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I've never really thought about it - I'm only 40 though. I guess if I was going to retire in the UK - Cornwall would be a nice option. Otherwise, I haven't seen enough places to know for sure.

It would be nice to live somewhere temperate in the summer and stay somewhere warm in the winter - like Florida.

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I keep in touch with everyone in both places regularly and also my adult kids who live in Toronto. All my UK relatives as well. My neighbors here and in N.S. are the all same ones I've had since I started wintering here eight years ago. One couple is from Vancouver Island and the rest are from various northern U.S. states. Life is good !

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This website has been online since the early days of the internet and when I was surfing online as a fairly new expat in the mid-90s...I think some of the stuff may be a bit unrealistic for most people but there are some topics which are interesting and there are some good links to expat resources and other expat websites:


http://www.escapeartist.com/Overseas_Retirement/

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resident isle of man for tax :thumbsup:but do 6 months oct-apr in australia 5 months in spain

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I can think of numerous places,many in warm climates or interesting places.Perhaps we need to think what may be fine at 55 or 65 may not be so fine at 70 or 80 when health considerations may well be an issue.
Nothing worse than being in a place and too feeble to have much influence over ones care future care if so required.

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I think for most people, the later in life you get, the more likely that the UK (NHS and supportive friends and family) would be the country of choice, but that's more of a "Where to go and die?" question than a "Where to live in retirement?" question.

Besides, by the time most of us get to that point, the NHS and welfare system will be screwed and the government will be pushing through legislation to legalize assisted voluntary euthanasia.

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Also, while many would find it hard to believe, Canada is also tax friendly for non-residents and the banking system is more stable than in many of the US and European countries.

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Ideally have small place in UK and small place on east coast of US. Lived in Arizona for past 20 years but ready for move back to east coast.

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New Zealand :thumbup:

They where kind enough to let us in, so we are going to stay

Neil

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The first answer to come into my head was Rye ,E.Sussex. BUT with all these years away searching for ? what, will it be too difficult for some ex-pats to settle anywhere? Will we be condemmed to a life of looking for something else? The more you see of the world, the more you want to see. When I went back to the UK a couple of years ago, it struck me how some people hadn't hardly ever been out of our village,, or the same pub!, and were quite happy about that. Before heading home, sometimes I think I would like to try the South Island of NZ, possibly Australia....When we eventually get back to the UK, if we ever do, will we just remember the best of everywhere we've been, after a while?
Wow.....that's all very deep for me especially at this time in the morning!:eek:

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Boy, do I relate to your last comment!!! Main reason I am not staying in the USA is their whole healthcare aka take money from the sick system.:eek: If I had the money, I would retire half of the year in Thailand and the other half in England. But I don't:rofl: so I am presently thinking about Malta.

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Aes1 I can understand the comment pertaining to US healthcare system after being here 25 years. Yet again I find myself in strange situation as to my opinins on it. Right now my brother has cancer and cannot afford health insurance. So treatment has been provided by the state for free and he has received the best of care..He does work but at 10 bucks an hour insurance is out of his reach..Did you sell your house yet? Mine is up for sale in Arizona with no movement. I will be lucky to break even - if I do I'll be fine with that in this market..Good luck with everything..

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May I ask why Malta as opposed to other areas of the Med? I am also looking at this region.

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Sorry to hear about your brother. I work at 10 bucks an hour too, so I know how that is. Good that he gets free treatment, I hope that continues for as long as he may need it, and here's wishing him good health in the future. The thought of becoming seriously sick in the US scares me more and more. No, I haven't sold the house, nothing is moving, I won't get anything back if and when it does sell. If I drop anymore, I will be paying to sell!! I read an article in the NY Times about more and more people foreclosing, and that morally, they are justified doing so. It made me think twice..........

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Someone suggested it to me, and that got me doing research on it. So far I have heard only positive. The Maltese are known for being very friendly and welcoming. There are plenty of expats living there, I have found a forum which is super friendly, and English is an official language. I have heard that it is cheaper to live there than England or Germany, furnished apartments are easy to find to rent, and cost a lot less than in the UK. Easy access to all major European cities. Great climate (for me, who is used to heat after 26 years in South Carolina). It is a small island, for me that is good, as I have no family or friends left in England so I am at a loss to know where I would live there. But in Malta, not so much choice! Public transport is inexpensive and I won't need to drive a car to get around. Malta and UK have an agreement, so healthcare would not be a problem. I am thinking of giving it a six month try initially. I could go on, pm me if you wish.