The 21st century Granny Annexe
Why parents are moving back in with the kids. By Jane Slade “My daughter refers to us as the gipsies at the bottom of the garden,” laughs John Dier hugging a cup of coffee in the Scandi-log house he and his wife call home. Chef John, 63, and Pearl, 79, moved from...
Upsizing in retirement
Bigger is better; retirees are demanding more space not less when they move reports JANE SLADE After nearly 50 years as a foreign correspondent with the BBC and Sky News Christopher Morris has accumulated a lot of stuff. In fact, he has converted one of the four...
Friendly neighbours key to happiness
New research reveals that living among friendly neighbours is the key to happiness in retirement A survey conducted by housing and care provider Anchor, reveals that living amongst neighbours who will ‘pass the time of day’ is one of the most significant contributors...
New retirement village in Watford
Mayfield Villages, part of the luxury retirement village group Audley, has announced its first village providing 253 properties The site in Watford, Hertfordshire will form part of Watford Riverwell, a £400 million mixed use regeneration partnership that is reviving...
