The Last-Time Buyer: housing and finance for an ageing society
Housing policy is too concentrated on first-time buyers and should be refocused towards ‘last-time buyers’ to encourage those aged 55+ to downsize, according to a new report for the Centre for the Study of Financial Innovation (CSFI). The report, by Pr
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Planning Ahead: The family conversation
A report based on research designed to learn more about if and how families discuss and plan ahead for later life and the extent to which knowledge and decisions are shared between the generations.
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Homes and Ageing in England
There is a strong case to be made for prevention through core housing improvements. This briefing note adds to our wider understanding of the close relationship between poor housing for older people and demands on NHS care. It builds on the previous publi
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Manging my finances in retirement
This survey is conducted by the national housing and care charity EAC (Elderly Accommodation Counsel) and forms part of a wider programme of work through our Later Life Research programme aimed at better understanding the financial needs and aspirations o
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Ageing: the silver lining
The Local Government Association (LGA) Task and Finish Group on Ageing was established to explore the challenges and opportunities that an ageing population presents for local government and local communities, now and over the next 20-30 years. The Group’
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Health, care planning & housing: Manifesto
At a time of unprecedented demographic change, it is critical that housing, planning, health and social care policies address population ageing. The Housing & Ageing Alliance believes that homes, communities and housing related services should be plann
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Guide to Later Life
An accessible, open and friendly book that aims to help tackle in negativity and inertia that often accompanies talking about planning for older age.
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