Block 1 of 8 — Foundation
Who you are.
Your first two answers shape the entire questionnaire — questions that don't apply to your situation won't appear.
What's driving your search right now?
This shapes how we frame your results — and determines which follow-up questions appear next.
Seriously planning — moving in the next 1–2 years
You need real answers — what's actually affordable, what life looks like on the ground
Relocating for school, work, or a specific opportunity
A job, program, or opportunity is driving the move — but you still want somewhere that fits your life outside of it
Moving to be closer to family
Distance from the people you love is the deciding factor — we'll find places that work geographically and feel like home
Discovering places I've never considered
You're open-minded and curious — show me somewhere I wouldn't have thought of myself
Dreaming — no firm plans yet
Nothing is decided, but something keeps pulling you toward a different life somewhere else
Are you open to moving internationally, or staying within your home country?
This removes questions that wouldn't apply to your situation — visas, passports, and language barriers won't appear if you're moving domestically.
International — open to moving abroad
Could be within my region or anywhere in the world
Both — open to domestic and international
Show me the best fit regardless of country
National — staying within my home country
I want to explore what's available domestically
Any regional preferences within your country? (optional)
This narrows the search. Leave blank if you are open to anywhere in your country.
How strongly are you pulling toward international options?
This tells us how to weight your results. 1 = domestic preferred, 5 = strongly want international.
Domestic preferredOpen to eitherStrongly international
Open to either
What size place are you drawn to?
This shapes which locations we consider — from remote countryside to major metropolitan areas.
Very rural (under 1,000 people)
Wide open space, tight-knit community, far from urban centers
Small town (1,000 – 10,000)
Everyone knows each other, main street charm, slower pace
Suburban area (10,000 – 100,000)
Residential feel with access to amenities, often near a larger city
Small to mid-size city (100,000 – 1,000,000)
Urban amenities without the intensity of a major metro
Major city (1,000,000+)
Maximum options, density, culture, and energy
Flexible — the right fit matters more than size
Where do you currently live?
City, state/region, and country. This anchors everything — what you're leaving behind and where you're starting from.
Your age group
18 – 24
25 – 34
35 – 44
45 – 54
55 – 64
65+
Living situation
Single, no dependents
Partnered / married, no children
Family with children at home
Empty nester
Retired
Single parent
Citizenship / passport(s) held
This determines which visa pathways are realistically available to you. Select all that apply.
🇺🇸 United States
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇨🇦 Canada
🇦🇺 Australia
🇩🇪 Germany
🇫🇷 France
🇮🇪 Ireland
🇳🇿 New Zealand
🇪🇺 Other EU
🌍 Other
Languages you speak (optional)
Conversational or better. This helps us find places where you can connect more easily.
English
Spanish
French
Portuguese
German
Italian
Mandarin
Japanese
Arabic
Other
Annual household income (USD equivalent)
Under $30,000
$30,000 – $60,000
$60,000 – $100,000
$100,000 – $150,000
$150,000 – $250,000
$250,000+
Move budget / financial runway
Savings available to fund the relocation and get yourself established.
Under $10,000 — working with what I have
$10,000 – $50,000 — some runway to get established
$50,000 – $150,000 — comfortable cushion
$150,000+ — financially secure
How long do you plan to stay?
A 2-year trial and a forever home need completely different things — this question shapes every recommendation.
1–2 years — a defined adventure or trial run
Exploration over roots. Easy entry and exit matters.
3–5 years — serious commitment, building real roots
Balance between ease and depth. Community starts to matter.
6–15 years — building a full life there
Schools, deep ties, long-term infrastructure essential.
Permanent — my forever home
Citizenship pathways and deepest cultural fit required.
Not sure yet — open to wherever this leads
Work situation
This is a hard geographic constraint — it shapes every recommendation before preferences even come into play.
