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Article: Going expat? Get expert help for Moving abroad should not be done on a whim, says Graham Barnes
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- The Sunday Telegraph London
- Article date:
- October 4, 2009
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A holiday in sunnier climes, followed by returning to Britain in
autumn can reawaken dreams of retiring abroad. The reality is,
however, that it takes a lot of financial planning and careful
consideration before you can turn dreams into reality. Otherwise you
could end up living in a real-life nightmare.
A few weeks in a foreign country may seem idyllic, but when there
permanently you can find the lack of seasons, or difficulty in
getting favourite products, more disconcerting.
But the most important aspect of a move is sorting out finances
and thinking whether you want to leave friends and family behind.
Then there is your health and possible medical problems. In many
countries, even if you ...