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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

There is no doubt that older people living on their own are not only suffering from loneliness but a fear of catching a deadly virus that is sweeping the world. But if you are lucky enough to live in a safe haven, a retirement community, you will not only be looked...