Retire to Winchester and live longer!

Retire to Winchester and live longer!

A lovely house has come up for sale in the historic city of Winchester declared the best place to live in the UK According to a recent study into quality of life it was found that 96.6 per cent of the residents in Winchester reported being in good or fairly good...
Contemporary living for over 55s in East London

Contemporary living for over 55s in East London

ELLIE O’DONNELL reports on a new development in Hackney, designed for those who want to retire to a modern home in the capital Quadra, a collection of one-and-two-bedroom apartments is the result of a collaboration between Hanover Housing Association and...
Is shared ownership and part-buy, part-rent the way forward?

Is shared ownership and part-buy, part-rent the way forward?

New research reveals that owning your own home does not always mean you can downsize in later life reports ELLIE O’DONNELL “The housing market is failing to meet the needs of older persons,” declares Helen Collins, head of housing consultancy at...
Making music in Retirement

Making music in Retirement

Retirement communities are discovering the joys of singing in later life. JANE SLADE seeks out the best retirement properties catering to musical residents “Singing bonds people together, exercises a range of muscles and makes you feel happy,” declares TV...
Retirement village with stunning garden

Retirement village with stunning garden

Downsizers can grieve more for their gardens than their homes when they move so why not choose a retirement village with glorious grounds Springtime at Amesbury Abbey retirement village is heralded by carpets of daffodils and bluebells which flank the long drive up to...
Brits shun retiring to Europe

Brits shun retiring to Europe

New research reveals post Brexit boom in demand for retirement housing in UK as concerns rise about retiring abroad According to housing and care provider Anchor, some 45 per cent of people aged 50+, are now less likely to retire abroad. And of those previously...