There will always be several facts to consider before moving to a new home, but when it comes to moving to Edinburgh, you might not have to think about it much. This is a city known for having an extremely vital social life, here is where you will have the opportunity to be a witness of all recognized international events like opera concerts, music festivals, theater presentations and more.
One of the world most recognized events is commemorated here in this city, we are talking about the wonderful Edinburgh’s Festival Fringe, which is a charitable organization that celebrates art and culture, incorporating all kind of entertainment, which includes movies, musicals, theaters, dance and comedy.
These presentations take place all around the city and thanks to the fact that there are plenty of green areas and parks allowing this kind of events to be well appreciated.
Along with that you will be able to walk everywhere and find fantastic hiking trails with amazing landscapes to admire.
Edinburgh is located in eastern Scotland, right near the North Sea, allowing everyone to take a trip on plain that will last no more than 3 hours so you can get to several recognize European cities.
What to know before moving to Edinburgh
With a population of more than 500,000, Edinburgh has a lot of different ethnical influence, even though most of the people that lives here are white Scottish; they speak several languages like Cantonese, Mandarin, Italian, Polish, Punjabi and of course English, giving people the advantage of finding a job no matter what language they speak.
Speaking of job opportunities, big cities like this are always looking for temporary workers, especially those that take care of tourism; you may find job offers in hotels, restaurants and pubs; being this last place one of the most demanded.
You can also find a job in one of the many attractions that are performed during specific seasons of the year.
One of the many advantages of living in Edinburgh, is that you will be able to enjoy all entertainment events choosing the best time so it won’t be crowded by tourists; you should also know that this city is one of the most visited in Scotland because of its architectural charming, with several old building preserved from the medieval time and huge stone decorations.
Because this city is surrounded by water, weather is almost always the same, raining constantly with cold winds, reaching temperatures of 1°C to 7°C; nevertheless there are a few sunny days during summer where occasionally reaches a temperature of 31°C, even though Scottish people are not use of dealing with this kind of high temperatures, they love it and celebrate it by taking a drink outside enjoying the warm feeling that nature has given them.
Cost of living in Edinburgh
Along with fantastic quality life come a high price to pay, and although Edinburgh is not as expensive as other cities in the world, the cost of living here is definitely high; which is why if you happen to move here without a job, start the search right away and be aware that the average minimum wage is 8.21 £ depending on your age and type of work you perform, however if you are a graduated professional with a relevant career, expect to earn 1,000 £ to 1,200 £ per month.
Transportation can get a little expensive too, for example if you would like to take a bus the exact cost is 4.50 £, although it might be better if you buy Ridacard (season ticket that crosses the city using Edinburg Trams and Lothian Buses) this will only cost you 60 £ per month approximately.
Another thing you should know about these prices, is that after midnight it will be more difficult for you to catch any economical transportation.
Food costs are also another thing that it’s important to consider, and because there are a lot of quality restaurants, the cost may increase up to 60 £ per meal, however if you prefer something simpler, there is always the option of ordering takeout food and the cost will be approximately of 50 £. There is always the option of buying your own food supplies that may last for a week, and the cost will go around 40 to 45 £.
In other instance, utilities are also a huge part of what you will spend per month, in which you need to consider paying for electricity, water, heating, garbage collection service, and of course internet; the average cost of these expenses goes between 170 £ to 180 £ monthly, be aware that it will always depends on the type of neighborhood you live at.
Housing market in Edinburgh
Finding a place to live in Edinburgh it’s a simple challenge, all places seem perfect and gorgeous, the biggest concern is finding an affordable price that you’ll be able to pay according to the income you have.
Areas like Leith and Portobello are some of the top options if what you are looking for is more space. Along with these there is also Bruntsfield neighborhood, with unique architecture between a medieval old town and a classical Georgian town; plus is a friendly area with a beautiful park where you will be able to perform different outdoor activities.
Nevertheless, if you prefer living near the Centre, then Stockbridge is a wonderful choice for you, it is a very popular area because it has tons of restaurants and bars with a lot of tourism; houses here are well conserved with a lot of history and impressive art in most of them. This is certainly a great option for single people that would like to maintain active their social life.
Monthly rental prices in Edinburgh vary depending if you live near or outside the City Centre, a one bedroom apartment (flat) in the Centre will cost you about 550 £, however outside the price will be 400 £. Now if you are looking of buying a place of your own, then it’s important for you to know that price for a ten square meter goes from 1200 £ to 2000 £; being the most expensive the one that is nearest to the Centre.
Types of move to Edinburgh we offer
Home relocation
Moving to a complete different continent usually comes with a lot to program and organize, according to your new home needs. This is where our company offers the best conditions for you to stay calm and enjoy this process, providing you help all the time, keeping this transition coordinated 100%.
We are also offering excellent prices, competing with other moving companies to Edinburgh; our entire moving team will be top professional and friendly, trying to make you feel more secure and comfortable during your moving process.
Office move
Moving to a different office location, often means that you are looking to get better attention from clients, and you will need to find a place that accomplish all marketing purposes. And this is why is so important to deal with the greatest moving company, and this is where we come in, to help you have the guarantee that we will take care of all your possessions, reducing the risk of disturbance, making your moving process as simple as possible.
Have the need to organize and storage files? Our moving company will take the hard job of packing all your documents properly, categorize everything, extremely well organize; getting you install at no time in your new office location.
We have all the experience in packing an expense variety of items that needs to be relocated, from big furniture’s to sensitive documentation, let us know what kind of business you have, and our employees perform with the highest quality standards and top services
Commercial move
When moving a commercial business, we will come up with the best moving solution to help you make this transition one perfect experience; maintaining every item that is necessary for your business in ideal conditions. Leave us the work of finding the top best commercial locations, relocating your business in the perfect area that fits all your sales purposes.
Our job is to provide excellent customer service, accomplishing all that your business needs, leaving you the job of only think about working in your new location as soon as you get to your destiny. We offer the top best professionalism and a great job performance.
Car shipping to Edinburgh
Do you need to transfer your vehicle to an international destiny? You will definitely need someone you can trust, which is why we can assure you that we will take care of every detail until your auto reaches its destiny. Make sure we are the company that will help you avoid all the hassle of driving your car all the way to your new location, keeping all your paperwork in the best conditions. Get a quote immediately, to acquire our services, so your vehicle reaches its destination along with you.