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Originally Posted by Huntington
Big Pete,
Thanks for your information and questions. I'm retired (60), with my adult daughter in London for another year or so. We're from California, hence my interest in the south of England. I would like to be in England for 12 months.
Although some type of paid job would be nice, it's not essential. I would like to be involved with a community--through volunteer work perhaps--which is why I ask about American expat groups or organizations. A church would not work for me. I might also like to take college-level courses.
I don't know the towns at all, so I don't have preferences. Having contacted one rental agency in England, I have found that in addition to rent, one also pays Council taxes; for the small flat about which I inquired, the cost was about $2,000 annually. Is that standard practice for rental units? My budget is tight, so I have to be economical. However, I do want a safe and attractive area.
When you refer to "reasonable" towns, do you have any idea about rental costs?
Thanks much for your help.
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Rental costs depends on what you want here is link to the popular Kent paper which lists rentals throughout.
Kent Homes property search - search for rented properties in Kent and houses fro sale in Kent
I like all the coastal towns , except Margate not impressed with that one ,
for safety and attractiveness i would choose one of the following ,
Hythe
Deal
Sandwich
Tenterdon not near the sea but country setting.
Rental costs are cheaper away from London in general and as you will see are good value down along the coasts.
Hope this is useful .
You wont find US expats around here as we are all going the other way and apart from holidays dont get them wanting to settle .
If you could get a swap that would be good but you wouldnt get them to give it back i bet