Fully remote — I can work from anywhere
No location constraint from work whatsoever
Hybrid — some days in office required
Need to be within commuting distance of a specific office
Full-time in office
Daily commute — office location anchors where I can realistically live
Self-employed / freelance / entrepreneur
I generate my own income — but location may still matter
Retired — income from investments, pension, or savings
Student — enrolled or planning to enroll in a program
School location may anchor where you need to be
Hybrid Work Detail
Office location(s)
Street address or city/neighbourhood — the more specific, the better HomeBound can calculate realistic commute zones.
+ Add another office
How often are you in office?
Up to once a week or less
Occasional check-ins — commute distance is less critical
1–2 times per week
Regular enough that commute time meaningfully affects daily life
3+ days per week
Near-daily commute — proximity to office is a hard constraint
Maximum acceptable commute — one way
10 min or less
Up to 30 min
Up to 45 min
Up to 60 min
60+ min — I don't mind a long commute
Preferred commute mode
Drive
Train or metro
Bus or tram
Cycle
Walk
Whatever works
Office Location Detail
Where is the office?
Street address or neighbourhood — HomeBound will calculate which areas are realistically within commute range.
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Maximum acceptable commute — one way
10 min or less
Up to 30 min
Up to 45 min
Up to 60 min
60+ min — I don't mind a long commute
Preferred commute mode
Drive
Train or metro
Bus or tram
Cycle
Walk
Whatever works
Self-Employment & Location
Location matters — clients, studio, or business infrastructure ties me to a place
I have a physical or geographic anchor even if I set my own hours
Fully location-independent — I can operate from anywhere
No geographic constraint on my work at all
Daily Life Preferences
How important is it that everyday things are close and easy to reach?
Think groceries, gym, cafes, parks — the places that make up your daily routine.
Essential — I want everything within walking or cycling distance
Walkability is a core part of the lifestyle I want
Preferred — walkable would be great, but I can drive for some things
Flexible — I do not mind driving for most errands
How much do overall traffic and congestion bother you?
A lot — heavy traffic stresses me out
I want a place where getting around is easy and calm
Somewhat — I can tolerate some congestion but prefer it manageable
Does not bother me — traffic is just part of living somewhere vibrant
Do you need access to good coworking spaces or cafes to work from?
Yes — I like working outside my home regularly
Sometimes — nice to have but not essential
No — I work from home and prefer it
Your Retirement Lifestyle
What does a typical day look like for you?
This helps us understand what your new neighbourhood needs to support — morning walks, art classes, volunteering, golf, reading at a cafe, visiting grandkids...
Are there other cities or offices being considered beyond what you listed above?
If your office locations are already listed, you can skip this. Only add additional cities you are considering relocating to.
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Where does your family live?
This becomes your geographic anchor. We'll ask later how close you need to be — for now just tell us where they are.
Do you already have a location in mind?
If you do, HomeBound will focus on finding the right neighbourhood within it. If not, we'll find the right place and neighbourhood together.
Yes — I have a specific city or area in mind
Help me find the right neighbourhood within it
Loosely — I have a country or region in mind but not a city
Help me narrow it down to the right city and neighbourhood
Not yet — I'm open, show me what fits best
No preconceptions — let the results speak for themselves
Which location?
What's your field or type of work?
Even one or two words makes a real difference — e.g. "software engineering", "nursing", "graphic design", "marketing", "teaching". This helps us surface cities where your career can genuinely thrive.
Block 1 of 8 — Who You Are
Block 2 of 8 — Priorities
What matters most.
Rank all six dimensions, then tell us why. This single block shapes your results more than any other — HomeBound weights your #1 priority heavily and works down from there.
Drag to rank — most important at the top, least at the bottom
There are no right answers. Someone who ranks Cost #1 gets very different results from someone who ranks Culture #1 — both are equally valid.
1
Cost
Affordability, housing costs, daily expenses, value for money
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2
Climate
Weather, seasons, nature access, outdoor environment
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3
Culture
Arts, food, diversity, language, local identity and character
⠿
4
Career
Work opportunities, remote infrastructure, professional growth
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5
Community
Belonging, social scene, safety, people like you nearby
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6
Convenience
Transit, healthcare, schools, airports, walkability
⠿
Tell us what your top priorities actually mean to you
We've created a question for each of your top 3 ranked priorities. A sentence or two each helps us understand the story behind your ranking — this shapes your results more than any other block.
