Property & Retirement

Options for using property to support retirement finances and lifestyle changes. Topics include equity release, downsizing, retiring abroad, mortgages and care funding.

Avoiding the Common Scams in Retirement

Protect yourself from common scams targeting retirees by learning how fraudsters operate and what tactics they use.

Buying Abroad

Before you buy property abroad, consider your finances, pension, and whether a holiday destination feels right to live in permanently.

Financial Impact of Retiring to a Caravan or Motorhome

Weigh up the real costs of buying, financing and maintaining a caravan or motorhome in retirement.

Financing Long Term Care

Selling your home to pay for long-term care might leave nothing for your family, so understand your funding options and plan ahead.

Housing Options for the Retired

Retirees today have more housing choices than ever, from downsizing to moving abroad, here's how to find the right fit.

Mortgages for the Retired

Retired people can get mortgages, but lenders have stricter requirements about repayment length and income verification.

Retiring Abroad

Moving abroad to retire needs real preparation—visit first, test different seasons, and honestly assess why you're making the change.

Retiring Abroad Country Choices

Compare popular countries for retiring abroad based on cost of living, climate, healthcare and other key factors.

The Pros and Cons of Equity Release

Weigh up whether equity release could work for your retirement or if the drawbacks outweigh the benefits.

Using Your Home as Income

Turn your home into income by renting a room, using equity, or letting it seasonally to boost retirement savings.

Ways to Make Money on Your Property

Turn your home into income with rental rooms, equity loans, and other ways to profit from the property you own.

Why Remortgaged Pensioners Fear Retirement Poverty

Millions of UK pensioners face retirement poverty after remortgaging their homes and spending savings they needed for later life.