Locations to retire to and why?
Discussion
sam greenock said:
troika said:
Sadly, a very, very good reason. Same with Wales, it’s run by a Marxist.
Drayford is a Marxist? haw haw haw - You'll be telling us next that the Pope runs the DUP and you won't move to NI because of thatEl stovey said:
Portugal is a good destination to retire to, as long as you’re careful with tax etc.
The trip down (by ferry and car) can be a holiday itself with loads to see depending on how you get there. If you’re older i think you can get cheap accommodation in lovely old Pousadas on the way down or if going through Spain a fantastic Spanish Parador.
Easy access to other parts of Europe, great weather and safe, not as developed as some of the more famous areas in Spain.
Maybe have a small place in the U.K. and come back for the summer if that’s possible?
My folks did this and we loved family holidays down there. I even lived there for a while and commuted to the U.K. for work before my kids started school.
I’ll probably do the same or maybe the canaries or one of the larger Greek islands like Rhodes or Crete.
I’ll probably go for a smaller apartment we can leave for months though rather than a stand alone villa or maybe some kind of air bn b set up to make some money if we end up splitting time between the U.K. and abroad.
Absolutely !The trip down (by ferry and car) can be a holiday itself with loads to see depending on how you get there. If you’re older i think you can get cheap accommodation in lovely old Pousadas on the way down or if going through Spain a fantastic Spanish Parador.
Easy access to other parts of Europe, great weather and safe, not as developed as some of the more famous areas in Spain.
Maybe have a small place in the U.K. and come back for the summer if that’s possible?
My folks did this and we loved family holidays down there. I even lived there for a while and commuted to the U.K. for work before my kids started school.
I’ll probably do the same or maybe the canaries or one of the larger Greek islands like Rhodes or Crete.
I’ll probably go for a smaller apartment we can leave for months though rather than a stand alone villa or maybe some kind of air bn b set up to make some money if we end up splitting time between the U.K. and abroad.
Portugal would be very high on my list - weather, friendly, interesting towns, communications ok. Just a very nice place, difficult to think of many places that have more to offer.
V8mate said:
Aren't all these European suggestions now out of the question without some kind of dual nationality?
No, in the same way that retiring to non-European destinations has been possible for a long time.It's no longer a case of just rocking up and buying a house, but if you're able to afford to not be a burden on the State places like Portugal are still entirely achievable.
bad company said:
Sway said:
It's no longer a case of just rocking up and buying a house, but if you're able to afford to not be a burden on the State places like Portugal are still entirely achievable.
Wish that was the case for the USA. 
Theraveda said:
bad company said:
Sway said:
It's no longer a case of just rocking up and buying a house, but if you're able to afford to not be a burden on the State places like Portugal are still entirely achievable.
Wish that was the case for the USA. Vasco said:
Isn't this the issue with so many of the hot and sunny venues ?
So many that seem attractive initially are only 'sun and sand' venues, much like you can do for 2-3 weeks anytime. I'd want somewhere with more to do, good travel links to other towns/countries etc.
Absolutely.So many that seem attractive initially are only 'sun and sand' venues, much like you can do for 2-3 weeks anytime. I'd want somewhere with more to do, good travel links to other towns/countries etc.
Traveling around on a big road trip and seeing the sights then yes I'm up for that but just lying in the sun day after day because that's all there is to do then no thanks.
Theraveda said:
bad company said:
Sway said:
It's no longer a case of just rocking up and buying a house, but if you're able to afford to not be a burden on the State places like Portugal are still entirely achievable.
Wish that was the case for the USA. bad company said:
Yes medical costs are very high but most things including housing are much cheaper.
It's impossible to generalise about the USA. Housing may be cheap in Psoriasis, KA, but in desirable coastal areas, not so much. But the medical costs are crippling everywhere.bad company said:
Also we have our son, daughter in law and grandchildren there.
That's a pretty good reason. Mind you, my parents live in Pennsylvania, but I still have no desire to go and live there.Jaguar steve said:
Vasco said:
Isn't this the issue with so many of the hot and sunny venues ?
So many that seem attractive initially are only 'sun and sand' venues, much like you can do for 2-3 weeks anytime. I'd want somewhere with more to do, good travel links to other towns/countries etc.
