London is a beautiful city with high QoL if you live in a nice part. Much better transit and walk-ability than anywhere in the US except Manhattan. Same language and similar culture for kids in school. Very high quality schools if you live in a good area. Closer timezone to the US than Asia. The government systems are much easier to navigate for an English-speaking American than somewhere like France. Universal healthcare and much lower obvious social issues (i.e. homelessness) than California. Easy and cheap to travel around Europe (Paris is a day trip). Lots of people from all over the world in London. Beautiful cycling in the countryside. Lots of arts and culture in my own language. Great comedy scene and music scene. Endless history to explore.
Other people prefer different places. Lots of places are great. London is a great fit for us.
FACTA has zero impact on my life. Maybe it annoys my bank, but I'm sure they have long figured out how to deal with it. I spend 5 minutes a year sending my accountant a list of checking accounts to report as part of my taxes.
Brexit hasn't really affected me in any way personally, but it might be a bigger factor for others.
London is a beautiful city with high QoL if you live in a nice part. Much better transit and walk-ability than anywhere in the US except Manhattan. Same language and similar culture for kids in school. Very high quality schools if you live in a good area. Closer timezone to the US than Asia. The government systems are much easier to navigate for an English-speaking American than somewhere like France. Universal healthcare and much lower obvious social issues (i.e. homelessness) than California. Easy and cheap to travel around Europe (Paris is a day trip). Lots of people from all over the world in London. Beautiful cycling in the countryside. Lots of arts and culture in my own language. Great comedy scene and music scene. Endless history to explore.
Other people prefer different places. Lots of places are great. London is a great fit for us.
FACTA has zero impact on my life. Maybe it annoys my bank, but I'm sure they have long figured out how to deal with it. I spend 5 minutes a year sending my accountant a list of checking accounts to report as part of my taxes.
Brexit hasn't really affected me in any way personally, but it might be a bigger factor for others.