For many of us the appeal of moving abroad leads us to seriously consider this most important of decisions. However, while this can turn out to be the best decision of our life, if not properly planned it can be severely detrimental to our health due to the stress and strain that it can cause.
As with many important projects, the devil is in the detail, and you need to ensure that the move is planned thoroughly in advance, from the legal and financial aspects, such as inheritance and mortgage, through to the logistical side such as international shipping services.
It is amazing how many times you hear of people who, lured by the cheap property prices or the dream of an exotic life-style, up sticks and move to a foreign country without any consideration for how they will earn a living or how they will cope with the bureaucracy and local legislation.
Often they have barely even visited the country and certainly do not speak the local language. On paper this seems crazy and yet it happens, a real recipe for disaster.
There are plenty of books, specialist magazines and websites available to help you through this process. Make sure that the experience turns into something you will never regret, rather than taking its toll on your health if you do not put in the proper planning.
