Hey everyone,
I'm new to the forum
So my plan is to move to the UK next year (2011) and I'm not really fussy where, though London would be ideal as I'm familiar with the place from two previous trips.
I'm a qualified Audio Engineer (received my Diploma last year) and I complete my Bachelor of Audio Production in June this year. My aim is to move to the UK sometime between March and April in 2011.
So, here are some of my many many questions:
1. Job situations? Is there anything for Audio Engineers/anything in the music industry?
2. Living? Is rent ultra expensive? Where are the "good" areas to live in terms of safety/cost?
3. Visas? I'm thinking of getting a 6 month work visa to start & then extending...?
4. Locations? Where's best to go in the UK for living/job prospects?
5. Expat societies/groups? I don't want to be alone, lol.
That's all I can think of for now, but I know there'll be a load more once I've got the answers to these, haha. Also, it's a little off-topic but to live there for an extended period:
1. How long do you have to stay in the UK to apply for residency?
2. Does that have to be ex amount non-stop?
3. Do I have to be a resident to buy a property? (I'm aware this won't happen for quite some time, but it's something I'm curious about)
Alrighty, thanks very much for taking the time to read/answer my barrage of questions, any information or answers you can give me would be mega helpful!
I'm new to the forum
So my plan is to move to the UK next year (2011) and I'm not really fussy where, though London would be ideal as I'm familiar with the place from two previous trips.
I'm a qualified Audio Engineer (received my Diploma last year) and I complete my Bachelor of Audio Production in June this year. My aim is to move to the UK sometime between March and April in 2011.
So, here are some of my many many questions:
1. Job situations? Is there anything for Audio Engineers/anything in the music industry?
2. Living? Is rent ultra expensive? Where are the "good" areas to live in terms of safety/cost?
3. Visas? I'm thinking of getting a 6 month work visa to start & then extending...?
4. Locations? Where's best to go in the UK for living/job prospects?
5. Expat societies/groups? I don't want to be alone, lol.
That's all I can think of for now, but I know there'll be a load more once I've got the answers to these, haha. Also, it's a little off-topic but to live there for an extended period:
1. How long do you have to stay in the UK to apply for residency?
2. Does that have to be ex amount non-stop?
3. Do I have to be a resident to buy a property? (I'm aware this won't happen for quite some time, but it's something I'm curious about)
Alrighty, thanks very much for taking the time to read/answer my barrage of questions, any information or answers you can give me would be mega helpful!