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Housing futures Vol 5: Platinum generation | Corporate Author | Octopus Healthcare; Strutt and Parker |
Publisher | Octopus Healthcare; Strutt and Parker, London, [2017] |
Pages | 13 pp |
Source | https://www.housinglin.org.uk/_assets/Resources/Housing/Ot... |
Keywords | Independent housing ; Retirement communities ; House removal ; Social surveys ; United Kingdom. |
Annotation | A survey conducted 16-30 January 2017 by One Poll with 1,000 UK respondents aged 65+ (mainly the current "baby boomer" generation) also uses results from the Strutt and Parker 'Housing futures' historical survey. This short report identifies six distinct groups who are considering moving into retirement housing in line with their future aspirations. The platinum generation is an ageing population with high expectations of life for retirement, which "presents challenges and opportunities for the property sector". The report states that "retirement housing with communal spaces, facilities and events helps to reduce isolation". It also identifies 12 main reasons why those aged 65+ decide to look for a new home: needing more support; lower maintenance; more accessible; a smaller house; reducing outgoings; smaller garden; better security; closer to family; close to amenities; the house needs updating; retirement; and wanting a different location. The report is best viewed on screen rather than printed out. (RH). |
Accession Number | CPA-170609003 P |
Classmark | KL: ROA: TNH: 3F: 8 * |
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