I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of

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What happened

Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC Business and published Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:08:28 UTC.

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