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Accounting for Your Mobility and Fitness in Retirement
How mobility issues need to be considered when thinking about buying a retirement property. How it’s not just the disabled or those who have existing mobility problems who need to be concerned but als...
Benefits and Your Money
Reaching retirement doesn't have to mean that you are worse off, explore some of the benefits and bonuses that are available for the over 60s....
Can I Claim Benefits for Retirement Property?
Running a home in retirement can prove costly, but there are a number of benefits available that can offer you a helping hand....
Can I Leave Property in My Will If Mortgage is Owing?
Leaving your property in your will is a nice gesture for someone you love, but it is worth remembering that any debt you leave behind will also be passed on....
Can I Use the Equity in My Property to Pay Off Debt
Facing retirement with large debts is not a good situation to be in and for some, equity release can help lessen this burden....
Can My Mortgage Overlap Into Retirement?
With the average age of first-time buyers steadily increasing, more people are finding their mortgage is overlapping into retirement....
Choosing a Budget When Buying a Home in Retirement
How you’ll need to choose your budget carefully if you’re looking to move home in retirement and basing your choices around the type of housing you can afford without compromising your lifestyle too m...
City Living Vs Country Living in Retirement
You may be a country bumpkin at heart but when you retire moving closer to a city might make more sense....
Consider Your Age When Moving Home Before Retirement
Property options to consider in retirement from downsizing and family issues to jetting off and living abroad....
Considering Medical Costs UK & Abroad & its Impact
How you need to ensure that you’ve got comprehensive medical insurance in the country you’re looking to reside in when you retire. How even in the UK, people will take out private healthcare insurance...
Costs Involved in Living in Care Homes
The typical weekly costs of living in a care home and how you’ll be assessed to determine whether or not you’ll need to pay the full amount or meet a partial amount of the costs or whether they will b...
Costs Involved in Living in Sheltered Accommodation & Assisted Living
The difficulty in assessing average costs for living in an assisted living care facility or sheltered housing as the costs can vary tremendously depending on the level of support you need. The kinds o...
Could My Bad Health Prevent Me from Retiring Abroad?
Having bad health doesn’t have to put a dampener on your retirement plans, but it might mean you have to choose your destination more carefully....
Dealing With Personal Changes in Retirement
How moving home in retirement and the changes that come with that can often be very stressful, especially if you’ve had no real desire to move home but are doing so as it’s the most practical thing to...
Destination - Home or Abroad
How the thought of buying a retirement property abroad is appealing to many but how it’s important to weigh up the pros and cons and to look at the bigger picture before taking the plunge...
Downsizing Your Property
How downsizing your property in retirement can make a lot of sense in terms of helping you to gain access to money through the sale which can increase your financial pot in retirement and can help red...
Early Retirement Options
How early retirement might seem something which all of us would aspire to but the various options and considerations you’re going to need to think carefully through before reaching a decision of wheth...
Finance and Looking After Your Wealth
How making the most of your finances and protecting your wealth in retirement is a constantly ongoing and evolving process and how it’s important to seek professional advice for things like estate pla...
Home Reversion Plans: A Case Study
A case study looking at an elderly couple who are thinking about taking out a home reversion plan in order to offer financial help to their children....
How Technology is Helping People Stay in Their Homes
Living in your own home can be hard work when you reach retirement, take a look at how the latest technological advancements make it that bit easier....
How the Credit Crunch Hinders Retirement
If you’re entering into retirement you may want to think twice if the country is in the throes of a credit crunch, this article examines how the crunch impacts retirement....
How to Make My House Safe for Grandchildren
If you are planning on having your grandchildren come and visit you in your retirement it is important you make your home child-proof....
I Downsized My Home in Retirement: A Case Study
Downsizing can be the key to freeing up more cash in retirement; this article follows one couple as they discover the joys of downsizing....
I Moved Abroad in Retirement: A Case Study
Moving abroad in retirement is a great way to relax and escape the rainy shores of the UK, see how John and Margaret achieved their dream....
I Moved to a Retirement Village: A Case Study
Retirement villages can offer you a place to relax, unwind and enjoy your retirement, this article looks at why Gladys decided to move into a retirement village....
I Stayed in My Own Home: A Case Study
Staying in your own home is as great way to keep your independence in retirement, this article looks at how one couple managed it....
I Took Out a Mortgage When I Retired: A Case Study
Taking out a mortgage in retirement is not ideal, but this article discusses what your options are if you do decide to....
I'm Over 60: Am I Eligible for a Mortgage?
Reaching 60 doesn't have to mean you can no longer get on the property ladder, but there are a few hurdles you might face....
Information About Care Homes in Retirement
What a residential and nursing care home will provide. How to ensure that you choose a well managed care home and how you can find out if you’re able to get help with costs....
Is Interest-only Mortgage Viable in Retirement?
Mortgage lenders have started to restrict who they will offer interest-only mortgages to, but there are situations when this type of mortgage is right for someone in retirement....
Keeping Your Independence In Retirement
How keeping your independence in retirement is very much tied up with good early retirement planning from a financial perspective and in trying to stay as healthy and as fit and active as possible whi...
Lifetime Mortgages: A Case Study
Deciding whether or not to take out a lifetime mortgage can be a daunting task, this case study looks at the experience of a couple considering a lifetime mortgage....
Living Alone in Retirement
How living alone doesn’t have to mean being ‘lonely’. How a positive attitude can help you to re-adjust and to enjoy life just as you did as part of a couple....
Living Comfortably in Retirement
Living comfortably in retirement is not always as easy as it seems, take a look at where and how people in retirement are living in the UK....
