Testimonials

Read What Others Say About Our Books And Speaking

‘Thank you for your participation in the documentary series 'STUFF’. The process has been very rewarding for all of us at Princess Pictures and Wendy (Harmer) is particularly grateful for your contribution.
Karen Bartlett / Georgina McClements, Series Producer
Princess Pictures

‘I wish to compliment you for producing this wonderful work. Very informative book with good photos and inside information’.
Harish, Seattle, Washington

‘This book is head and shoulders the best available resource. Those who use the book as a guide are likely to achieve their dreams’.
Andrew Caplin, Professor of Economics, New York University

‘I have found the new edition of Where To Retire In Australia compulsory reading for all retirees and especially for those planning retirement, whether or not they are contemplating moving. The material has been well researched and presented in a clear and logical sequence. Great reference point for all retirees’.
Bernie Walshe
Certified Financial Planner
Cameron Walshe, Camberwell

'Most babyboomers in or considering retirement want it to be active and fulfilling. This needs to be planned and mistakes can be costly.
For a person contemplating ‘retirement on the move’ or are in search of retirement paradise the comparative tools and structured checklist provided by the authors is an excellent starting point'.
Philippa Smith
CEO, ASFA (The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia Ltd)

‘Australians are living longer. We spend more time in retirement. And we are more active in retirement. As well, many Australians, in their retirement years are financially comfortable. Where To Retire In Australia will help people to make their choice of where to live – for all or part of their retirement years’.
Dr Don Stammer
Independent Economist, Company Director

‘This most informative book encourages retirees to consider the most important factors to avoid the potential pitfalls in moving after retirement, such as how far to move and the importance of familiarity and relationships’.

‘Where To Retire In Australia also allows retirees and their partners to consider their own essential and desirable features of a potential retirement destination, and then provides a well researched and interesting overview of the most popular destinations in Australia. Any retiree considering a “seachange” should read this book first before making any move’.
Dr Michael Davies, Griffith University

'For those people looking, or searching, for their retirement picking the right location can avoid a lifestyle or financial disaster.
Owen and Jill Weeks have done a lot of the hard research for retirees. It is an admirable, well organised approach which should help people find their idea retirement spot'.
Barrie Dunstan, The Financial Review

'Your book is highly regarded by many of our staff here. Congrats. It
will be a much used resource for our patrons'.
Peter Bird, Dapto Library

‘Your suggestions, checklists and notes opened the way - thank you for that. Without the book, our move would not have happened so quickly and smoothly (if at all)!’
Ian Marriott

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