Retired Couple Find Purpose and Flexibility as Homesitters – Caring for Crufts Champions Along the Way
Jim and Ros Slaughter, a retired couple in their mid-70s, have found the perfect way to combine travel, purpose, and a love of animals through Homesitters, the national home and pet sitting company. For over 10 years, the couple has…
More Choice in Later Life: My Future Living Highlights Modern Retirement Living Options
With people living longer, healthier, and more diverse lives than ever before, retirement housing is evolving. The traditional model of moving to a retirement community is no longer the only route, and for many, not the right one. My Future…
Discover Britain’s Happiest Retirement Spots: Where to Live Well After 55
Amersham and Chesham in Buckinghamshire have been named the UK’s happiest places to retire, according to a new study by Legal & General[i]. The research ranked retirement hotspots across the country based on factors including health, social connections, environment, and…
The Estate Registry Says Inclusion of Unused Pension Pots in Inheritance Tax Could Fundamentally Change Estate Planning for Future Generations
The Chancellor’s plans to bring unused pension pots into Inheritance Tax scope is likely to distort retirement planning and diminish incentives to save in future. That’s the warning from The Estate Registry, which provides Inheritance Tax (IHT) Loans to bereaved…
The Retirement Shift: less house, more life
More older homeowners are choosing to downsize and rent in later life – not just to ease financial pressures, but to enjoy a simpler, more fulfilling lifestyle. Hamptons predicts that the number of households in England aged 65 and…
DWP says we’re not saving enough, experts share step by step retirement plan
Experts say considering long-term protection like life insurance in your 20s could save you up to £440 a year, as thousands search for retirement advice every month. New data from Confused.com reveals the top questions Brits are asking about life…
Why pet friendly retirement rentals are a lifeline for older people
A new study[i] has confirmed what many older pet owners already know – having a cat or dog can significantly boost life satisfaction and wellbeing – as much as family and friends do. Researchers from the University of Kent and…
Seaside dreaming and the coastal towns people want to retire to
Moving to the seaside has always been a popular choice for many retirees. According to Age Co nearly three in four adults actively plan to, or are considering, relocating when they retire, with seaside settings among the most favoured destinations.* Additionally,…
Rightsizing: The Retirement Move That is About Lifestyle, Not Just Size
For many retirees, the dream of retirement is not just about more free time — it’s about making that time enjoyable. One way many are achieving this is by rightsizing: moving to smaller, more manageable homes that reduce the burden…
Homesitting: The Feel-Good Role to Improve Mental Health When You Retire
As Mental Health Awareness Week (13–19 May 2025) shines a spotlight on the importance of movement and mental wellbeing, Homesitters Ltd is highlighting how homesitting offers a unique way to boost people’s physical and emotional health – especially for retirees…