[vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”INTERESTED IN RETIRING IN ANOTHER COUNTRY?” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-map-o” i_size=”lg” color=”blue” add_icon=”true”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There are many excellent reasons to enjoy a complete change of scenery during your retirement years. However, there are also many issues to evaluate before selecting a destination and making a move. Carefully consider all the questions below to help ensure you’ll love the retirement country and home.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
RESIDENCY
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HOUSING
What are the costs associated with buying (or renting)? Are there any restrictions on foreign ownership? How does financing a home purchase work in a particular country?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
TAXES
What are the income tax rates? (for US citizens, foreign income is also taxable in the US). What should you budget for property and sales tax?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
SECOND CAREER
Are there any restrictions on accepting a local job or starting a new business?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
HEALTH CARE
Will you have easy access to quality care? At what cost (including medical insurance)? If government healthcare is offered, does this extend to foreign residents?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
OTHER FINANCIAL
What are the potential impacts of currency fluctuations? Will you have easy access to banking services? Are there restrictions on moving money in/out of the country?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
SAFETY
Will you feel safe? Is the country’s government stable? What is the geopolitical climate?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
LANGUAGE
Will you be able to communicate easily with locals and/or are you willing to learn a new language?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
CLIMATE
Will you enjoy year-round living? Or would you prefer seasonal retirement?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
TRANSPORTATION
How easy is it to fly in/out of the area and to get around locally — whether in a car, on foot, or using public transportation?[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Will you be able to communicate easily with friends/relatives back home, and enjoy in-home entertainment, etc? This will depend on access to high-speed internet, cell service, and potential time zone differences.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
THINGS TO DO
Does the area offer good shopping, dining, and entertainment venues? Access to recreational activities? The ability to meet people, both locals and other expats.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”Ready to make a move?” txt_align=”center” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”Let’s Get Started!” btn_color=”primary” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fscottwyatt.com%2Fcontact%2F|||” btn_custom_onclick=”true”]As a Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS), I am part of a worldwide referral network comprised of elite real estate professionals from 48 countries. I can put you in touch with a reliable global professional who is local to your desired location.
I also work directly with several specialized property developers who have built and manage first-class communities in top retirement destinations such as Panama, Costa Rica, Ecuador and Belize.[/vc_cta][/vc_column][/vc_row]