In US consider Astoria Oregon...houses used to be dirt cheap..now worse..lots and lots of empty storefronts, partially because of slum lord who will not repair or lease them I think. Conducive to starting a small but perhaps not overly profitable business. Beautiful view. About 80 miles I think from Portland. Lots of great music. Good museums. Not probably a great job market but good for retiring. Rainy damp cold windy weather most of year..oh I see that that could be a drawback for some...fabulous community radio and community in general..settled by Finnish, Norwegians, Croatians, Chinese and of course Clatsop and other Native groups. Some good restaurants. Fisher Poets every year. Good fishing...mg