There are many options from which to choose when looking for independent retirement living: cottage homes, condominiums and apartment living ... which is the best choice for you?

The transition to retirement living for many was once the long process of whittling down your earthly possessions until all that remained was what you could cram into a one or two-room bedsit in the local grey stone building where OAPs went to live out their days.

Today’s retirement communities are more diverse than ever before, and the market for UK retirement property is highly competitive. There is a retirement property for sale to suit virtually anyone’s taste and requirements – whether it’s a fully-serviced flat or a bungalow in a gated development, the choice is yours. But how do you know you’ve found the right retirement property?

Most seniors look forward to retirement and have visions of a carefree life without the burden of schedules and tedious obligations As we approach this golden age, much of our time and energy is spent worrying about our financial strength