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Moving end of 2014

10 years ago
Hello everybody,

Firstly let me say thank you to those who contribute here, I have already learned some valuable information with concerns to my move this year to the Phillipines.
My questions are multiple so please help where you can with your opinions.
I am a single male looking to move to the Phillipines to prepare my retirement slowly as i am still only 41 years old, I am working in Africa on a 4 week on/off rotation and so i would NEED to locate myself not more than an hour from a well deserved airport I like most water sports scuba diving etc so on or near a beach resort type area would be ideal however not an area that closes down completely out of the tourist season. I would be looking initially to rent a villa or condo before buying, I understand that buying a villa or house for a foreigner is not possible so a nice condo etc will probably be the next best option, I would like eventually to buy more than one to ensure an income in my later years. Although originally from London i have lived across europe africa and south america as an expat for the last 20 years Manilla with its rush hour and traffic would be very far from what i would be looking for, peace and tranquility with a healthy night scene not far away would be my cup of tea. Taking into account this list of must's and need's where would you guys on this forum suggest that I concentrate my researches.

Any help and opinions are appreciated i look forward to reading your posts,

Nigel

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