5 per cent of over 50s seek ‘new life’ upon retirement

NEW YORK: 5 per cent of the over 50s quartile (50-75) are ‘new start’ migrants, seeking to live in another country for new experiences.

New Zealanders are into Fiji, Australians into Bali, Germans into Thailand, the Japanese into the Philippines, the USA/Canada into Central America Read More »

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Over 70s focus group research reliability fatally flawed

ATLANTA: The propensity of developers, housing managers, advertising executives and image makers to rely on over 70s focus groups to shape projects, campaigns and housing inclusions is fatally flawed.

The veteran generation is so polite, that it by nature, instinct and upbringing will not provide Read More »

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Large rooftop cinema part of new $70m multi-generation apartment block

SAN FRANCISCO: A rooftop cinema for residents is the main highlight of a new multi-million dollar apartment complex planned for multigenerational occupancy.

The $70 million complex includes plans for a “large” rooftop entertainment area. Read More »

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Societal trends building pressure on retirement community market

SEATTLE: Integrated retirement community developers and managers face a plethora of market bowel blockages, apart from their own manufactured hurdles and the prospect of a tanking property market.

Their targeted market is being increasingly diluted by equity Read More »

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