Property News · November 30, 2012

A UK expat's guide to the US


The land of opportunity is a huge magnet for Britons looking to join the New York rat race or bask in the Florida sun• Are you a UK expat in the US? Show us the view from your windowThe US needs no introduction. It’s the land of the free, home of the brave – and an estimated 678,000 British expats. Cultural centres such as New York and San Francisco are a major draw for Britons heading stateside, while many head for a retirement in sunny Florida. The US remains the land of opportunity for many expats, although its self-image has taken a knock since the financial crisis.The country has its faults, but expats appreciate the low taxes, cheap eats, better weather, ethnic diversity, national parks, strong work ethic and 24-hour doughnut shops. The US has given us Apple and Mad Men, and it is one of the few countries in modern history to elect a member of a racial minority as its leader. Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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