Living in France in Retirement
Retiring to France. The attractions of living there and its culture and appeal. The cost of living and the best places to buy property as well as access to medical care....
Living With Family in Retirement: A Case Study
Families can play a vital role in your retirement, they can also provide a home , this article looks at how one couple made living with family work for them....
Living with Relatives When You Retire
How you need to all carefully consider all of the pros and cons on both sides when you’re considering moving into a relative’s home. How you all need to respect each other’s right to privacy and space...
Making Money from Your Home in Retirement
Whether it's renting out a room or using your cooking skills in the kitchen, there are numerous ways to make a profit from your property....
Mobile Homes in Retirement
How mobile homes today can be as lavish as you want them to be and how they can often be the ideal downsizing solution in retirement. How to go about buying one and important considerations....
Moving in to a Hospice and What to Consider
How a hospice’s goals are to reduce the severity of a patient’s symptoms and to make their latter days as comfortable as possible as well as both providing them and their loved ones with emotional and...
Obtaining Legal Advice When Moving Abroad
Why it’s important that you seek sound professional legal advice if you are thinking of moving abroad....
Paying for Retirement Care
A look at the facts and figures surrounding care in your retirement, both in a care home and in your own home....
Paying for Your Retirement Property
Paying for your home in retirement can be hard work if you are not working, this article looks at the booming equity release market....
Pro's and Con's of Equity Release Schemes
The different types of equity release schemes. How they can be very beneficial to some people but can be the financial ruin of others which is why it’s crucial to seek out sound, professional advice f...
Questionnaire: Can I Purchase a Holiday Home in Retirement?
Holiday homes are a popular investment for retirees, but there are some practicalities you will have to consider before you buy....
Questionnaire: Is Your Home Right for Retirement?
Retirement can make you view your home in a whole new light, this questionnaire should give you an insight into whether your property will be suitable for your retirement....
Questionnaire: What Financial Help Can I Get Living Abroad?
You should not assume that while living abroad you will receive the same benefits as you do in the UK. This questionnaire should help you work out your finances abroad....
Re-Designed a Home to Save Health: A Case Study
Renovating your house does not only prevent the need to move, it also makes for a better quality of life, this article looks at how George renovated his house....
Retirement Property Abroad
How there are many factors to consider when looking at moving abroad in retirement. How people will often choose to rent for a few months first before buying so they can establish if a move abroad is ...
Retirement Villages
How the concept of retirement village living is becoming more popular in the UK and how it can help to bridge the gap between living independently and providing care support when perhaps needed in lat...
Retiring to Australia
How laws surrounding retirement visas to Australia make it very expensive and difficult to relocate there in retirement. Understanding the geography and the difficulties that presents as well and bala...
Retiring to Greece
Retiring to Greece and why it’s important to visit a particular place you’re attracted to in winter as life in Greece or one of its islands in the winter months is very different to the summer....
Retiring to Portugal
Retiring to Portugal and how the increasing popularity and development of the Algarve has played a big part in attracting Brits to the country....
Retiring to Spain
How retiring to Spain is still the most popular destination for British retirees and how the weather is one of its greatest attractions. How retirees from the UK tend to either live the Spanish way of...
Settling in to Your New Home In Retirement
How any kind of house move in retirement (whether it’s the type of move you envisaged or not) is going to take you some time to readjust to. How it will be your approach and positive attitude which wi...
Sheltered Housing
What sheltered housing or accommodation is and how it differs from living in a retirement village. How sheltered housing can help protect the more vulnerable members of the community and how it is usu...
Should I Live Near My Family?
Your family can be a huge help in retirement and it can be mutually beneficial to have them close....
Should I Rely on Buy-to-let Property in Retirement?
Many people facing retirement turn to buy-to-let property to fund their retirement, but in some cases this can be risky....
Should I Sell My Property and Rent?
Selling your home in retirement makes sense in some cases, but if you can, you should try and hold onto your property....
Sourcing Income Through Retirement
The different ways you can source income in retirement and why it’s important to make financial provisions and plan early....
Staying Warm in Your Property
Staying warm in your property during retirement can be a huge problem for thousands of people, look at the facts surrounding fuel poverty and the elderly....
The Emotional Effects of Moving
Why a house move can be an emotional experience and how it’s your attitude and careful planning that will determine how easy or difficult the transition might be. Positive practical steps you can take...
The Top Places to Retire
Finding your perfect retirement destination is easier said than done and what may be ideal for you might be hideous to others....
Tips on How to Have a Greener Retirement Home
Keeping a green home in retirement does not have to be costly or hard work, there are a few small changes you can make that will make a big difference....
Top Places in the World to Retire To
Looking at several key factors into what retirees look for when choosing the right country overseas to retire to and the most popular destinations being chosen by Britons today and the reasons behind ...
Using Shared Ownership in Retirement
Shared ownership is becoming increasingly popular amongst the retired community as they look for ways to maintain homeownership but free up some cash....
What is Assisted Living?
What is meant by assisted living and how can it help people still maintain their independence in their own homes whilst still being able to provide them with back up support for any medical needs and ...
What Type of Retirement Home Would Suit Me Best?
Choosing the right type of accommodation is the key to a happy retirement, but with so many options it can be hard to know which one is right for you....
Where Can I Afford to Live in Retirement?
When you enter into retirement every bit of extra cash counts, so it is important you choose the right location to retire to....
Where to Live in Retirement and Your Budget
Some of the many financial aspects of your retirement plan when you are considering moving home in retirement. How you need to ensure that the financial provisions you have in place are watertight if ...
Your Health and Where You Choose to Live in Retirement
How your current and future health prospects will be one of the leading factors in determining the type of home you move to should you decide to relocate in retirement....