Complete your ranking above to see personalised questions here.
Is there one thing — above everything else — that your new location or region must have?
Think place, not property. We're talking about the city, neighbourhood, or region itself — not the apartment or house. Leave blank if nothing comes to mind.
You ranked — last. What within that are you most okay letting go of? (select all that apply)
Knowing specifically what you don't need helps us avoid over-weighting your bottom C when there are strong matches elsewhere.
Finish ranking the 6 C's above — your options will appear here based on whichever C you ranked last.
Block 2 of 8 — Your Priorities
Block 3 of 8 — Context
Where you are now.
What you love, hate, and miss about where you currently live is often more revealing than what you think you want in the abstract. Context is everything.
How long have you lived in your current location?
Under 1 year
1 – 3 years
3 – 7 years
7 – 15 years
15+ years
Grew up here
What do you genuinely love about where you live now? (up to 4)
The pace of life
Cost of living
Family & friends nearby
Climate & nature
Cultural scene
Outdoor recreation
Career opportunities
Sense of community
Safety & stability
Food & restaurants
Architecture & beauty
Honestly, not much
What frustrates or drains you most? (up to 4)
Too expensive
Wrong climate
Lack of belonging
Far from family
Limited career options
Thin cultural scene
Too crowded & hectic
Too isolated & quiet
Safety concerns
Political environment
Doesn't feel like me
No sense of community
How much does where you live feel like you?
Completely wrong for mePerfectly me
If you could keep one thing about where you live and take it anywhere — what would it be?
This is often more revealing than the frustrations. What's genuinely worth preserving?
What's completely missing — something you wish existed but has never been there?
Is there a recent life event driving this search? (optional — select all that apply)
Career change or job loss
Relocating for school or education
Relationship change
Retirement
Children leaving home
Health or wellbeing
Cost of living pressure
Political or social climate
Long-held dream, finally acting
Nothing specific — just ready
In a few sentences — what's the honest story of why you're looking to move?
Skip the practical reasons for a moment. What's really going on? This is the single most useful open-ended answer we receive.
Fast forward — you've been living there for six months. Describe a moment that tells you it was the right move.
Not activities or a to-do list. A scene, a feeling, a version of yourself. What does it actually feel like to have landed in the right place?
Block 3 of 8 — Where You Are Now
Block 4 of 8 — Practical Constraints
The practical reality.
Hard constraints and non-negotiables. These filter the recommendation pool before any preference matching begins — so being honest here matters more than being aspirational.
Are you looking to rent or buy?
Rent
Monthly rental budget
Buy
Total purchase price range
Open to either
Monthly rental budget (USD equivalent)
Under $500
Ceiling type:
$500 – $1,000
Ceiling type:
$1,000 – $1,800
Ceiling type:
$1,800 – $3,000
Ceiling type:
$3,000 – $5,000
Ceiling type:
$5,000+
Ceiling type:
Soft = comfort zone, would stretch for the right place · Hard = strict ceiling
Home purchase price range (USD equivalent)
Under $150,000
Ceiling type:
$150,000 – $300,000
Ceiling type:
$300,000 – $500,000
Ceiling type:
$500,000 – $750,000
Ceiling type:
$750,000 – $1,000,000
Ceiling type:
$1,000,000 – $3,000,000
Ceiling type:
$3,000,000+
Ceiling type:
Soft = comfort zone, would stretch for the right place · Hard = strict ceiling
Housing type preference
Apartment or flat
House with garden or yard
Townhouse or row house
Open to anything
Do you need access to educational institutions?
