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Plugs, Adapters & Power: Italy ↔ UK Without the Sparks
Grounded EU→UK and UK→EU adapters, multi-port chargers, and safe surge-protected extensions for renters.
Finding Affordable Housing in London (2025): Guide for New Arrivals
Practical advice for finding safe, affordable housing in London: where to search, referencing, deposit protection, avoiding scams and emergency help.
UK Renting for Italians (2025): Right to Rent, Referencing, Deposits & Templates
Step-by-step renting guide in easy English: Right to Rent (EU), passing referencing without UK credit history, deposits and protection, viewing checklists, and scam warnings.
Council Tax for Italians (2025): Bands, Discounts & Moving-In Steps
What Council Tax is, how to find your band, set discounts (single-person/student), moving-in checklist and payment setup.
Utilities Setup (2025): Energy, Water, Council Tax & Broadband — Day-1 Checklist
Move-in playbook: find your energy/water suppliers, submit opening readings, register Council Tax, pick broadband, and handle previous-tenant debt letters.