Brits abroad have their own reputation, but one stereotype that is undeniable is that they love to escape to the sun. Fullfact reports that over 5.5 million Brits live permanently abroad, which is around 1 in 10 people. Of this, about 1.24 million are in the EU, whilst only ~250,000 of those are retired. So, whilst they love the sun, it’s not necessarily true that all expats are retired – but there are a lot.
Spain is the most popular destination for British expats and particularly retirees, with Ireland, France, and Germany coming in respective order. There are lots of reasons for retiring abroad, but weather and cost are undoubtedly the biggest two...