Yes — this is a top priority
Quality education access will heavily influence my decision
Important but not a dealbreaker
Would prefer good options nearby but it will not eliminate a place
Not relevant to my situation
What type of education? (select all that apply)
👶 Preschool / child care (under age 5)
🎒 Primary / elementary school (for kids)
📚 Secondary / high school (for kids)
🌍 International school (for kids)
🎓 4-year university
🔧 Trade school or vocational training
🏫 Community college
📜 Graduate or doctoral program
Car ownership — your preference?
Car-free — I want to walk, cycle, or use transit
Being car-free is part of the lifestyle I'm looking for
I'd prefer not to need one, but I could manage with one
I expect to own a car — I'm comfortable driving
How often do you plan to travel internationally?
This helps us determine how much weight to give airport proximity in your recommendations.
Rarely — once every few years
Airport proximity isn't a meaningful factor — being far from a hub is fine
Occasionally — once or twice a year
Reasonable access matters, but I don't need to be on the doorstep of a hub
Frequently — more than twice a year
Easy, fast airport access is a real quality-of-life factor for me
What is the maximum commute you would accept to a major airport?
Under 30 minutes
I fly a lot — airport access is critical
Under 1 hour
Manageable for regular travel
Over 1 hour is fine
I do not mind a longer drive to the airport
Do you have health needs that should influence your location?
This helps us decide how much weight to give healthcare infrastructure in your recommendations — and whether specialist proximity is a hard constraint or a nice-to-have.
Yes — I have ongoing conditions or needs that matter
Healthcare quality and proximity will be a real filter
Possibly — I'm not sure yet, help me think it through
I'd like to understand what healthcare access actually looks like before I decide how much it matters
No — I'm healthy and this isn't a deciding factor
Basic access is fine, proximity won't affect my decision meaningfully
Planning ahead — I'm healthy now but healthcare quality matters for the long term
Retirement, ageing in place, or simply wanting to understand what's available before committing
Health & Location Detail
What level of care do you need access to?
Specialist care — ongoing conditions requiring specific doctors or treatment
World-class hospitals and specialist networks need to be nearby
General care — reliable GPs, clinics, and a good hospital within reach
Standard quality healthcare is sufficient
Not sure — I want to understand what's available before I decide
Any specific factors? (optional)
Air quality sensitivity
Altitude concerns
Humidity affects my health
Mental health support access
Disability access needs
Medication availability
Dental or vision care
International health insurance compatibility
Affordable private healthcare or expat insurance
English-speaking doctors and staff
Medical evacuation proximity
Anything else HomeBound should know? (optional)
How important is access to quality healthcare and specialists?
Critical — proximity to good hospitals and specialists is non-negotiable
Important — I want good healthcare reasonably nearby
Standard — basic clinics and a hospital within reach is fine
Not a major factor in my decision right now
How critical is fast, reliable internet?
Critical — I work online and need fibre-speed reliability
Important but standard broadband is fine
Low priority — I could manage with slower or patchy connection
Absolute deal-breakers — anything here rules a place out entirely
Select all that apply. These are hard filters — HomeBound will not recommend a place that matches any of these.
🚨 High crime rates
🏛️ Political instability
🌈 No LGBTQ+ safety
🔥 Extreme heat (40°C+)
🥶 Harsh winters
💧 High humidity year-round
🏥 Poor healthcare access
💸 Very high cost of living
🌐 Unreliable internet
😷 Poor air quality
🌊 High natural disaster risk
🗣️ Very low English use
Family Proximity
This section only affects your results if staying near family or close friends matters to you. Skip it entirely if it's not a factor.
Is staying within reach of family or close friends a factor in your decision?
Yes — this is one of my top priorities
Distance from people I love will weigh heavily in my decision
Somewhat — I'd like to stay reasonably accessible
Not a dealbreaker, but worth factoring in
No — distance from current network is fine, or even preferred
Who are you trying to stay close to?
Parents or in-laws
Adult children
Grandchildren
Siblings
Close friends
Where do they currently live?
HomeBound uses this as a geographic anchor to calculate whether a recommended neighbourhood is actually within your distance tolerance.
What's your preferred distance from them?
