Retiring Abroad (Cadogan Guides Retiring Abroad) (Paperback)

by Ben West (Author)

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"Some of the best-written guides on the market."
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--Financial Times (United Kingdom)

"Bursting with practical information and in-depth knowledge, Cadogan Guides also make a cracking good read."
--The Times (United Kingdom)

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An invaluable guide that gives readers all the information they need to buy a property abroad and retire out there. Every step of the process from organizing visas to drawing up contracts is covered, and there is essential background on different economies, climates, and facilities. Peppered with anecdotes and case studies, this guide also gives a unique, personal insight into moving abroad.


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Product Details Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: Cadogan Guides; 1st edition (February 1, 2005) Language: English ISBN-10: 1860111254 ISBN-13: 978-1860111259 Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies) Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews) Amazon.com Sales Rank: #816,629 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books) Popular in this category: (What's this?) #55 in  Books > Travel > Guidebook Series > Cadogan

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews 29 of 33 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed profiles of over 45 countries, May 12, 2005 By  Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews Retiring Abroad is practical guidebook to planning to spend one's golden years in another nation. An introductory section discusses why retiring abroad can be a preferable option, and covers such basic concerns as taxes, working abroad, language barriers, cost of living issues, red tape and more. Detailed profiles of over 45 countries, including the 10 most popular for retiring abroad, allow one to effectively survey options, and further chapters walk one through selecting a property, financing the purchase, and the nuts and bolts of how to smoothly transition and settle in to one's new home. A plain-terms primer, covering a broad range of common problems and solutions, packed with just about everything to decide whether retiring abroad is best suited for the reader. 12 of 13 people found the following review helpful: 1.0 out of 5 stars Caveat emptor. Not for US!, March 29, 2008 By  Hrothgar (Schaumburg, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews Despite the fact that this book is advertised on Amazon.com, and the fact that the price is printed on the cover in $$, and the glowing review by Midwest Book Review above, this book is written by a Brit, for Brits, with reference to UK retirement schemes, healthcare systems, etc. There is zero information in this book concerning US social security, medicare, etc. In my view, it is virtually useless for US citizens! Also, a lot of the information in it consists of lists of websites, which you can almost certainly find for free using a Google search!		Ad feedback   Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Cadogan Guides; 1st edition (February 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1860111254
• ISBN-13: 978-1860111259
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #816,629 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Detailed profiles of over 45 countries, May 12, 2005

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Retiring Abroad is practical guidebook to planning to spend one's golden years in another nation. An introductory section discusses why retiring abroad can be a preferable option, and covers such basic concerns as taxes, working abroad, language barriers, cost of living issues, red tape and more. Detailed profiles of over 45 countries, including the 10 most popular for retiring abroad, allow one to effectively survey options, and further chapters walk one through selecting a property, financing the purchase, and the nuts and bolts of how to smoothly transition and settle in to one's new home. A plain-terms primer, covering a broad range of common problems and solutions, packed with just about everything to decide whether retiring abroad is best suited for the reader.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Caveat emptor. Not for US!, March 29, 2008

By	Hrothgar (Schaumburg, Illinois USA) - See all my reviews

Despite the fact that this book is advertised on Amazon.com, and the fact that the price is printed on the cover in $$, and the glowing review by Midwest Book Review above, this book is written by a Brit, for Brits, with reference to UK retirement schemes, healthcare systems, etc. There is zero information in this book concerning US social security, medicare, etc. In my view, it is virtually useless for US citizens! Also, a lot of the information in it consists of lists of websites, which you can almost certainly find for free using a Google search!