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How to retire in luxury
Wealthy baby boomers have never had it so good when it comes to finding a luxurious retirement property Downsizers can upscale to a grand estate like Wildernesse House in Sevenoaks, where one-bed apartments, priced from £595,000, can come with a kitchen island and...
Time to thrive – Rangeford focusses on wellbeing
Award-winning later-living developer Rangeford Villages is launching a new wellness initiative Branded ‘Wellbeing by Rangeford Villages’, an all-encompassing approach to wellness is being integrated into village life as part of the group’s mission to empower...
Living well and making friends with dementia
Age and dementia are no barrier to making friends – particularly in a purpose built and welcoming environment “You’re never too old to make friends” is the prevailing attitude of those residents at Signature Senior Lifestyle’s award-winning luxury care homes across...
Keeping connected in later life
Adlington Retirement Living's communities boast a safe, secure and happy environment with a circle of friends on the doorstep and a sense of belonging at its heart There’s a thriving community at Adlington's developments offering new friendships, social events and...
Why renting in retirement could be right for you
Did you know most McCarthy Stone developments now offer retirement properties to rent? Here are some benefits to renting in retirement. Discover new horizons Renting a retirement property gives you the flexibility and the freedom to live where you please. If you’ve...
How to rediscover your youth in a retirement community
At the age of 82 Magdalen Houlihan has a clear message for anyone wondering what life at a retirement development might be like: "Move before you have to!" “Free yourself from responsibility and rediscover your youth," says the retired Vocational Education Director,...
Imagine a Cotswolds village for the over 60s – owned and run by its residents
Unique, idyllic and independent Woodchester Valley Village offers homes to active retirees Located just below stunning Woodchester Park, a tranquil wooded valley owned by the National Trust, Woodchester Valley Village is a charming enclave not far from Nailsworth and...
Sussex homes crafted for downsizers
Lilyford opens its first retirement development in the charming market town of Midhurst, 12 miles north of Chichester Lilyford was formed in 2014 by Maurice Ormerod and Charley Law. Since then it has completed numerous projects in West Sussex. In 2018 it shifted its...
Renting in retirement – offers freedom and flexibility at Steepleton
As more retirees are choosing to rent in later life, later-living providers Lifestory is reacting to demand The number of privately rented properties in the UK dedicated to retirees is forecast to rise by 160 per cent in the next five years, according to Knight...
Designing a sanctuary in the city
Bernard Interiors founder, Jen Bernard reveals her approach to creating a luxurious urban retreat for retirees in central LondonCreating exceptional later living environments is something that Jen Bernard, founder of Bernard Interiors is passionate about. Her interior...
Will banning ground rents mean retirement properties costing more?
Two of the nations biggest retirement house builders suggest prices of their homes may have to rise following a government ban on imposing ground rent The government’s announcement to abolish ground rents on new retirement homes as part of its leasehold reforms has...