Flexible = strong preference, but a great match further away will still show up. Firm = hard filter, nothing beyond this distance will appear in your results.
Same city or metro area
I want to see them regularly — not just on visits
How firm?
Under 2 hours by car
Day-trip distance — realistic on a weekend
How firm?
Under 4 hours by car
Weekend trip — manageable a few times a month
How firm?
Short-haul flight — under 2 hours in the air
Manageable a few times a year without feeling like an expedition
How firm?
Long-haul is fine — we'll visit occasionally
Once or twice a year is enough — distance isn't a dealbreaker
How firm?
Distance doesn't matter — we're already far apart
Block 4 of 8 — Practical Constraints
Block 5 of 8 — Lifestyle & Personality
Lifestyle & personality.
Not what you think you want — how you actually live. The gap between these two is where most people end up in the wrong place.
How would you describe your natural energy and pace of life?
High energy — I like stimulation, options, and always something happening
Quiet places make me restless. I need density, buzz, and things to do.
Moderate — I like a mix of activity and quiet
I want access to things without being surrounded by them at all times.
Calm and slow — I thrive when life has space and stillness
I find cities overstimulating. I want peace, nature, and simplicity.
How social are you — honestly?
Very social — I need a rich social life and thrive in community
Meeting people easily and having an active social scene is essential to my happiness
Is this:
Moderately social — I want a few deep connections, not a crowd
Quality over quantity. I'm not a hermit but I don't need a packed social calendar.
Is this:
Fairly independent — I recharge alone and don't need much social stimulation
I enjoy people but I'm genuinely fine with solitude and a quieter social life.
Is this:
Urban environment or natural surroundings — where do you feel most alive?
Definitely urban — I love city texture, density, and street life
Walkable neighbourhoods, cafes, markets, architecture. Cities energise me.
Both — I want city amenities with nature accessible nearby
Access to mountains, coast, or countryside within an hour or two.
Strongly nature — landscape, space, and the outdoors matter most to me
I'd rather be surrounded by nature and drive to a town than live in one.
How do you spend your time outside of work? (pick up to 6)
Think regular habits across a typical week — not bucket list items, not aspirations. What do you actually do?
Walking or cycling for daily errands
Cooking at home — markets, ingredients, experimenting
Running, hiking, or trail sports
Cycling or mountain biking
Skiing or snowboarding
Swimming, surfing, or water sports
Gym, yoga, climbing, or fitness classes
Working from cafes or co-working spaces
Exploring neighbourhoods and new areas
Galleries, museums, or exhibitions
Live music, theatre, or gigs
Day trips to countryside or nearby towns
Entertaining and hosting at home
Reading, writing, or creative work
Volunteering or community involvement
Being part of a local scene or subculture
Quiet evenings — home, relaxed, unhurried
Anything else you love doing that's not listed above? (optional)
How often do you plan to eat out or order in?
This tells us how much a city's restaurant and food scene actually needs to factor into your match.
5+ times a week — eating out is a core part of how I live
Restaurants, cafes, street food, and food culture matter enormously to me
2–4 times a week — a regular part of life but I cook too
Good options nearby matter, but I'm not dependent on a world-class scene
Once a week or so — mostly cook at home, eat out as a treat
Rarely — I almost always cook and food scene is low priority
Rate each climate type — how well does it suit you?
Rate as many or as few as you like. 5 = ideal, 1 = would really struggle. Leaving one blank means no opinion. This lets us surface a great city-culture fit like Seattle even if warm and sunny is your top preference.
Hot and tropical year-round
Warm and sunny, mild winters
Four distinct seasons
Cool and temperate — grey is fine
Cold and snowy — I genuinely love winter
What physical environments speak to you? (select all that apply)
The landscapes that restore you, not just the ones that sound nice.
