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1. Simply London Relocation
Relocating to London, made simple
www.simplylondonrelocation.com © Simply London Relocation 2015

2. About
Simply London Relocation
Founded by French expatriates
Sylvie Froger and Sandra Redon
Multilingual international business
team with an in-depth, personal knowledge
of London and the relocation process
Accreditations
We are members of:
Our team
Provides a high quality, flexible relocation service
to those moving to London
Services corporate and individual clients

3. Some customers
we have worked for:

4. How we help expats
relocate to London
Many things to consider:
Current location
Give notice for current rental property
Stop all contracts/utilities
Arrange removals and travel
New business
Find offices
Legal structure
Accounting, Recruitment, Utilities…
New job
Language
New commute
New colleagues
New location
Choose an area to live
Find a new home
Children’s education
Internet and phone
Other practical details, e.g. doctor, car, pets

5. Our services:
Property Search
We help professionals and families relocating to London, with a range
of services aimed at making the relocation process faster and easier:
Advice on London areas and rental prices
Search for rental properties &
organisation of viewing itineraries
Search for temporary accommodation
Property Rental

6. Our services:
School Search
We help professionals and families relocating to London, with a range
of services aimed at making the relocation process faster and easier:
Advice on the school system & registrations
Selection of suitable schools
Assistance with school registrations
Search for nurseries and nannies
Schools

7. Our services:
Practical Help & Advice
We help professionals and families relocating to London, with a range
of services aimed at making the relocation process faster and easier:
Installation of home utilities, broadband, and TV
Insurance and council tax
Vehicle parking permit
Practical Assistance & Advice
Assistance with bank, phone, national insurance
Advice on public & private health care system

8. How we work
with our clients
Whether we are working on a school search
or a property search, our process is the same
We assist our clients
until the search is
completed to the
client’s satisfaction
Client receives a Simply London Relocation Guide detailing
how the process works and how we will work with them
We agree on services
required and costs
Client completes a
detailed Briefing Document
We talk or meet with the client to ensure that we
have fully understood their needs and preferences
We search tirelessly to find
the best options for them
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9. Our Unique Selling Propositions:
Family services
Family oriented
We work to understand each family’s
unique needs and preferences
Our personal and professional experience
enables us to appreciate what families go
through when they relocate

10. Our Unique Selling Propositions:
Flexible services
À la carte services
Our clients can choose the
services they need from our “menu”
Clients can add other
services later if they wish or if their needs change

11. Our Unique Selling Propositions:
Structured approach
Documented
processes & guidance
All processes are documented and
communicated to the client, every step of the
way, so they always know what the next stage is.
We provide our very own “Guide to Renting in
London” and “Installation Guide” to our clients,
based on our experience of what matters to
expats and the questions they ask themselves.

12. How to identify an opportunity
for Simply London Relocation
…employee relocating to
London?
…employee + family
relocating to London?
…recruiting new staff from
abroad or outside of London
to work and live in London?
We help those relocating focus on
business from the moment they
arrive in London, knowing that:
…their family is taken care of
…those day-to-day things needed
to get life in a foreign city up
and running are organised!
We save:
…employees time and stress
…businesses time and money
Company: We can help
We help employees ensure a successful and productive
transition to their new location.

13. Pricing
Pricing Structure:
Our fees are transparent and agreed
upfront: no surprises for the client
Pay as you go: clients only pay for the services they want;
they can add extra services as and when they need them
Average spend per relocation
School search & registration advice
Property search
Settling in package
£1,400 - £2,800
£700
£1,000 - £2,200
£700

14. Case Study 1:
Family relocation
What we did
Family with two primary school age children, moving
for the start of the school year in September.
The father works for a multinational energy
company, with headquarters in Canary Wharf.
Situation
Briefing: we spent an hour on the phone going through
the family’s requirements and constraints, the children’s
current school level, their knowledge of English, etc.
June
Property Search: following a further client briefing and
based on the confirmed school and the office location, we:
- identified potential areas for the family to live in
- organised a day of viewings in August
- assisted until the tenancy agreement was signed
July
Settling in Package: once our clients found their
ideal property, we organised their council tax, home
insurance, broadband, TV, and utilities. We also advised
on GP registrations and where to buy a vacuum cleaner!
August
What our clients had to do
1) Tell us their preferences
2) Come over: - For a day of school visits
- For a day of property viewings
- To collect their keys and move in!
The family moved into the Greenwich area and
the children now go to school near Canary Wharf.
Our client walks to work in 20 minutes,
and the children walk to school in 10!
Result
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School strategy and search: we identified potential areas
and schools that could suit the family. We organised
school visits and assisted in the registration process until
the children were offered places.

15. Case Study 2:
Express relocation
What we did
We went through our briefing document on the
phone, talking about his requirements in terms
of areas, type of property and budget
Day 1
We discussed with the client:
- The areas suited to his budget
- His priorities in terms of size and budget
- His availability for viewings
Day 2
Client viewed 10 properties over one dayWeek 1
We negotiated the rental agreement
on his behalf and assisted with the
referencing procedure until the tenancy
agreement was signed by both parties
Week 2
We confirmed handover date and time for the keysWeek 3
Banking executive, single,
with three weeks to find
a new home, move in and
start a new job in the City
Situation
One very happy client, ready to start work immediately!
What our client had to do
1) Tell us about his preferences
2) Come over:
Result
- For a day of property viewings
- To collect his keys and move in!
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16. Best practice: FAQs.
Planning a relocation: timing and fees
When should you start
planning your personal relocation?
Families with children: as soon as possible in order
to discuss and agree school choices and the registration
process which will impact on the choice of areas to live in.
Individuals and couples: we recommend starting
at least 8 weeks ahead – earlier if possible of the
desired move-in date in order to identify potential
areas to live in and budget constraints.

17. Best practice: FAQs.
Planning a relocation: timing and fees
When should you start
registering for schools?
State schools: once you have
proof of address in the borough.
Private/international schools: as early
as possible, especially for top schools.

18. Best practice: FAQs.
Planning a relocation: timing and fees
How much are school fees?
Independent British and international
schools command fees ranging from
£8,000 to £30,000+ p.a. depending
on the school type, the age of the
children and the school’s reputation.
State schools are free.

19. Best practice: FAQs.
Planning a relocation: timing and fees
How much rent can I “afford” as a tenant?
“Affordability” as calculated by agents is 30
times the monthly rent. So, for example, to
afford a monthly rent of £2,000, applicants
will require a minimum annual income of
£60,000. This can, however, vary by landlord.
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20. Referral
contact
Sylvie Froger, Founder and Director
English, French and German fluently spoken.
Sylvie can also say “Hello” in Chinese, Russian, Polish,
Spanish, and Italian.
Telephone: +44 7752 343 787
E-mail: sylvie@simplylondonrelocation.com
Each relocation is different
Our clients can count on
us to understand and find
what’s right for them
And they can rely on our
support every step of the way