Making the Case for Retirement Villages

Retirement villages are a relatively new type of provision in the UK. Using the authors own research and other studies, the report reviews evidence to date on the impact of retirement villages. There are several key themes including – the potential for th

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Rights of private tenants

This factsheet provides information on rights for those living in private rented accommodation, including rights to remain in the home, the landlord’s duty to carry out repairs and how rents can be increased.

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Buying Retirement Housing (Factsheet 2)

This factsheet provides information for people who are considering buying retirement housing. It covers management of retirement schemes, what services may be provided and what you will have to pay for. It briefly explains your rights and responsibilities

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Housing Benefit (Factsheet 17)

This factsheet explains what Housing Benefit is, who qualifies for it, and how it is calculated. It explains how to claim and what to do if you want to challenge a decision. It has information about Discretionary Housing Payments and what to do if you hav

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