🌊 Coast or ocean
🏔️ Mountains
🌾 Countryside or rolling hills
🏙️ Urban density and city streets
🏞️ Lakes or rivers
🌲 Dense forest or woodland
🌴 Tropical or jungle
🏜️ Desert or arid landscape
🌋 Volcanic or dramatic terrain
🌿 Lush valleys or river plains
✨ No strong preference
Are there aspects of your identity that should shape where we recommend? (optional — select all that apply)
This helps us prioritise places where you'll feel genuinely welcome and at home — not just tolerated. Everything here is treated as a positive filter, not a deal-breaker list.
🌈 LGBTQ+ — I want a welcoming, visible community
✡️ Jewish community and infrastructure matter to me
☪️ Muslim community and halal access matter to me
✝️ Faith community and worship access matter to me
♿ Disability access is a real factor in my daily life
🌍 I'm a person of colour — safety and belonging matter
👨👩👧 Family structure — I'm a single parent or non-traditional family
🧠 Neurodivergent — sensory environment and services matter
None of the above apply
Where do you fall on the political spectrum? (optional)
This helps us find communities where you will feel at home politically. Your answer is never shared — it only shapes recommendations.
Economic left ← → Economic right
Left
Right
Center
Libertarian ← → Authoritarian
Liberty
Authority
Center
How important is it that your community shares your political views?
Very important — I want to live among like-minded people
Somewhat — I prefer a general alignment but diversity of opinion is fine
Not important — I am open to any political environment
How important is religion or faith in your life? (optional)
Not important
Essential
Not a factor
Which faith or tradition?
✝️ Christianity
☪️ Islam
✡️ Judaism
🕉️ Hinduism
☸️ Buddhism
🙏 Sikhism
🌿 Spiritual but not religious
🔮 Other
What kind of faith community access matters to you?
Weekly worship / services
Faith-based social groups
Faith-based schools
Halal / kosher food access
Visible community presence
Just a place of worship nearby
Do you have pets, or plan to? (optional)
Dog
Cat
Other pet
No pets
Dog-friendly neighbourhoods, parks, outdoor café culture, and leash laws vary enormously — HomeBound will factor this in.
Block 5 of 8 — Lifestyle & Personality
Block 6 of 8 — Travel Experience
Where you've been.
Your travel history is one of our highest-signal inputs. The way you experienced places you've already visited tells us more than almost any preference question.
How much international travel have you done?
Extensively — 10+ countries, comfortable anywhere
Travel is second nature. I can read a new place quickly and adapt fast.
Moderately — 3 to 9 countries visited
Comfortable with travel, some experience navigating unfamiliar places.
A little — 1 or 2 countries
Limited international experience so far.
No international travel yet
This would be my first time living or spending extended time abroad.
Have you lived abroad before — 3 months or longer?
Yes
No — this would be my first time
Tell us about up to 3 places you've visited — and how they felt
What felt right, what felt off. Even half a sentence per place is useful. Leave entries blank if you don't have 3 to mention.
Place 1
Place 2 (optional)
Place 3 (optional)
How open are you to the unexpected?
Very open
Surprise me — the best fit might be somewhere I'd never have considered
Somewhat open
Curious, but I have a general direction in mind
Specific country
I know which country — help me find the right place within it
Specific city or area
I know the place — help me find the right neighbourhood
Where are you thinking?
This won't limit your results — HomeBound may still surface a stronger fit elsewhere. But knowing your starting point helps.
Block 6 of 8 — Travel Experience
Block 7 of 8 — The 6 C's Deep Dive
The 6 C's deep dive.
You ranked them in Block 2. Now tell us what they actually mean to you. A few targeted questions per dimension — only the ones that genuinely shape where you'll thrive.
💰 Cost
What does "affordable" actually mean to you?
Not your budget ceiling — your relationship with money and cost of living.
I want my money to go significantly further than it does now
Cost of living is a primary driver — I'm actively seeking a cheaper life
Roughly similar to what I spend now — I just want stability and predictability
I'll pay more for quality — cost matters but it's not the deciding factor
Cost of living is genuinely not a concern — I'm optimising for other things
Any specific cost factors that matter to you? (optional)
Low property prices
Cheap daily expenses
Low or no income tax
Affordable eating out
Low healthcare costs
Cheap childcare or schools
Favourable exchange rate
🌤️ Climate
What weather would genuinely ruin it for you?
