Planning for our retirement years often revolves around the home. Whether you are choosing to seek out a new property with a view to downsize (or ‘right-size’ as we prefer to call it!), be closer to family, or release equity – shared, or part ownership could provide you with…
Why people are increasingly turning to retirement villages
28th March 2019 - By Sarah Burgess
Previously seen as a niche retirement option, retirement villages are springing up across the country and opening the door to more of us than ever before. Sarah Burgess looks at the fascinating rise of the retirement village. Retirement villages have come a long way since they arrived…
How to be confident when selecting your retirement home
5th February 2019 - By Will Crawford
Choosing the nature of your retirement, let alone the location, building style and community, can be unnerving. We look at ways you can be more confident when making your retirement choices. Figure out what you can afford This should be the first step you…
Expect the unexpected at Retirement Villages
12th December 2018 - By Oscar Russell
Owls, Japanese choirs, panto and fashion shoots – 2018 has been a year of fun, surprises and new experiences. You get used to being surprised at Retirement Villages. In fact, you almost prepare for it – if that’s even possible. Whether it’s an…
Rental in retirement is making a comeback – is it the right option for you?
2nd November 2018 - By Sarah Burgess
Many retirees are choosing to jump off the property ladder and opt for the flexibility of renting. Marketing director Sarah Burgess looks at why this is the case and discusses the options available. It may seem counter-intuitive to rent in retirement when you’ve…
Dancing on the NHS? Our residents have been putting their best foot forward for years
18th October 2018 - By Oscar Russell
The Prime Minister’s announcement that GPs will be given license to “prescribe” social activities such as dancing to tackle loneliness is a welcome one. But, as Group Estates Director Oscar Russell says, it’s nothing new to our residents. A big, unexpected announcement from…
Age is no barrier to choice and nor should retirement be
24th September 2018 - By Sarah Burgess
Two very different stories hit the news in August, yet they shared common themes – freedom and choice. Group Sales and Marketing Director Sarah Burgess takes a look. The sad news that Barry Chuckle had passed away in early August was one that…
Should we be talking about ‘rightsizing’ not downsizing?
15th August 2018 - By Guy Flintoft
The majority of homeowners are willing to move to a smaller property in order to help fund their retirement, but is ‘downsizing’ a pessimistic way of talking about it? Most over 65s have and will fund their final property and retirement with the…
Gardening’s revival shows retirees have always been at the cutting edge of fashion
20th July 2018 - By Oscar Russell
Something is happening in Britain. No, it’s not just a prolonged wave of good weather, but a prolonged love affair with all things green. Whether it is cutting the grass, working on a new flowerbed, or growing your own veg, gardening has always…
When is the ideal time to retire?
15th June 2018 - By Sarah Burgess
Are you a Daniel Day-Lewis or a Robert DeNiro? A Paula Radcliffe or a Martina Hingis? Choosing the right time to retire can be one of the hardest decisions you’ll make. So when is the best time? The sports and movie industries are…
