Welcome to Retiring Abroad Over 60

Retiring abroad from the UK is a big decision — exciting, life-changing, and sometimes a little daunting.

For many people over 60, it’s not just about better weather or a lower cost of living, but that helps!  It’s about making the right decisions at the right time: when to do it and then what to do with your UK property, how your pension works abroad, what happens to NHS access, how visas really work, and how to build a fulfilling life in a new country. So many things to think about. 

This site is here to help you navigate that journey with clear, practical advice, written specifically for people in their 60s and beyond, like me.

When I was planning my own move abroad building up my knowledge base, I often thought:  “I wish I could find one straightforward website that explained all of this clearly, without jargon or sales pressure.” This site is the resource I wish I’d had.

Practical Guidance for Retiring Abroad from the UK

This blog focuses on the real-world realities of retiring abroad, most of them I encountered, had to deal with and worked through.  Everything here is designed to help you plan properly, avoid costly mistakes, and feel confident about your decisions.

You’ll find practical articles covering:

• Is retiring abroad right for you?
  Honest considerations around lifestyle change, expectations, and emotional adjustment.
  
  

• Financial planning & UK pensions abroad
  How state and private pensions work overseas, budgeting realistically, and managing money internationally.
  
  

• UK property decisions
  Selling vs renting, becoming a landlord while abroad, and understanding your legal responsibilities.
  
  

• Healthcare & insurance abroad
  What happens to NHS access, choosing expat health insurance, and managing prescriptions overseas.
  
  

• Visas, residency & legal matters
  Understanding long-stay visas, residency rules, and tax considerations for UK expats.
  
  

• Moving abroad checklists
  Who to notify, what to organise, and what people commonly forget before leaving the UK.   

Sign up for my FREE Planning your move abroad - Basic Overview checklist . Click on this link

• Lifestyle & settling in abroad
  Making friends, avoiding loneliness, cultural adjustment, and enjoying life overseas in retirement.

First-Hand Experience You Can Trust

This website isn’t run by a relocation company or written by people who haven’t lived it. It’s based on my first-hand experience of retiring abroad, including the planning stage, the move itself, and everyday life afterwards.  I reitired and moved from Hull, England to Hanoi, Vietnam in April 2025. 

The aim is simple:    👉 Clear information, written in plain English, for people who want to retire abroad with confidence.

Step-by-Step Guides & Ebooks

For those who want everything in one place, I’ve also created low-cost, practical ebooks, designed to save you time and stress:

• Retiring Abroad from the UK Over 60
  A complete step-by-step guide covering finances, healthcare, visas, property, and practical preparation.
  
  

• Moving to Hanoi, Vietnam
  A detailed location-specific guide covering visas, renting, healthcare, cost of living, banking, and daily life.

Both are priced at less than the cost of a coffee, a UK coffee not a Vietnamese one,  reliable information and accessible.

Take Your Time — This Is Your Decision

You don’t need to rush.  You don’t need to have all the answers today, I am still learning and dealing with things I had not thought about.  Whether you’re just exploring the idea of retiring abroad, actively planning your move, or already living overseas, this site is here to support you with practical advice you can trust.

Explore the blog, order the Free checklists, maybe order the Ebook(s) and take the next step when you’re ready.