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...
Pet-friendly retirement schemes
More and more developments are allowing residents to bring their four-legged friends with them, but how do you go about finding the right pet-friendly retirement scheme for you? Report by JANE SLADE Pets can save older people from loneliness, help them maintain a...
Your checklist before moving to a retirement property
JANE SLADE offers some essential tips and questions you should ask when you go and view a retirement development Do your sums and remember it isn’t just the price of the property you need to consider but communal charges. Decide whether you want to live in a simple...
Try out a retirement apartment before you buy
Enjoying a trial stay at a retirement apartment takes the fear out of downsizing reports JANE SLADE We wouldn’t buy a car before taking it for a test drive yet when it comes to a home we’re happy to write a cheque after a couple of visits. However with retirement...
