Re: Best place in Europe to retire
Members may be interested in this recent article from the Wall Street Journal:
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Re: Best place in Europe to retire
Originally Posted by ozsubasi
(Post 10204648)
Members may be interested in this recent article from the Wall Street Journal:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...468885782.html is that the same Wall Street Journal that... didnt know about the Madoff Ponzi Scheme until after he had admitted it didnt know about Lehmans going belly up until after they had done it Gee...forgive me if I don't get excited. |
Re: Best place in Europe to retire
Originally Posted by Blackladder
(Post 10204509)
Hi Harvester,
We're not exactly neighbours, but a couple of hours down the A20 in Charente. We have some friends who have a summer place in the Creuse and love it there as well. We usually meet up with them somewhere near Brantome (24) because they love the drive down and then they stop over somewhere on the way back. I finally (phew) retire on 1 october and then we'll be making the move permanently down to Charente, where we have owned our house for almost 3 years now. We live in Sweden so our drive is a 2 day affair (abt 2000 k), but it gets easier every time! Hope to meet up some time. Good luck Blackie |
Re: Best place in Europe to retire
Originally Posted by Domino
(Post 10205309)
a headline or single line precis would be nice.........
is that the same Wall Street Journal that... didnt know about the Madoff Ponzi Scheme until after he had admitted it didnt know about Lehmans going belly up until after they had done it Gee...forgive me if I don't get excited. I'm sure there are many publications that have missed out on major stories, but I thought the WSJ was pretty well respected as a source on what it does report on, much as the Financial Times is in the UK. If I was wrong in that perception I apologize. I didn't intend for anyone to get excited, I just thought that it was an interesting viewpoint for people to consider. |
Re: Best place in Europe to retire
Although I have already responded to this post, I would like to do so again in more detail.
It is very easy to be caustic and then unsubscribe from the thread, (in other words say they have no interest in any response). If I am out of order in responding then I apologize in advance and understand if this is moderated. So this is my reply:
Originally Posted by cyrian
(Post 10197974)
You may have noticed that the post is on "Best place to stay in Europe".
Accuracy is important, especially when the comment is a criticism.
Originally Posted by cyrian
(Post 10197974)
There are countries that are not "on the verge of bankruptcy".
I could have mentioned Greece, Italy and Ireland as well as being in that situation. In fact, apart from Germany, is there any country in the euro zone that isn't in serious difficulties?
Originally Posted by cyrian
(Post 10197974)
One would have to be on the dark side of the moon not to be aware of the problems of certain countries at this time.
Originally Posted by cyrian
(Post 10197974)
There are certainly advantages for EU residents staying within the EU with respect to entitlements where their position is protected by EU law.
Originally Posted by cyrian
(Post 10197974)
You have written elsewhere about certain problems with military law in Turkey and that foreigners
cannot complete on house purchases just now because they cannot get their Tapus. If you want to be honest then it might be better if you point out the minus points also. in Europe. If I had done so then you are right that I should point out the minus points. But as I didn't, your comment is without value. In terms of honesty, unlike some others, I give a reasonable outline of myself in my profile and I do explain where I am and what I do. If I am out of order and/or off topic in expressing my views in this post I apologize but sometimes it is hard to take perceived unfair remarks without responding. I have had a couple of remarks aimed at me in this thread and although I always try and make reasoned replies I can't just sit back and accept everything. |
Re: Best place in Europe to retire
Originally Posted by Harvester523
(Post 10205370)
I read your thread about wanting to leave Sweden. Good luck with your move!