Absolutely.So many that seem attractive initially are only 'sun and sand' venues, much like you can do for 2-3 weeks anytime. I'd want somewhere with more to do, good travel links to other towns/countries etc.
Traveling around on a big road trip and seeing the sights then yes I'm up for that but just lying in the sun day after day because that's all there is to do then no thanks.
There’s all kinds of things you could get involved in if you spent longer in these countries from sports and exercise based activities to joining clubs and meeting new people, getting involved in local communities. Maybe charity work or something else fulfilling?
When you retire in the U.K. are you going to just sit in your garden?
It reminds me of when I lived in the Far East as an expat. Some people, loved it and got involved in all sorts of activities and things they enjoyed and others just ended up bored and having affairs and becoming alcoholics.
El stovey said:
Jaguar steve said:
Vasco said:
Isn't this the issue with so many of the hot and sunny venues ?
So many that seem attractive initially are only 'sun and sand' venues, much like you can do for 2-3 weeks anytime. I'd want somewhere with more to do, good travel links to other towns/countries etc.
Absolutely.So many that seem attractive initially are only 'sun and sand' venues, much like you can do for 2-3 weeks anytime. I'd want somewhere with more to do, good travel links to other towns/countries etc.
Traveling around on a big road trip and seeing the sights then yes I'm up for that but just lying in the sun day after day because that's all there is to do then no thanks.
There’s all kinds of things you could get involved in if you spent longer in these countries from sports and exercise based activities to joining clubs and meeting new people, getting involved in local communities. Maybe charity work or something else fulfilling?
When you retire in the U.K. are you going to just sit in your garden?
It reminds me of when I lived in the Far East as an expat. Some people, loved it and got involved in all sorts of activities and things they enjoyed and others just ended up bored and having affairs and becoming alcoholics.
For me to find a location to live, personally I'd need to have somewhere with a bit more than the usual 'sea and sun'.
No doubt everyone has different views.
bad company said:
Marxist is a bit extreme but both Scotland and Wales have very left wing governments.
You’ll be shocked to discover then, that’s what the voters of Wales and Scotland voted for.You really need to go and read upon the works of Karl Marx, then come back and explain why you’re talking complete cobblers.
theboss said:
troika said:
Shropshire is a good shout. I’d happily live in Much Wenlock or Church Stretton if the right place had turned up. However, the prices have jumped too far IMHO, to the point where it’s not ‘that’ far behind the nice Cotswold market towns. To me, it was worth going that bit extra for location, amenities and longer term benefits.
I just moved from a long-term rental in MW to a first (and hopefully last) purchase in CS so know the market well. I can confirm the latter is retirement central (we just moved here witha toddler) but suits us extremely well. Prices are mental but my friends from the affluent Southern counties when seeing what we bought still think its dirt cheap for what it is.Suffice to say, it's now top of our list to explore more - and yes, staggering value compared to what I'm used to!
sam greenock said:
bad company said:
Marxist is a bit extreme but both Scotland and Wales have very left wing governments.
You’ll be shocked to discover then, that’s what the voters of Wales and Scotland voted for.You really need to go and read upon the works of Karl Marx, then come back and explain why you’re talking complete cobblers.
I said they were left wing, not Marxist and I stand by that.
Edited by bad company on Sunday 27th March 21:38
monkfish1 said:
bennno said:
monkfish1 said:
bennno said:
monkfish1 said:
troika said:
monkfish1 said:
Not sure i agree, thouygh i wish it were as you say. I can see a stabilising of prices, but i cant see it dropping back to 2018/19 levels.
Waiting for a drop is a high risk strategy. As in, getting even further priced out
Wales beckons..............................
Whereabouts in Wales are you thinking?Waiting for a drop is a high risk strategy. As in, getting even further priced out
Wales beckons..............................
I trust you have no regrets?
moorx said:
monkfish1 said:
bennno said:
monkfish1 said:
bennno said:
monkfish1 said:
troika said:
monkfish1 said:
Not sure i agree, thouygh i wish it were as you say. I can see a stabilising of prices, but i cant see it dropping back to 2018/19 levels.
Waiting for a drop is a high risk strategy. As in, getting even further priced out
Wales beckons..............................
Whereabouts in Wales are you thinking?Waiting for a drop is a high risk strategy. As in, getting even further priced out
Wales beckons..............................
I trust you have no regrets?
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