Deal-breakers only — not what you'd prefer, what you'd regret.
Long dark winters
Extreme humidity
Very hot summers
No proper seasons
Frequent rain or grey skies
Extreme cold or snow
Wildfire or drought risk
Hurricane or typhoon season
Air quality issues
None — climate is flexible
Outdoor activity — how central is it to your life?
Central — I need reliable outdoor conditions to stay sane
Year-round running, hiking, cycling, water sports, skiing — it's part of who I am
Seasonal — I like it when weather permits but I'm not dependent on it
Not really a factor — I spend most of my time indoors
🎭 Culture
What does cultural richness mean to you? (up to 4)
World-class museums and galleries
Live music scene
Theatre and performing arts
Diverse and adventurous food scene
Street art and creative energy
Historic architecture and heritage
Festivals and public events
Strong literary or intellectual scene
Spiritual or religious diversity
Language immersion opportunities
Language comfort — how do you feel about living somewhere you don't speak the language fluently?
It's a dealbreaker — I need to function fully in English (or my language)
Language barrier would meaningfully reduce my quality of life
Manageable — I'd learn basics and get by, especially if English is widely spoken
I'd embrace it — immersion in a new language is part of the appeal
💼 Career
What does your location need to do for your career or professional life? (select all that apply)
Strong local job market in my field
Access to a prestigious professional network
Startup or innovation ecosystem
Low taxes on income or business
Strong freelance or contract culture
Affordable office or studio space
Straightforward work visa pathway
Access to investors or funding
Nothing — I'm location-independent
🤝 Community
What kind of community are you hoping to find or build?
Deep local roots — I want to become part of a genuine community over time
Knowing neighbours, belonging to a place, feeling known
Interest-based — I connect through shared activities, work, or hobbies
I don't need geographic community — I build my own circles
Expat or newcomer community — people going through the same experience
Low need — I'm self-sufficient and don't rely on community for happiness
How easy does making friends need to be in your new location?
Very important — I need a place where making connections is genuinely easy
Warm, open culture; lots of newcomers; easy social infrastructure
Moderate — I can put in effort but I don't want it to feel impossible
Not a concern — I'm good at finding my people wherever I am
⚡ Convenience
Which practical infrastructure matters most to you? (up to 4)
International airport within easy reach
Excellent public transit
Walkable for daily errands
Fast and reliable internet
World-class healthcare nearby
Strong English-language services
Reliable power and water
Easy bureaucracy and admin
Good supermarkets and familiar products
Top international schools
How much friction are you genuinely willing to tolerate to live somewhere special?
Low — I want things to work smoothly. Bureaucracy and inefficiency drain me.
Convenience is a genuine quality-of-life issue, not a preference
Moderate — I can handle some friction for the right place
Occasional bureaucratic headaches are fine if the trade-off is worth it
High — I'm adaptable and don't mind working around inefficiencies
If the place is right, I'll figure out whatever I need to
Block 7 of 8 — The 6 C's Deep Dive
Block 8 of 8 — Vision & Open Ends
Vision & open ends.
The last block — and the most important for getting your results right. These questions capture what structured answers can't. Take your time with them.
If this move goes perfectly, what does your life look like in 5 years?
Paint the picture. What are you doing on a Tuesday morning? Who is around you? What does a weekend look like? This is the vision your new home needs to support.
What would make this move a failure? What's your version of "I made a mistake"?
People rarely think about this — but it's one of the most useful things we can know. It reveals what you're most afraid of losing or getting wrong.
Is there anything important we haven't asked — something you think HomeBound should know before making your recommendations? (optional)
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That's everything.
Time to find your places.
Time to find your places.
HomeBound will now analyse your full profile — your priorities, constraints, personality, and story — and identify the specific neighbourhoods and communities around the world where you're most likely to thrive.
Block 8 of 8 — Vision & Open Ends