Lifestyle
Does care have a future in retirement communities?
Despite a quarter of known coronavirus deaths being in care homes, the retirement property sector is not shying away from continuing to offer care Jane Ashcroft CEO of Anchor Hanover, which operates a mix of care homes, retirement villages and housing with care...
Lockdown artist painting loved ones in watercolour
An award-wining young artist is bringing joy to those in isolation by offering to paint their favourite pet, home or loved one from a photograph. “In times of unease, the importance of friends, family and pets cannot be underestimated,” says Millie Midgley, an...
Work starts on new £50 million retirement village in the Cotswolds
Rangeford Villages has started building a new luxury lifestyle village for the over 60s called Siddington Park Located on a stunning former parkland site on the outskirts of Cirencester the village, built in Cotswold-style stone, Siddington Park will feature one, two...
Free plumbing service for retirees
A video-call app called Clipfix offering plumbing advice and solutions via a video call can be accessed by Retiremove visitors for free until the end of JuneClipfix, set up two years ago by plumber PJ Luard,has seen a rise in demand of some 400 per cent since lockdown...
Why gardens are a life-saver to vulnerable retirees
One thing older people have cherished since the lockdown is having access to private outside space For retirees looking to downsize having a garden they don’t have to maintain is now top of their tick list. So retirement house builders are investing in creating...
Retirement property CEO says radical rethink needed to protect older people
A big lesson to be learned from the coronavirus pandemic is to shift focus away from NHS to people receiving care at home Nick Sanderson, Chairman of the Association of Retirement Community Operators (ARCO), told a webinar audience earlier today that there needs to be...
Keeping retirees safe as houses
Retirement village operators have been coming up with innovative ways to keep owners and tenants safe and happy during lockdown. Retirement communities are completely different from care homes. They are generally designed for fit, able retirees looking to live...
The Vale: London living for lovers of style
A new development is offering hassle-free homes to rent in leafy South London The Vale is a new, completed development of 30 apartments for the over 55s, designed for those looking for a spacious, contemporary home packed with quality features close to great transport...
Audley’s first luxury £125 million retirement village opens in London
A brand new retirement village designed for a new generation of retirees has just been completed in the capital Audley Nightingale Place is preparing to welcome its first owners in May. The 94 luxury properties range from one to three-bedroom apartments priced from...
Homes with generous outdoor space
Now could be the ideal time to look for a home where a leisurely walk doesn't mean having to meet hordes of joggers Manor Wood Gate, Cockfosters, North London Located in Cockfosters, a three-minute drive from the tube station, Manor Wood Gate is a small...