Downsizing – the questions to ask
In Mature Times we often talk about the benefits in later life of downsizing – essentially moving from the family home to a smaller property, maybe into a purpose-built retirement development, where t ...
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Three’s company
Thousands of family homes now include grandparents – as rising house prices and the cost of care has driven more elderly people to live with their children. ...
The upside to downsizing for over 60s
Many of those surveyed by think tank Demos said they were considering moving to somewhere more suitable, that’s easy to maintain with fewer stairs and one in four said they would think about buying a ...
Why housing affects all generations
According to latest census figures from the Office of National Statistics 31% of those aged 65 and over are now living alone. ...