My own NUMBER is around 19 - 20k, based on living abroad (already have a place). I would not want as many holidays but have allowed around 4k for these plus coming back to UK a few times a year, hiring a car etc. Heating much lower (& not offset by air con costs in summer), would not be doing much mileage so less need to update car regularly etc. On the other hand I do want to be able to eat out when I choose etc.
If I was remaining in the UK & lived in an expensive area for housing I'd be inclined to downsize to release equity rather than have upkeep of a large house for use a few times a year. I'd sooner take the equity & pay for family to stay in a (reaonably priced ) nearby hotel.
Thanks for feedback.
Now you have me thinking about a place in the sun again!
Are you in Spain? or where can you recommend?
Probably need to keep a UK base as well?
Good idea about the local B&B for relatives... it could work in many ways methinks!
You only have to look at energy costs in the winter months to realise what savings can be made by living abroad... but I think I would be concerned about frozen pipes etc
THE NUMBERis how much you need to live comfortably: very IMPORTANT as part 1 of Retirement Planning. (Average response to my thread is £26k pa)
Just when you thought it was safe to start a sensible discussion again the Idiot is back!:mad:
Oh dont get like that shedshipnightmare your not an idiot!!!! Its that whiteflack character you need to worry about its terrible isnt it , why hasnt he been banned?
Thanks for the add btw - do us a favour post the link or better still get Gatser's DH to do it in his second post once hes been out for another walk.;)
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Just when you thought it was safe to start a sensible discussion again the Idiot is back!:mad:
How dare you insult that terribly NICE person! :rolleyes:
PS I AM being sarcastic..... :rotfl:
It's my NUMBER,
It's YOUR NUMBER,
It's anyone's NUMBER that wants to participate in this topic Mr.WF
I am not advising anyone, that's YOUR job! (GHU!)
Bye Bye
Over and Out
Kommen Sie nicht zurück... :T
I think I will stick with my spreadsheets and common sense...
Thanks for feedback.
Now you have me thinking about a place in the sun again!
Are you in Spain? or where can you recommend?
Probably need to keep a UK base as well?
Good idea about the local B&B for relatives... it could work in many ways methinks!
You only have to look at energy costs in the winter months to realise what savings can be made by living abroad... but I think I would be concerned about frozen pipes etc
Page 3 perhaps?
PS I AM being sarcastic......:rotfl:
more likely the classified!!
Oh dont get like that shedshipnightmare your not an idiot!!!! Its that whiteflack character you need to worry about its terrible isnt it , why hasnt he been banned?
Thanks for the add btw - do us a favour post the link or better still get Gatser's DH to do it in his second post once hes been out for another walk.;)
Didnt your old man bomb our chippie?