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It’s no secret that the UK cost of living is continuing to rise. In fact, it’s forcing many retirees to work or be open to work to offset costs. The UK state pension age is also set to start its gradual rise from April 2026, making it harder for those looking to retire to step…

The East Midlands is often overlooked compared to the South Coast or Cotswolds as a retirement destination, yet Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire both offer compelling options. While they’re neighbouring counties, they are distinctly different in character. Both counties boast a choice between a more high-octane bustling lifestyle, or something slower paced. Each offers its own balance…

Being the second largest county in England, Lincolnshire is a fantastic county to consider for retirement. Offering such a contrast in landscape, it perfectly blends historic charm, stunning countryside and coastal beauty. To many, it offers the perfect place to retire, with so much to see and do throughout. Deciding exactly where you’d like to…

People’s ideas of Lincolnshire can be misguided. During exhibitions throughout the country where I have been raising the profile of Parklands of Lincoln, I have often heard people comment that Lincolnshire is very flat. I offer a wry smile and politely ask them if they’ve ever been. From both my own and from our resident’s…

Built on a chassis and legally defined as ‘mobile homes’, whether residential park homes can be moved once sited is a reasonable question to consider. Technically, the answer is yes, but they’re not designed to be. In this article, we’ll explore the technicalities behind that. Fundamentally, the ability to move a park home is not…

Considering your options for retirement, it’s key to plan for the long term. Financially, park homes have many benefits, both to buy and run, but a lot is still locked away in the value of the home. This naturally leads many to consider equity release. Equity release has become a more attractive option amongst retirees, with…

Residential park homes offer a competitive alternative to conventional bricks-and-mortar bungalows, not least because of the sense of community and security they bring, but also due to their competitive pricing. Downsizing to a park home, retirees can release equity from their current property while benefiting from a brand-new home designed exactly how they want it….

Today’s park homes are worlds apart from the images of flimsy ‘mobile homes’ conjured up from decades gone by. Both inside and outside, it’s hard not to be impressed by their quality, and how much they feel like a home. It’s clear as to why there’s growing popularity of the park home lifestyle, particularly with the…

Moving to a retirement village can open you up to a whole new lease of life for retirement, one that many don’t look back on. That said, just because it’s the right move for others doesn’t mean it’s the right one for you; there are many things to consider. Whether you’re just start off your…

Deciding to make the leap and move to a retirement village is a milestone itself. Less household maintenance and chores, opportunities for new friendships with people of a similar stage in their lives, the benefits of moving to a retirement village are clear, but to truly harness them, what should you be looking for in particular?…