Retirement Housing

Moving to Florida has become synonymous with retirement and there’s many reasons why. With a warm and tropical climate year-round, Florida offers everything from white sandy beaches to Disney World and other family fun theme parks. It’s also home to some of the best retirement facilities and homes in the country. With no state income tax or estate tax, individuals on a fixed income save a...

You’ve worked your entire life and now it is time to retire.   For millions of Americans, the dream is not to settle in Florida or Arizona but to retire to an exotic international destination such as a Bali, Dubai, or a secluded island in the Aegean.  Why not?  Besides the amazing quality of life, retiring overseas is a chance to expand your horizons while dramatically lowering...

An extra room within the residential property is always a welcome addition. As a secondary dwelling, granny flats usually come complete with almost all the facilities found in the primary dwelling. Whether detached, attached or part conversation of the main dwellings, they usually come complete with a living area, kitchen and bathroom. Some of them especially those completely detached from the primary...

The winner of the International Living 2017 Global Retirement Index has been a constant presence in the Index. For the past 14 years, it has consistently ranked in the top 10 retirement destinations on the planet. And this year—for the fifth time—it takes the top spot once again. This country has always offered arguably the easiest transition to expat life around: Low cost, conveniently...

For years, mom and dad have longed for that day when the house would finally be quiet in the early mornings and late evenings, and they could simply amble about without tripping over someone’s shoes. There would be peaceful, quiet weekends and the phone wouldn’t ring endlessly, even though most were cell phones that seemed to be constantly beeping or playing some obnoxious ringtone that...

There are number of things people look for when they search for the ideal retirement haven including ambient climate, affordability, easy access to healthcare and close proximity to shopping and entertainment venues. With these in mind, let's have a look at the five best spots for retirees in 2017. Maybe one of these is just the perfect location you're looking for. 1. Costa Rica Retiring overseas is...

According to a study by Age UK, one fifth of people make alterations to their homes in preparation for old age.  The main reason given for why these improvements were made was to maintain independence and remain in their home.  The majority of people who neglected to make improvements said that they did not want to think about getting older, however planning ahead could save a lot of stress and...

Retirement living should be about enjoying your golden years in a place that suits your needs. When you first look around a community, it might seem ideal, but things may change when you live there.  To help prevent against issues, use the following checklist for choosing retirement housing as a guide: Photo by Scott Jacob Aim For Community When looking for an ideal retirement community, look for...

A financial and property expert explains that UK pensioners will be better off living in Bulgaria. UK pensioners who rely solely on the UK state pension can enjoy a really good standard of living in Bulgaria, according to financial and property expert Chris Downham.   Says Chris: “Many people have a dream of retiring to a home in the continental sun and leaving the cold and damp of Britain...

European retirees have turned to Thai property as an area for a second home owing to the levels of affordability and convenience that now exist in the market. One of the main reasons behind the rise in popularity of this area for overseas property investors is a new "retirement visa" that has been introduced to foreigners over the age of 50, even if they are still working in their home country. George...