Sometimes
we have to move country, or even just want to. For many different
reasons people pack their bags and head to a brighter future in a
different country. Somewhere that is really popular to move to at the
minute is Australia. The lure of the boiling hot summers and to more
relaxed lifestyle draws people in. There are other countries that are
rising in popularity too for the various different things that they
offer. But is moving to a different country a good idea?
Some people
will argue absolutely not. There’s so many different things to
consider. Think about how stressful a move to the next state is.
Imagine how stressful it is going to be to another country. But is
that always the case? Well, there’s going to be that many things to
sort you’re obviously going to feel a bit stressed from time to
time. But if you plan in advance, like with any move, it’ll take
the weight off your shoulders a little bit. So if you’ve got the
dream of jetting you and your family off to a different country,
we’ve put together a few things that you’re going to need to
consider before you actually make the move.
Children
Your children and their happiness should always be at the front of your
decision making process. Is the country you’re going to move to
going to give them the best life? Will they be able to communicate
with the people over there. By this we mean are you moving to a
country that speaks a foreign language. It is going to be scary
enough them moving to another country, but to one where they can
barely understand anyone, or where there is a huge language barrier
is only going to halt there progress. Of course, if you know well in
advance that you’re leaving, you could always take them to lessons
to help to pick up the language.
Their
education should also be at the top of your list. It’s their future
just as much as it is yours. What opportunities are they going to
have from the schools they would be going to? Finally, you need to
think about how they’re going to settle down there as a whole. Is
there plenty of things for them to do there to keep them entertained?
Or are you moving to the middle of nowhere where they might get a
little bored as they get older. As much as you might want the move,
you need to think of them first.
Prices
The
prices of where you’re going to buy, and the things around you is
something you need to start weighing up. We all know how turbulent
the housing market can be, and other countries around the world are
no different. Some are extremely expensive to move to in terms of
actually buying a house.
The
best thing you can do is take a little holiday over there and have an
explore of the houses on the market. It is better than just looking
over the internet. Plus, it’ll help to give you a feel of the areas
you’re looking to move to and whether you actually want to make
that move. It’ll give you the opportunity to talk to the
professionals out there that can give you a financial advice, and
even some of the locals to see what it is like to live there. If you
do decide to go and have a mini holiday, it will be a good chance for
your children to get out and about and have a look as well. You need
to think about size, and location. If you’re looking to expand your
family, you need to accommodate for that, even if it does mean you’re
paying a little bit extra.
New
Housing Vs Old
There
are new housing developments being built all over the world that are
offering some truly stunning escapes from reality. They’re big,
bright, modern, and spacious. It is one of the main things that draws
people into buying a new build. In a lot of cases they’re also not
much more expensive that an older house, a lot of them have new
modern kitchens built in that mean you won’t have to spend
thousands getting on up to scratch. But you’re obviously going to
be a bit limited on location. You’ll need to try and find, or even
wait for a new property launch in your perfect area. But they’re
never usually built far out the way. Most new builds are in built up
areas with lots of attractions around them. They want to try and get
as many sales as possible to make their money back, so they wouldn’t
put them where people don’t want to buy.
But,
older houses offer a lot more character, and sometimes even more
space. But the prices can vary. Some cost a ton of money, others you
seem to be getting a great bargain on. But the big worry about older
houses is that if something does go wrong, you’re going to be
paying for it all yourself. If something goes wrong right after the
move it is going to be pretty disastrous. With new builds however,
you’re going to be paying for what you get, and if something goes
wrong within a certain amount of time, the contractors will most of
the time fix it free of charge. It will after all, be something that
they’ve done wrong with their building that caused the issue in the
first place.
Financially
Financially
it is going to be one of the biggest decisions you’re going to make
in your life. There’s going to be so much pressure weighing on you
financially from so many different angles. You already know you’re
going to have to weigh up the costs of the house and whether you’ll
be able to afford that. But it is also important to factor in living
costs and how they might affect you. Different countries charge for
different things, so you might find yourself paying an absolute
fortune for something you wouldn’t usually do.
Then
you need to think about the costs involved with the move. Getting all
your belongings overseas is going to be extremely costly. Get some
quotes plenty of time in advance and begin your savings for it. The
more money you have to throw around the better you’re going to feel
about the move. Make sure you have a little spare to decorate your
new home as well, and to furnish it especially. You don’t want to
be stuck sitting on deck chairs in your new living room for long,
especially when you’re in an unfamiliar country, you want to be as
comfy as possible.
The
Risks
The risks can often largely outweigh the positives of an overseas move.
We’ve already discussed how there are so many things that you’re
going to need to cover. But you need to think about how the move is
going to benefit you, and why you actually want to do it. You need to
consider whether it is going to be the best for your children in the
future. Is there plenty of job opportunities when they get older? It
is the little details like that. You also need to think of whether
you’re actually going to fit into the way of life. If you’re
going somewhere exotic like Malaysia, the way of life over there
might not suit you. Even down to the foods they eat. You’ll have to
learn how to live in a new culture and enjoy the things they like
doing. Most of all you need to make sure you’re a sociable person.
You need to be able to fit in with the people around you.
Have you ever considered moving abroad to another country?
* Collaborative post *
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