Swim Worldwide: Why more British expats than ever are living it up in South America
Brazilian based investment management firm Swim Worldwide looks at why more British expats than ever are living it up in South America.
Cold winters, rising fuel bills and the ever increasing cost of living mean many expats are abandoning the UK and looking for a better more comfortable life elsewhere.
While the Spanish Costa’s may attract some British retiree’s, new hotspots for more adventurous expats are gaining popularity in South America.
Ecuador is being billed in as ‘the place to live the expat dream’. The cost of living is cheap, there is affordable healthcare available and those looking for work will find getting a visa an easy process.
The economy in Brazil has grown rapidly and it’s proving an exciting emerging market for those looking to invest.
But why is South America proving so popular?
The Huffington Post recently ran a story titled ‘The world’s best places to retire in 2014’. Out of the 10 listed destinations 4 of them (Uruguay, Columbia, Panama and Ecuador) are situated in South America.
The popularity of South America is soaring and with the World Cup taking place in Brazil this year many more tourists will be able to sample the delights of the region. Rich in history, there are also stunning architectural and natural wonders to be found in South America. There’s also a diverse range of foods and culture as well as vibrant and colourful cities.
World Cup feel good factor
The whole of South America is experiencing a feel good factor at the moment and with the imminent start of the 2014 World Cup many British and European Soccer fans are about to get their first taste of the South American lifestyle.
Panama may be a stop of for many European’s visiting South America for the first time. Panama was listed as the number one retirement destination in 2014 according to the Huffington Post. British and European visitors may be surprised by the value and variety on offer in this vibrant destination.
Putting your money into South America
If you’re looking to move into South America and have a pension pot or income to invest companies such as Swim Worldwide Investment Management run by Paul Scott are vital.
South America based Swim Worldwide have recently celebrated 10 years in the region, Paul Scott said:
“Ten years is an important milestone for us, Swim’s core business is focused strongly on South America, with the company’s London and Lugano offices existing only to look after clients who relocated from the region to Europe.”
“As a company, we don’t feel that we need to be spending a lot of effort, time and money to go global, when there is so much we can do to help our client’s in this particular region.”
Notes to editors:
*Swim Worldwide http://www.swim-worldwide.br.com/
**International Advisor Profile of Paul Scott
http://www.international- adviser.com/profiles-and-analysis/profiles/living-in-the-fast-lane?page=1
***Telegraph Ecuador is the place to live your expat dream http://www.telegraph.co.uk/expat/before-you-go/10048859/Ecuador-is-the-place-to- live-your-expat-dream.html
****Huffington Post The world’s best places to retire in 2014
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/internationallivingcom/best-places-to-retire_b_4536719.html
Nina Hands
nina@contentsoup.co.uk
0113 397 9892
Swim Worldwide
Swim Worldwide is a private financial consultancy firm, the company has a team of highly trained investment banking, broker and retail services specialists based across the world. The company advises clients on long, medium and short term financial planning. Swim Worldwide have offices across South America, and outside the region the business has offices in Switzerland, the USA and the Caribbean.
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