Live for less in the Languedoc as regular pension income expected to fall by 38.95% in the UK
New analysis from Partnership, one of the UK´s enhanced annuity providers, has revealed that when a person retires they can expect their regular income to fall by a significant 38.95% suggesting that those relying primarily on their pension to fund their lifestyle are likely to suffer a nasty shock when they retire so it is imperative that people have back up plans ahead of retirement.
• Pension income expected to fall by 38.95% in the UK (Partnership)
• Cost of living in France 25% cheaper than UK
• Life at Le Village, Canal du Midi, costs just £30 per week for maintenance and all activities (The Villages Group)
One way to get more for your money is to retire to a country where the cost of living is genuinely lower, and the good news is, living in France really costs less than living in the UK. So, if you want to live the same life for less, France could just be the perfect place for you.
Danny Silver, Managing Partner of The Villages Group, an English-speaking active living community for over 50’s nestled in the heart of the Languedoc-Roussillon region of France comments,
“While people in retirement are likely to have fewer outgoings, it is still hard to imagine that anyone would not feel the pinch if they lost over a third of their income overnight. Even if their pension is topped up by savings and investments or part-time work, it is still likely to be quite a shock.
“This is where living at “Le Village–Canal du Midi” would benefit any retirees looking for a way to enjoy their golden years without money worries. For just £30 a week per person for all management, maintenance and all on-site activities, you can live in the heart of the Languedoc-Roussillon region of South West France, where village life is tranquil and a great day out can be had in the seemingly endless countryside with many a fete, art exhibition or concert in the summer months which will cost you precisely nothing!”
When it comes to the day-to-day cost of living in France, it’s a well-known fact that food and wine can be bought so much cheaper than in the UK. When shoppers make use of locally grown produce and shop at individual suppliers and markets, the euros go far further than the pounds do when we Brits stock up at the weekly Sainsburys or Tesco shop.
But what about taxes and utilities, medical or care bills etc? The continuous list of expenses that push up the cost of living so significantly in the UK? Well, again the news is in Frances’s favour.
The Languedoc region boasts the world´s best health care (at no cost if you´re a legal resident/investor or an EU visitor) so no need to worry about having a heart attack over the price of cheese ever again, with over 125 doctors close to “Le Village, Canal du Midi” – every ache and pain can be seen to within a few minutes from your door.
In fact “Le Village-Canal du Midi” is a surprisingly affordable place to call home. Danny Silver explains that a couple could live here on 25% less than the living costs of the UK, allowing over 50s living at Le Village to enjoy the gastronomic delights the region has to offer, excellent weather and a full and exciting lifestyle for a lot less!
So what are you waiting for? Take a look at Le Village-Canal du Midi today, the answer to a costly retirement. For more information contact The Villages Group on + 33 1 4007 8625, email info@thevillagesgroup.com or visit www.thevillagesgroup.com.