Moving thing articles
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I moved to Edinburgh this year and here are nine things I found out about flat-hunting in the Capital
Finding a flat is not known to be one of the most pleasant aspects of a move to Edinburgh. As I experienced while switching Aberdeen for the Capital this year, extortionate prices and a chronic lack of homes mean many would-be renters face long struggles to secure a tenancy. While I am grateful to have acquired accommodation I’m happy with, it’s clear that is not the case for many who attempt it. The problems with housing in Auld Reekie are several, and some of my experiences illustrate how the...
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I moved to Edinburgh three months ago and here are 10 things I've discovered about Scotland's capital
Anyone who moves to a different city finds themselves surprised by the quirks of day-to-day life in their new home. Only by living in a place can you get a true feel for what makes the people tick - and Edinburgh is no different. I moved to the Capital three months ago having visited the city on plenty of occasions but never stayed for a long period of time. Even coming from within Scotland, I can attest that there are aspects of life in Auld Reekie which have taken me by surprise for better or...
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Housing News Roundup; What Next in Gaza?; Are SATs a Good Thing?; Moving Day: Tips and Stories
On today's show: David Brand, housing reporter for WNYC/Gothamist, talks about some of the latest housing news, including the landlord facing possible "house" arrest and the Rent Guidelines Board preliminary vote on rent increases of 2 - 6 percent. Aaron David Miller, senior fellow in the American Statecraft Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, former State Department advisor on the Middle East, and the author of several books, including The Much Too Promised Land:...