Considerations
Articles about practical factors to weigh when choosing where to live in retirement. Topics include health needs, budget constraints, proximity to family and mobility considerations.
Accounting for Your Mobility and Fitness in Retirement
How your mobility and health needs should shape your retirement home choice.
City Living vs Country Living in Retirement
Weigh up city and country living for retirement by answering five key questions about your lifestyle and needs.
Consider Your Age When Moving Home Before Retirement
Moving house before retirement requires weighing age-related factors like family distance and practical lifestyle changes carefully.
Destination: Home or Abroad
Weigh up the practical realities of retiring abroad versus staying in the UK, from cost of living to climate and family ties.
How to Make My House Safe for Grandchildren
Stop accidents before they happen with practical steps to make your retirement home safe for visiting grandchildren.
Living Alone in Retirement
Many retirees live alone by choice or circumstance, and while some struggle with it, others find real happiness and freedom in independent living.
Living with Relatives When You Retire
Important things to discuss before moving in with family when you retire, from space and mobility to location and finances.
Should I Live Near My Family?
Weigh the real pros and cons of moving closer to family in retirement before making your decision.
Tips on How to Have a Greener Retirement Home
Make your retirement home greener to cut energy costs and reduce waste without sacrificing comfort or your lifestyle.
Where Can I Afford to Live in Retirement?
A weak pound means retirement abroad is tougher financially, so ask yourself these questions before picking where to move.
Where to Live in Retirement and Your Budget
Work out your budget and retirement income before deciding where to move and what property you can afford.
Your Health and Where You Choose to Live in Retirement
Think about how your health might change before deciding where to retire and what kind of home will work best.