Retirement

The Canopy, Chigwell

Why retirees are choosing urban suburbs over quiet backwaters

There has been a long-held belief that the retired generation chooses to live in rural or seaside locations, places to enjoy their later years in peace and quiet. But Richard Williams of Cognatum which has over sixty retirement estates across the UK, says that there is a growing trend for retirees to head for the suburbs of large towns and cities in their later years. Richard Williams says, “While...

Things to Consider When Buying a Retirement Home

Things to Consider When Buying a Retirement Home

Retirement estates or villages are developments built specifically for older people. The services offered on each development will vary – some estates offer a discreet estate management service for older people who want to continue to live independently in private homes. They tend to be in good locations with landscaped grounds, and offer a luxury lifestyle with some support but generally no care....

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