for banking and driver’s license setup, people from all cultures, and an array of industries like healthcare, aerospace and defense, and oil and gas calling the UK home for their global and regional headquarters.
Dwellworks years of relocation experience and 70-plus Destination Consultants in the UK position us to assist expatriates with any need – even if they find life in the UK familiar or comfortable. Our Consultants often advise assignees looking for a rental about small but meaningful differences such as the size and age of homes, which tend to be smaller and older compared to other countries. Our Consultants also speak an array of languages for easy translation with assignees, from English to Hebrew to Mandarin. They can advise assignees on setting up a National Insurance number and where to find the best schooling. When all those settling-in needs are taken care of, our Consultants are also there to share great recommendations for the best pub to watch a football match, the best areas for a hike, where to get great Indian food, and what bookstores to get lost in.
Area Orientation: Every employee wants to know more about the place they are moving to, whether it’s previewing neighborhood rental options, calculating commute times, or understanding the available community activities and hot spots. Our Destination Consultants always start the service experience with “How can I help?” and then put their local expertise to work with information, exploration, and guidance that aligns with your employee’s priorities.
Rental Home Finding Assistance: Our Consultants are experts in matching property solutions to employee budgets, requirements, and expectations, and are also a resource for understanding local leasing practices and landlord processes. After sourcing suitable housing, scheduling viewing appointments, and discussing the advantages and disadvantages of possible options, our Consultants help employees submit rental applications to give them the best chance of being selected as the preferred tenant.
Settling-in Services: Our Destination Consultants guide the employee through the full settling-in process, including support with key services like social insurance registration, banking services introductions, driver’s license application, and health care guidance. If the family has children, we also assist with school explanations, registration, and tours.
Departure services: Clients authorize this service when they are looking for end-of-assignment support for their employees. Our Destination Consultants advise on rental property termination, final property inspections, and the steps employees should follow to ensure a successful refund of their security deposit.
We check-in with the employee throughout their destination services experience via system-generated Pulse Checks to ensure we are meeting their expectations – and can quickly course-correct if needed. It is important to us that we provide exceptional service at all times. Visit our Destination Services page to learn about our end-to-end solutions and support.
Happy Customers
We are proud to earn the respect and admiration of the employees we assist. Here is some of our favourite feedback received from satisfied employees:
Our Local Experts Cover All of the United Kingdom
Dwellworks pairs each relocating employee with an empathetic and experienced Destination Consultant who lives in or near the employee’s new city and knows everything there is to know about that destination location – or knows where to find the answer. Our local experts are also well-versed in the nuances of the relocation process; many of them have been through the moving experience themselves.
Using our online service platform called myDwellworks®, our local Consultant connects with the employee long before their arrival in the UK to establish a relationship, understand the employee’s priorities, and begin conducting personalized research. Consultants are familiar with neighborhood differences, school district boundaries, and the local cost of living to aid your employees in securing a rental home that meets their needs.
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Consultants are also the go-to for any other assistance or recommendations needed by your employees. Whether it’s identifying the closest bank, understanding the healthcare system, finding a market for fresh produce, or getting recommendations for nearby restaurants, parks, or youth sports leagues, Dwellworks Destination Consultants will have the answer.
With Consultants in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, and all of the cities that relocating employees want to live, we cover all major corporate hub locations. We can also assist in less traditional relocation markets. With knowledge of local laws, schools, and housing prices covering every province, Dwellworks virtual Consultants can assist with moves to any location in the UK.
So, whether the move is to England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, our Consultants can provide area overviews and introductions, assist in the housing search, coordinate settling-in services, and offer access to other helpful guides through our myDwellworks® platform – with the continued guarantee of that personal touch.
Technology Supports Every Move
Whether employees are looking for local trusted guidance pre-arrival, tips throughout their program, or neighbourhood info and local favourites 3 months later, look no further than myDwellworks®.
Our easy-to-use online resource offers insights for successfully navigating a new location, from learning about neighbourhoods, to viewing housing styles, to ‘How To’ guides for completing important tasks – all available 24/7.
myDwellworks® is also a convenient communication platform for the employee and their Destination Consultant to send and retrieve messages, ask questions, and share and comment on properties.
And the best part? Flexibility to access the portal on a computer, tablet, or mobile phone with content not only available in 100+ languages but also for a full year after program initiation!
Understanding Schooling in the UK
Education is taken very seriously in the UK, and families moving here will be prepared with Dwellworks help. There are five stages of education for public and private schools: early years, primary, secondary, further education, and higher education. The national curriculum is taught in all public schools, with private and international schools offering their own system.
Dwellworks Consultants will offer guidance about the schooling system, answer questions on schools in the area, and provide transferees with information to assist with the decision making to enable informed choices on the best education system and school for their children.
We also partner with an international education specialist who has been helping families find the best schooling, university, and childcare options for over thirty years. They will work alongside the family through the actual placement process. They can assist with all of the following, for both private and public schools: Pre-Schools, Nursery, Primary School, Secondary School, College, University and Adult Education. Employees can ask their Destination Consultant for this further assistance.
Other Dwellworks Services Available in the United Kingdom
Intercultural Training
Dwellworks offers an array of Intercultural Training solutions which can be delivered pre-arrival or once settled in.
This vital service offers cultural tips and training to help employees and families acclimate faster to their new culture and feel more comfortable in their new location. Click below to learn more about Intercultural Training.
Temporary Accommodations
Have employees traveling for business, on a short-term assignment, or needing an interim housing solution prior to their final move?
We have you covered with convenient, fully furnished temporary accommodations solutions to meet all these needs and more. Click below to check out Dwellworks Living and our corporate housing solutions.
Become a Destination Consultant in the UK
Are you an expert in getting to know your city? Do you love helping others learn how to move successfully to your town? Are you great at property research and developing relationships with local landlords and property managers? Become a Destination Consultant! Our Consultants are the face of our company and the reason why relocation experiences with Dwellworks are so successful.
We are always looking for new local experts across the UK to add to our team. The role of Destination Consultant is great for those looking for part-time work while providing a valuable service. To learn more about becoming a Consultant, click the button below:
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