Moving to the UK

Thinking of moving to the UK but don't know where to start? Overwhelmed by the information coming at you after a Google search? Baffled by visa requirements? Worried about how your kids and your beloved pet iguana would handle it?

Fear not! Written by a seasoned mover who's been there, done that and even brought back the tea towel, Sam Beckbessinger will hold your hand in this end-to-end guide to moving from South Africa to the land of tabloid, tweed and terrible weather.

Inside, you'll find helpful tips, funny anecdotes and to-do lists to keep you on track. This guide covers everything from the practicalities of finding a job to the cultural quirks of British life (yes, they really are obsessed with tea), equipping you with everything you need to know about fitting in on this weird, adorable island.

Sam Beckbessinger is the author of the bestselling Manage Your Money Like a Grownup, sold in six countries and loved by people who hate talking about money. She teaches creative writing and pens horror stories and kids' TV shows. Her perimenopausal werewolf novel Femme Feral is coming April 2026.