Escape to the (other) country: retiring abroad

Data from the Office of National Statistics shows that around 200,000 Britons located overseas last year and many of these left the UK to retire. 1. Think about the motives It sounds simple but before they buy the villa and pack their bags, ask your client why they want to move abroad. Are they looking for a better quality of life? Do they expect their income to go further? Do they want to move to a warmer climate for health reasons? Do they want to control all of their assets personally or is now the time to plan for their children/grandchildren? Is this a long-term plan or a temporar...