Calm, practical help before arrival and in the early months - from a local contact you can trust.
If you’re relocating to Glasgow or Scotland from India, Malaysia, or elsewhere overseas, you’re not alone — and you’re not the only one feeling overwhelmed by the process.
From understanding Scottish rental rules to choosing the right neighbourhood, it can be hard to know where to start — especially if you’re thousands of miles away. That’s where I come in.
I provide calm, local support to help you:
Find a suitable apartment (flat) based on your budget and preferences
Understand what’s normal — and what’s not — when renting in Scotland
Arrange key collection, essential shopping, or flat checks before arrival (Glasgow only)
Most students and families I help need a mix of reassurance and practical back up. Particularly if they have never been to Scotland before, or indeed, the United Kingdom.
View or inspect a flat before you commit and provide pre-arrival flat set-up (Glasgow only)
Accepting deliveries and have essentials in place before you get here (Glasgow only)
Co-ordinate Wi-Fi and utilities so its all working from day one.
Source local GP and dentist, send registration papers and have them lodged with the surgery pre-arrival.
Pick up or deliver key documents. (Glasgow only)
Set up a UK SIM card and post it to your home country before arrival.
Help with UK banking or provide advice on options (cannot open on your behalf).
Source or liaise with local trades, cleaners or fitters as required.
Light shopping and fridge stocking pre-arrival. (Glasgow only)
Introduce gyms, shops or amenities based on interests.
Provide calm, factual answers to questions about daily life in Scotland.
Be available in the background during the first term and can stay in touch for any other queries for the first academic year.
Scotland's Universities offer great reception and onboarding - but sometimes, families want a more personal, hands-on approach.
I don't replace what the University provides, I complement it.
I'm not an agency or a concierge. I'm a real person, based in Glasgow, who can handle the real world things that give you peace of mind. Whether it is indeed checking a flat, stocking the fridge, or just being there in case something goes wrong, Ill quietly help make the transition smoother.
Here's what you might be thinking as a parents of an international student - and how I can quietly help.
You've booked the flight. Filled out the forms. Paid the deposit. Your son or daughter is headed to Glasgow for University - and you couldn't be prouder!
But still..its a big move. Another continent. New systems. Different rules. And whilst they're technically and adult they're still your child.
You trust the University to do the basics. But who is going to check the flat you have been looking at online? Who'll notice if the estate agent or would be landlord has not been entirely transparent. What if something goes wrong in the first week and you can't do much from afar.
You're not looking to hover - just to know they will land well and have a 'go to' person on the ground if there is some troubleshooting needing done.
That's where I come in. I am not an agency, nor a concierge. I can handle the real-world things that need doing - before arrival and in those early important weeks.
Just tell me what you would like done...and if I can help, I will.
"Check the flat before she moved in."
We just wanted to be sure that it was in good shape. He confirmed everything was working, including wi-fi and sent photos and sent a video.
"Stocked the kitchen and accepted a delivery. "
He picked up essentials and took delivery from IKEA. It made those first days easy.
"Just knowing someone was nearby"
Our daughter didn't need much - but it meant a lot knowing she had a calm local contact if something came up.
If you want someone local to make the transition smooth, just get in touch. I'll let you know what I can do.
FEES
I charge a fair rate for my time, based on the task or ask. Everything is agreed upfront and confirmed in writing, which constitutes a contract in Scots Law. Please check my fees on my fees page
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