After living in a luxurious flat in a Grade Two Listed building in Buxton, Derbyshire, 80 year old Jackie Corrigan decided it was time for a change. Jackie had lived in the flat for three and half years, ever since…
Girlings Retirement Rentals Expands Luxury Portfolio
A recent report from buy-to-let mortgage lender Paragon showed that the number of over 55s renting has more than doubled in the last decade. And over 55s are much less likely to want to own their own home (45%), compared…
No Loneliness Living in a Retirement Community
Living in a retirement community boosts friendships and helps prevent loneliness during lockdown … The COVID-19 pandemic has shone a light on the importance of friendships and community. This is increasingly important for people as they get older, according to…
Move to ‘The Happiest Places’ in The UK and Rent in Retirement in 2021
Property portal Rightmove recently published their happiest places to live index. It highlighted several happy hot spots in the South West. St Ives topped the list, along with Falmouth, Weymouth, Plymouth and Poole which made it into the top 20. …
Sailing Around The World With My Soul Mate
Below Simon Fowler tells us about sailing around the world with his wife after retirement … Sailing Around The World Carla and I are two lucky souls who currently live on a 40-foot catamaran, sailing the seas in our post-retirement…
Thinking About Retiring Abroad?
Is retiring abroad as popular now as in the past? It seems that, global issues are causing retirees with plans to emigrate, to stay put. President Trump, Brexit and a potential no deal are all causing people retiring to rethink…
Why Over 55s Are Taking Pension Cash Early!
Pension release allows you to draw down from your pension pot once you reach 55. Taking pension cash early can be a good idea if you’re in financial straits. But we need to think through the tax implications of an…
Who Says Getting Older Means Growing up?
Cathy Johnston tells us why it’s important to keep active in retirement … Thinking back to those younger days, the opportunities to take part in activities, sports and clubs seemed almost endless. Perhaps you were star of the swimming team…
The Gig Economy
If conventional work – even if you are working autonomously in an environment that gives you a sense of personal control – isn’t what appeals, then the opportunities provided by the glistening gig economy might sound like the answer. And…
Retirement and the Over 65s – A Changing World
Things aren’t the same nowadays when it comes to retirement and the over 65s! So what does retirement really mean to today’s over 65s? Once perceived as a time to slow down and take stock, modern retirement has changed. Retirement…
