UK Retirement property
Bromley offers the best of both worlds for retirees downsizing
Bromley offers the best of both worlds for retirees downsizing, with affordable properties close to the capital More retired people today are favouring urban areas to enjoy vibrant neighbourhoods, restaurants, shops and good access to public transport. Estate agents...
How to part pay for a home and have money to spare
The Older Person's Shared Ownership Scheme can help older people buy a stylish home and have money to spare reports ELLIE O'DONNELL Retired teacher Janis Benson is a poster girl for how activities can lead to a healthy later life. Recently she bought an apartment from...
Fine dining award for retirement village
Soft white napkins, opulent furnishings and mood lighting are not generally images you might conjure of a restaurant in a retirement village However standards are rising. Haut cuisine is now de rigeur and the heat is on to lure foodies who put fine dining...
Why we prefer old movies
The Sound of Music film is not saying so long or farewell to the hearts of the UK’s older generation according to new research from retirement housing provider Anchor. Report by Ellie O'Donnell New research from Anchor reveals that the 1965 classic The Sound of Music...
How homesitting can offer retirees adventure
Homesitting has become an attractive option for many women over 65 discovers ELLIE O'DONNELL Women over 65 are opting to become homesitters as 75 per cent of participants in a recent survey revealed. Alan Irvine, Chairman of Homesitters Ltd which conducted the...
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
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 award-winning...
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 Savills, which has...
Decluttering without tears
Can't face the prospect of getting rid of your clutter? Don't fear - our 10-point guide will provide all the help you need! Stick to the William Morris rule. If an object isn’t beautiful or useful, dont live with it? Books. If you didn’t enjoy a book, or have no...
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 choir master...