Increasing press attacks on Retirement Villages licence to occupy sales methodology

CHICAGO: Sebastian O’Kelly, a former property journalist who now runs the charity Carlex (Campaign Against Retirement Leasehold Exploitation) doesn’t mince his words when he says that buying a retirement flat or apartment may be “the single worst financial investment you ever make”.

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Regional Awards section to be added to global event

NEW YORK: A Regional Awards section will be added to the Global Seniors Housing Award being held in London later this year.

Social housing firm Chorley Community Housing has secured a $74m loan from Legal and General’s lending arm to help fund 814 homes.

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Research claims elderly people of today are cognitively fitter and happier than in the past

PHILADELPHIA: According to a new study, 75-year-olds of today are “cognitively much fitter” than 75-year-olds were 20 years ago.

75-year-olds of today also report being more satisfied with their life.

The research, which involved scientists from numerous organizations, looked at 708 persons 60 and older. Read More »

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Seniors housing developers compete for Global Award

NEW YORK: The two hundred and eighteenth entry for the seniors housing Global Award for 2015 has been received.

The Lodge at BridgeMill is managed by Troy, New York-based The United Group of Companies Inc.

The Lodge at BridgeMill offers a lifestyle for active adults 55 Read More »

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