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Retiring to UK after Teaching
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Hod



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PostPosted: Thu Mar 17, 2011 10:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Whoever it was that recommended I study engineering at university, thanks.
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scot47



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 12:04 pm    Post subject: housing Reply with quote

Those who are returning to Scotland after a career furth of Scotia might want to explore trhe Scottish Government's scheme for first time home buyers. SHARED EQUITY - not the same as shared ownership. bascically you buy part of the equity of an eligible house and the governement holds the other part.

I can tell you more if you pm me. There is no kicback for me - I merely want to help emigres ! Best would be to send me an e-mail address.


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Dedicated



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PostPosted: Fri Dec 30, 2011 6:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

scot47,

You seem to be having a problem with the keyboard!

This is the Low-cost initiative for first time buyers (LIFT)

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/Built-Environment/Housing/BuyingSelling/lift
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Kipling



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Location: ...Ah Mrs K peel me a grape!!!....and have one yourself!!!!

PostPosted: Sat Dec 31, 2011 2:49 pm    Post subject: Scot47 East of Leamington Spa !!! Reply with quote

A belated Season's Greeting Mr Brave Heart and a Happy and Harmonious
New Year of 2012. Nice to see you are finally settled on your island of dreams ( as they used to sing).




Mr K
In far Cathay


Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy
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scot47



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 6:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Retirement is good. All I need is my youthful vigour and good health !
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Kipling



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Location: ...Ah Mrs K peel me a grape!!!....and have one yourself!!!!

PostPosted: Sat Jan 28, 2012 4:56 pm    Post subject: Arran away fom Saudi...... and found the elixir of youth. Reply with quote

Aye well that's true for us all. But from your posts you are half way there with no cigarettes or booze. So plenty of fresh veg and a brisk constitutional walk every day should prove to be a good restorative. As for youthful vigour well the internet abounds with come ons for cialis and viagra. However, an acquaintence I know suggests that you stay well clear of that Indian generic rubbish that is produced 'on the cheap' better not to scrimp in that department I can tell you.

So there you have it Mr Braveheart, the surefire way to liven up your Derby and Joan evenings.


Mr K
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scot47



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PostPosted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:06 pm    Post subject: Shared Equity Reply with quote

For those looking to retirement in Scotland I would suggest looking at SHARED EQUITY as one way iof getting a house. That way you can get place for as little as 38,000 pounds. Or take my route and rent a place !

Have a look at this

http://www.fynehomes.org.uk/property.html

PM me for info
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scot47



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PostPosted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My only regret about my retirement is that I should have done it earlier. There is (or CAN BE) life after KSA !
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scot47



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PostPosted: Fri Jun 08, 2012 3:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Join me for afternoon tea in my local watering hole. They also sevrve spirituous liquor for those of an alcoholic bent.

http://www.victoriahotelbute.com/
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Perilla



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 12:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Scot. Would have loved to join you for tea were it not for the matter of some 5,000 or so miles. Looks an excellent spot for retirement. Must say I was surprised, on looking at how to get to the hotel, to realise my fairly considerable meanderings north of the border haven't taken me there previously. I am beginning to consider 'eventual' retirement in the UK and that shared equity scheme looks interesting, though it may well have expired before I arrive back on those shores on a permanent basis. Still, would be grateful for any links, info and so forth. P.
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Mikalina



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 12, 2012 10:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Concrning retirement in the UK, remember Scotland is not England. It's not quite so, urmmmm, caring down here...
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scot47



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2012 9:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Scotland is indeed sui generis, quite different from the land south of Tweed and Solway !

I await with interest more inquiries from those interested in retiring to a Scottish island !


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oxi



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 3:26 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

scot47 wrote:
Scotland is indeed sui generis, quite different from the land south of Tweed and Solway !

I await with interste more inquiries from those interested in retiring to a Scottish island !


How's the weather now on Bute? I'll be there soon and probably buying a flat.
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MMK1



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 12:27 pm    Post subject: Doha or Rothesay.... Reply with quote

nice place...mother had a house on Mount Stuart/Royal Terrace...beautiful home/amazing view....other relatives have been there all their lives/50 years plus....hmmm, it's got me thinking.. retirement..shxt 25 years or so to go Wink
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scot47



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 17, 2012 7:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The Isle of Bute is not a bad place to be. I do not think I could handle the place as a 20-year-old, but as a tired old ex-traveller and ex-EFL-bum it is a good place for me in my dotage.

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