Due to its popularity there is now a large,and expanding, market for retirement
properties to buy across the UK. Manypeople decide to buy into retirement
housing due to the desire to downsizefrom, what is often, the family home. This
move can release some capital whilst also providing a method of investing your
assets into another property.Pets – Are you able to bring a pet with you or have a new pet? Some schemes have a limit on the size or number of pets and may have a policy that pets are not to be replaced. Transport – Are there good public
transport links to nearby towns or cities? If you have a car, will you have a parking
space close to your home? If you use a mobility scooter is there somewhere for you to store it and charge it? Social activities – Are there accessible communal areas where you can socialise with other residents and visitors? Are there regular events and activities arranged through the management and residents? Food & drink – Is there a restaurant or café on-site for the benefit of residents and their guests? If so you may wish tohave a meal there to ensure that you are happy with the quality of the food
provided. Care – Even if you do not need care at the time of buying, it is important to ask about whether you are able to receive carer visits in your home.