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OFFSHORE 48 Top European Union Residency Programmes There are a wide variety of options in the EU with Permanent Residency programmes, but not all are equal. Compare the best options for Golden VISA Permanent Programmes for South Africans. 52 56 Retirement and Investment Offshore investments ensure a level of comfort, even after you stop working. If you plan to retire in South Africa, get offshore assets to hedge your ZAR retirement. Alternatively, invest now and retire in Portugal later. Requirements for retirement villages The World Health Organisation (WHO) has promoted the concepts of age-friendly cities and lifetime neighbourhoods through its Age- friendly Environments Programme. TOP TRENDING FOR OFFSHORE ONLINE Visit www.reimag.co.za for the latest updates online. Take advantage of the low price for the EB-5 investment visa https://www.reimag.co.za/ blog/2019/08/29/take-advantage- of-the-low-price-for-the-eb-5- investment-visa/ Why investing in offshore property is so popular https://www.reimag.co.za/ blog/2019/08/28/why-investing-in- offshore-property-is-so-popular/ Where to buy property in Europe https://www.reimag.co.za/ blog/2019/08/20/where-to-buy- property-in-europe/ SA Real Estate Investor Magazine SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 45