Relocating to Reading From Hong Kong? Feel at Home With Us

2 December 2021

Last year, the UK government made it easier for 3 million Hong Kong citizens who qualify for a BN(O) passport and their dependents to relocate to Britain.

Three in every four applicants were granted visas in just the first five months, with over 65,000 applicants applying for the scheme.
In that time, we have seen a substantial number staying with us and using one of our high-quality serviced apartments as their initial base before looking for more long-term accommodation.

An evening view of a canal-side shopping and dining area in Reading, UK, with illuminated buildings and a pedestrian bridge.

Why Relocating to Reading is Such a Popular Choice for Hong Kong Residents


 A Wealth of Employment Opportunities

As the UK’s largest town, Reading has established itself as the UK’s leading IT and technology centre, with a range of attractive opportunities for employees and their families. Home to a large number of IT firms including Microsoft and Oracle, Reading has developed a reputation as Europe’s Silicon Valley with many other blue-chip corporate headquarters located in the town. In addition, there are a high number of smaller and medium-sized organisations within the town – earning Reading second place only to London as the location with the highest concentration of SME’s in the UK.

An Ideal Location

Reading is a vibrant place to live, with an array of restaurants and a popular shopping area. Its central location provides easy access to the countryside, as well as a fast commute to London by train, with more than 200 direct trains to London taking just 24 minutes. Reading is situated only half an hour away from Heathrow, making it a prime location for international arrivals.

Education

Reading has a wide range of schools, both state-funded and private at primary, senior and sixth form or college level. Schools in Reading have a reputation for very high standards, with three schools in Reading scoring in the top 100 for A level results and in the top 50 for GCSE results. The University of Reading is also very well-regarded, ranking 27th in the UK in QS world rankings 2021.

Why Celador Apartments?

 
Whether you are staying for one week, one month or longer, we are here to help you settle in and make your move as stress-free as possible. Our serviced apartments provide a home-from-home experience, with the flexibility and privacy of a house, along with the service and comfort of a hotel.   

We pride ourselves in going the extra mile for our guests and providing a personalised service from initial contact, throughout the duration of your stay and all the way to departure and beyond by helping you with your next move. We ensure guests feel at home from the moment they arrive to the time they leave.  

If you are relocating from Hong Kong and are interested in staying with Celador Apartments, do not hesitate to get in touch today .  

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