Heard people are getting A320 command bids after a rare 2-3 years now in BA as opposed to the 6-7 before, the opportunity is there.
If I may join in for a minute....that might continue (the 2-3 years to command) , but I think the feeling is we are seeing a very short "dip" in seniority to command for reasons various. If the senior folks who didn't bid this year start bidding across to the LHS in normal numbers it will back to the 6-7 years bracket, if not more.
As for UK and finances..we all know you guys are loaded and can afford it...:
Seriously though, on the subject of housing, as has been correctly mentioned a "4 bed house within commuting distance of Heathrow = small fortune." Getting a suitable house both within short haul roster commuting distance of LHR
and inside the catchment area of a good state (i.e. free) school ups the cost even more.
Old article, concentrates on metropolitan London but gives you some idea:
245%: That?s the postcode premium for living in catchment area of top London school | London Life | Lifestyle | London Evening Standard
Whatever your choice, good luck.