Population and Immigration - part 2 of where in the world…

Summary: In the second part of the "where in the world" series we look at the population and immigration considerations you might like to research when thinking about you perfect overseas country.

In the second part of the “where in the world” series we look at the population and immigration considerations you might like to research when thinking about you perfect overseas country.

Part two - Population Statistics & Immigration Policy

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No Going Back - Buying Abroad: Making a New Life in the Sun

Katy Pownall

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Population statistics

Are you about to move into a remote area suffering from depopulation when you were hoping to move into a thriving community?

Conversely, are you about to move into a built up conurbation when you were hoping to find a peaceful haven with sea views and only a goat herd for neighbours!

Obviously these examples are drawn to show you the extremes you could face if you get it wrong!  But it is important to consider the population statistics of the town or area you are drawn to so that you can be sure you and your plans will fit in with what you find.

What if you were hoping to move to a given location and start a business that would service the local market - and then you found that the population living within a reasonable radius from your proposed business location was too low to sustain the levels of income you would need for your business to survive?  If you did your homework before you made your final decision you would save yourself from making a mistake.

Again, on the flip side, what if you were hoping to escape from the rat race in your home country only to find your ideal rural farm house is next door to an expanding business park?

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