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Finance > Property Two thirds of people plan on staying in their home after retirement While there may be a popular image of new retirees happily downsizing from their oversized and empty family home to go and enjoy a new place “by the sea” or in some other such pleasant location, the actual statistics (from Canada Life Home Finance) show that this is true in only a quarter (24%) of cases. Read more	0	29th Oct 2019 Mark Burns
Finance > Property Over 50s are now the fastest growing rental age group One change is that renting is no longer something young people do until they are ready to have children at which point they buy their own home. Read more	0	2nd Sep 2019 Mark Burns
Finance > Property How the Swedish concept of "Death Cleaning" can help you declutter when moving house The Swedish concept of death cleaning has been gaining ground in the UK. It’s a gentle and mindful approach to decluttering, which recognizes the emotions involved in the process and that many people, especially older people, will not simply be looking to get rid of “stuff” but to pass it along to the right person in the right way. Read more	1	30th May 2019 Mark Burns
Finance > Property What to Consider When Buying a New Home In Your 50’s Thinking of buying a new house or your first house at the age of 50 or above? Read this guide to look at your options. Read more	3	10th Apr 2019 David Sessford
Finance > Property 3 Reasons Why Mallorca is a Great Place for a Holiday Property Vacations are the most important parts of the year, allowing us to spend more time with those we love, feel the sun on our skin and recharge our batteries. The great news is that as we get older, we can often afford to have more of them, and if we're retired then we also have more time in which to enjoy them. Read more	1	26th Jan 2019 Larissa James
Finance > Property Tips on downsizing your home for retirement Downsizing is often associated with retirement and finding your “final home”, but these days, it can actually happen at any stage of life for a whole number of reasons. For example, students may need to downsize when they move out of the parental home and into halls or shared flats and young adults may need to downsize when a new baby comes along and they need to find space for baby paraphernalia. Read more	0	24th Jan 2019 Mark Burns
Finance > Property Benefits Of Keeping A Personal Diary !! Maintaining a private journal a daily comprehensive evaluation and evaluation of your own experiences is a high-leverage action that raises self-awareness and enriches each of the endowments as well as the synergy among them?Stephen R.Covey Read more	1	20th Dec 2018 Ruby R.
Finance > Property Retired people seek out ‘happy towns’ and social interaction to combat loneliness New research revealed the happiest places to live in the UK. Read more	0	17th Dec 2018 Peter Girling
Finance > Property Using your Property to Boost Retirement Income In light of recent unnerving statistics which revealed that 78 percent of over 55s in the UK feel unprepared for retirement and 41 percent saying their hopes for a comfortable retirement are no longer possible, a rising number of baby boomers and traditionalists are now seeking alternatives in the form of property to secure a steady income stream throughout retirement. Read more	0	11th Dec 2018 Fletcher Day
Finance > Property New Real Estate Projects - What to consider before you buy What to consider before deciding whether buying in a new off the plan project is right for you. Read more	0	6th Nov 2018 Dan Henderson
Finance > Property Houses for Sale in Portugal [All Questions Answered] Relocating to a different country can be both daunting and exciting in equal measures. Whether browsing the biggest houses for sale in Portugal or looking for a much more modest holiday apartment, you’ll have questions and concerns to clarify. Read more	0	2nd Nov 2018 james smith
Finance > Property How living in retirement community can help to combat loneliness crisis Loneliness in later life is on the rise according to new analysis from Age UK, however moving to a retirement community can prevent social isolation. Read more	0	2nd Oct 2018 Peter Girling
Finance > Property Property vs Pensions - What makes the better investment? We all know how important saving for the future is, but with so many different saving and investment options available, it's hard to know what is the best course of action to take. We look at property vs pensions to see which makes the better investment for the future. Read more	0	31st Aug 2018 Mark Burns
Finance > Property The scope for growth in retirement housing is helping improve the retirement market for the better The demand for retirement housing will be enormous over the next few decades as the growing retirement housing market changes the perception of retirement living for the better. Read more	0	9th Aug 2018 Peter Girling
