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retirement property investment

What Makes A Good Retirement Property Investment?

What Makes A Good Retirement Property Investment? For those considering care home investments but are unsure of where to start. There is money to be made if one considers these vital fundamentals.   Written exclusively for Expat Network by One Touch Investment.   Retirement property investments generate healthy returns and give the investor time to decide…

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Move or retire to Spain

Can I Still Move Or Retire To Spain?

So with the Brexit transition period ended on 31st December, what are the chances of being able to move or retire to Spain in 2021?  Is it too late to take advantage of the existing rights as a citizen of an EU member country?   Written by Nigel Ayres, CEO of Expat Network   Spain…

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Scarborough Beach, Western Australia

Scarborough Beach, Western Australia. Find Your Place In The Sun!

Scarborough Beach, Western Australia. Whether you’re returning home to Australia, or planning a new chapter living there, Altum Living is building a dream lifestyle for your arrival. If you still call Australia home – or you’ve ever wanted to – there’s never been a better time to enjoy its safe, sunny, friendly shores. And for…

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retire abroad

Five Financial Things To Consider If You Plan To Retire Abroad

When retirement is around the corner US citizens may want to consider is whether you want to retire in the U.S or abroad.   Here Rick Pendykoski of Self Directed Retirement Plans sets out the financial considerations you need to make before moving abroad. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Rick Pendykoski of Self Directed Retirement…

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retirement abroad

Motivations And Concerns When Planning Retirement Abroad

Expat Network has carried out a survey into the plans of those considering retiring abroad as well as the experiences of those who have already retired abroad.  What are the main motivations for their decision to retire abroad, how are they financing it and what do they plan to do about property? One in three…

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costa blanca

Why Should You Retire To The Costa Blanca?

The Costa Blanca is one of the most popular regions for British expats retiring to Spain.  It has a number of resorts that are popular with British retirees and not too overwhelmed by holidaymakers.  Which are the most popular and what are their attractions? The Costa Blanca is extremely popular with people planning to retire…

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cost of living

Cost Of Living While Retiring Abroad

A lower cost of living is one of the factors when people consider retiring abroad.   There are many countries where the cost of living is lower than in the UK, but the decision is always about having a lower cost to live the life that you want to live rather than finding the cheapest place…

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retirement abroad

Top Ten Tips To Settle Into Retirement Abroad

Settling in to living abroad can be a challenge at any time, but if you are also getting used to retirement after a long and active career, it can be even more difficult to achieve.  Knowing what to expect can help to manage the transition and here we give our top ten tips to settling…

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property in portugal

3 Reasons Why You Should Buy A Property In Portugal For Retirement

How does your perfect day in retirement look? What about a morning spent exploring the local market, a lazy afternoon in the sun at the beach – just a short walk from home – and then sitting out in the balmy evening temperatures with good food and wine? For Brits who retire to Portugal, every…

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Luxury villa Madeira Portugal

Top Tips For Investing In The Perfect Villa

Buying a villa abroad is the perfect way to enjoy your retirement, in a home away from home with months of sunshine. For those preferring not to move permanently, owning a home abroad is also an opportunity to earn some extra income through holiday rentals. Written exclusively for Expat Network by Peter Jenkins of Sun-Hat…

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