Take care and keep in touch Blackie |
Re: Best place in Europe to retire
Originally Posted by jenninedinburgh
(Post 9972593)
Hi there,
Thanks for the replies so far. I knew it would be a good idea to post here as you've given me much food for thought. To answer some of your questions: 1) I speak/have studied the following: French, Spanish and Italian 2) It's important to me to not use a car - as this is an added expense and I really love having a pedestrian lifestyle (it's what I do now in Edinburgh and I feel really great about what I am doing for the environment as this will hopefully cancel out anything I do by adding it back by air travel! :)) 3) Out of everything, I would say healthcare and nice environment with friendly people are the most important factors to me (by nice environment, I mean low crime, aesthetically appealing) 4) Ideally, not longer than a 2 hour flight away from the UK 5) Yes, I will take out a mortgage to pay for the place. My husband will service our mortgage here in the UK and I will service the foreign property There really are so many places to choose from. But as noted above, I have lots of time. In a few words: Sun 300 days/year, lots of walking areas, beautiful beaches, lovely people, great health service. If you live in town (very quiet) like me, you do not need a car. I just rent one when needed (once/twice a month), it is the cheapest. And if you want to buy it is just the right time! A friend mine has just bought a 2 beds semi-detached house for 66.000€ (they were on the market at 180.000€ two or three years ago and a 4 beds house in the same urbanization for 128.000€ (formerly 430.000€!!!). If you want anyfurther information, do not hesitate to PM me, i will be pleased to answer. |
Re: Best place in Europe to retire
Originally Posted by LordMayor
(Post 10408520)
I am sure you would love the Costa de la Luz in Spain. I have been living there (in Ayamonte)for ten years now and would not change!
In a few words: Sun 300 days/year, lots of walking areas, beautiful beaches, lovely people, great health service. If you live in town (very quiet) like me, you do not need a car. I just rent one when needed (once/twice a month), it is the cheapest. And if you want to buy it is just the right time! A friend mine has just bought a 2 beds semi-detached house for 66.000€ (they were on the market at 180.000€ two or three years ago and a 4 beds house in the same urbanization for 128.000€ (formerly 430.000€!!!). If you want anyfurther information, do not hesitate to PM me, i will be pleased to answer. |
Re: Best place in Europe to retire
Please be very wary of any suggestions that European property prices have been rising year on year. That might apply to asking prices but I doubt very much that it applies to actual selling prices in recent years other than in the more desirable areas of major cities such as London.
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Re: Best place in Europe to retire
I'd have about £15k pa in pensions when I retire this year and as I don't drink or smoke or have a car that should be enough to live on. I can't really afford to buy, which places have rental properties with decent security of tenure, do tenants rights vary between country?
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Re: Best place in Europe to retire
Well , I could NOT possibly retire in Turkey , which is NOT in Europe , but is probably a better place to be in , for a Brit & with a few bob to spare , then so-called "european" God-forsaken Bosnia , Kosovo , Makedonija , Albanija , Roumania , Serbia , Bulgaria ...
I think the following are quite good places in Europe , for non-millionaires , in no particular order , but considering , among others : health , climate , tax , security , cost of living ...allez : SLOvenia , ( parts of ) Spain , Belgium , i.e. Bruxelles and Flanders/seaside Gibraltar , maybe : Croatia ? Zagreb & seaside , western Germany , for sure and Austria , most of it . Good Luck , Bonne Chance , Guten Flug noch , R. |
Re: Best place in Europe to retire
Rents are low in Portugal; and the weather's great too, at least on the south-west coast where we are. Rarely too hot or too cold, plenty of water, good infrastructure.
So long as you don't need to earn a living where you live, it's great here. |
Re: Best place in Europe to retire
Originally Posted by Ray51
(Post 10521339)
Belgium , i.e. Bruxelles and Flanders/seaside
R. Personally I'd hate to see out my days here but that's just me, I can't handle the climate amongst other things. I want to head either South or North from here but I think to retire I'd need some Sun. Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy all spring to mind. |
Re: Best place in Europe to retire
I am quite old and well-travelled ;
5 years in Dubai , Emirates and some weeks of summer on spanish Costas did they bit , to influence my thinking in my late years ; also I rember wonderful X-mas/New Years' days in Toronto , lovely snowy winters in Zuerich und Umgebueng , freezing to the bone in St.Petersburg but sweating it out horribly in smelly Hong Kong ... which is why I also mentioned some places with 4 seasons and bearable climate , good medical arrangements and manageable tax situations , not too remote from U.K. etc ; An additional hint : wait until you are again exposed to British NHS , London transport , English pricing , the rudeness , ignorance and illiteracy of common youngsters here , the uselesness of most tradesmen and of huuge bureaucracy , who are ALWAYS RIGHT , at yr expense ...you might yet learn to fall hopelessly in love w. Bruxelles , I fear !? |
Re: Best place in Europe to retire
Hi all,
Just wanted to say thanks again for all of the new replies :) It's so interesting to hear your thoughts and really drives home that there are so many places to consider. |
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