Cadogan Guides Retiring Abroad

Every year, thousands of retirees say goodbye to dark, cold winters, traffic jams, cancelled trains and hospital queues to enjoy life to the fullest in a new country. But meticulous planning is needed to ensure the dream doesn't turn into a nightmare. Can you have your pension paid abroad? What about inheritance tax? Should you make a new will? Is the health service good, and is it free? Retiring Abroad compares property prices and types in all the most popular places to retire and many more, with full information on the buying process, cost of living, laws, restrictions, permits and taxes. With expert advice on avoiding the pitfalls, making the move and settling in, and a wealth of useful contacts, this guide will prove indispensable. Inside you will find: A complete overview of buying abroad, from property types to finance Detailed profiles of over 45 countries, including the 10 most popular for retiring abroad Help with making important decisions: old or new, villa or apartment, city or country, ready-built or off-plan Advice on making the move: money transfer, international removals, insurance and connection to utilities Tips on settling in: health, travel, security, pets, learning the language Hundreds of essential contacts, from embassies and tourist offices to estate agents, lawyers and advisersWest, Ben is the author of 'Cadogan Guides Retiring Abroad ', published 2005 under ISBN 9781860111259 and ISBN 1860111254.