Planning your move to the UK

Just like the lingo, we've got your relocation to the UK sewn up too

Moving to UK: Your Survival Guide to British Slang

 
If you’re planning to relocate yourself and your family to the UK, you need to get a firmer grasp on the delightful British Slang!

The British call fries “chips” (except when they call them fries). They call cookies “biscuits”.

And they have so many words for the bathroom: toilet, loo, WC, little girl’s/boy’s room, and so on. It’s no surprise that some people moving to the UK can find it daunting.

Our friendly British colleagues aim to alleviate some of your worries, put together a list of the most important British words you’ll need for your new chapter in the UK!

Download British lingo guide

Over in the UK, "the bee's knees" means 'brilliant', 'amazing', 'wonderful'. And that's what our UK relocations services is! 


We've compiled a series of moving tips from those who have already moved to the UK to help make your move 'the bee's knees' too!  

Read moving to the UK tips

"Bob's your Uncle" means 'everything is done', 'voila', 'complete'. And that’s what we want all our customers to feel when they move with Crown Relocations. 


Which is why we've created a destination guide for all of our top cities in the UK. Giving you advice on everything from the best areas to live in to the latest immigration advice. 
 
View UK destination guide

"Piece of Cake" means something is 'simple', 'easy peasy', 'stress free'. And that's what our UK relocations and settling in services are all about. 


Whether it's local area searches, school finding, home shortlisting or simply changing your new home's broadband supplier, these finishing touches make your UK relocation a piece of cake. 
 
Explore settling in services

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