Finance > Property Where to Stay in Sharjah: Best Areas to Live The Emirate of Sharjah, the UAE’s third largest emirate in terms of population and area, is located just north of Dubai. And while it is well-known as the cultural capital of the United Arab Emirates, Sharjah also offers many other activities that fit all ages along with a more comfortable and relaxed lifestyle when compared to Dubai. Rents are more affordable, so it is not surprising that many UAE residents choose to live in Sharjah. Read more	2	1st Aug 2018 Ashley Mills
Finance > Property Things to consider when buying a retirement property When it becomes time to downsize and look at your options for a retirement property, there are a few points you should consider to help with your search to find your perfect new home. Read more	1	26th May 2018 Amy Smith Brown
Finance > Property Best Housing Schemes for Investment in Lahore, Pakistan Best Housing Schemes for Investment in Lahore, Pakistan Read more	0	11th May 2018 Andrea Hankins
Finance > Property Top Six Tips for When Considering Retirement Properties Once you start to approach your retirement age, you may start to look at buying a new property so you can see out your twilight years in comfort and security. You may consider moving closer to family and grandchildren so it will be easier to spend more time with them, or you may simply want to move away from the hustle and bustle of city life for somewhere more quiet. Read more	0	29th Apr 2018 Amy Smith Brown
Finance > Property Why renting could be preferable to buying for today’s retirees The top benefits of renting over buying in later life. Read more	0	28th Sep 2017 Peter Girling
Finance > Property Why shouldn’t London have housing developments exclusive to the over 55s? A recent article in The Guardian focused on a new housing development located in a trendy part of Hackney in London and offered exclusively to the over 55s. The journalist argued the development should be open to people of all ages, but why shouldn’t older people have access to desirable homes in city centre locations? Read more	0	8th Jun 2017 Peter Girling
Finance > Property Considering retiring in Spain? Here are some property hints and tips Hints, tips and useful information when considering buying a home in Spain Read more	1	27th Apr 2017 Javier Timoner
Finance > Property Property thoughts: Should you Right- Size? With pensions shrinking, interest rates falling and inflation rising, should you downsize in retirement? What if you have no choice but to sell up? the answers can be found within. Read more	0	9th Sep 2016 Dennis Star
Finance > Property How to Buy in an Expensive, Unaffordable Suburb The time has come to move with your parents to a better suburb. You have been waiting for this for a long time but one thought still remains - can I afford it? Read on to find out how you can buy a house for you and your parents in an "unaffordable" suburb. Read more	0	27th Jul 2016 James Pointon
Finance > Property What type of sand is best for construction project? For smooth construction you must know what type of sand should be used in a construction project. Rough sand and Smooth sand are two types of sand available in the market. For more details read the post now. Read more	0	21st Jun 2016 Soha Sharma
Finance > Property Roofers In The UK EI Roofing & Building Services was first established in 1972 and offers our customers a wealth of experience and expertise in the roofing and building industry. Read more	0	28th May 2016 James Shado
Finance > Property Can You Take Out A Mortgage To Purchase A Holiday Lodge? Looking to purchase a holiday lodge? We take a look at whether or not they can be financed with a mortgage. Read more	0	18th Apr 2016 James Brockbank
Finance > Property RSB General Construction –We put a Roof over your Head RSB Construction LLC is Elizabeth, NJ based general Contracting company specializes in providing Roofing services, home and kitchen remodeling services etc. in Jersey City, Bayonne, Rahway, Union NJ and surroundings Read more	0	15th Apr 2016 Abigail brown
Finance > Property Retirement Living: Considering A Park Home Wondering whether you should sell your home and move into a residential park home upon entering retirement? Read more	0	21st Mar 2016 James Brockbank
Finance > Property How to Successfully Purchase Your First Vacation Home Talk about real estate and everyone tends to talk about how they are going to make money. But if you’re in the market for purchasing an exotic vacation home and staying there, you may be wondering who you turn to and how you get started. Read more	0	11th Mar 2016 Gael Milton
Finance > Property A chance to own property in Miami We all wish to have a great asset and a property at a place which we may cherish all our life and if that place is Miami then nothing like it. Read more	0	24th Apr 2015 Richard James