Overseas retirees ‘must consider costs’

France is the ideal place for anyone thinking of retiring overseas but experts warn that as with any move away, it is important that roundtrip transaction costs are taken into account.

Experts are urging retirees to ensure they are up to speed on any legal issues, taxes or costs which may arise, after a report revealed that some European countries demand higher transaction fees than others.


Russia and Bulgaria have high transaction costs


This, according to the Global Property Guide, can make retiring abroad more expensive than it may initially appear.

The report cites countries such as Russia and Bulgaria as being particularly costly, …

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