Author Archives: john graham

“Getting Plastered”

Posted on July 11, 2016 by john graham

It’s been a lovely week, the weather has been good and I have been out in the garden catching up on all the weeding, pruning, tying back and pottering.   These are the constant everyday challenges of the cottage gardener. … Continue reading →

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“Assisted Living”

Posted on July 3, 2016 by john graham

This is an American term applied to retirement housing, which I have never fully understood.   It tends to be associated with grab rails, hoists, Zimmer frames, mobility scooters and emergency call systems.   That’s all good stuff but it doesn’t … Continue reading →

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“Retirement Housing Review – Churchill Retirement Living”

Posted on June 26, 2016 by john graham

I started this thread about retirement housing when I wrote a post a few weeks ago on a very upmarket scheme in London.    Following that I wrote about the key issues that are driving the future of this market … Continue reading →

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“Wine not ?”

Posted on June 19, 2016 by john graham

Chief Medical Officers are obviously not party animals.   In November last year I was looking forward to a few drinks at Christmas, and a few more on Boxing Day, and a few more in the days that followed.   … Continue reading →

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“Retirement Housing Review – McCarthy & Stone”

Posted on June 12, 2016 by john graham

I started this thread about retirement housing when I wrote a post a few weeks ago on a very upmarket scheme in London.    Following that I wrote about the key issues that are driving the future of this market … Continue reading →

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“Retirement Housing Review – Audley”

Posted on June 5, 2016 by john graham

I started this thread about retirement housing when I wrote a post a few weeks ago on a very upmarket scheme in London.  Following that I wrote about the key issues that are driving the future of this market (you … Continue reading →

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“BabyBoomers Housebound”

Posted on May 29, 2016 by john graham

Two weeks ago I wrote about a very upmarket retirement housing project in London.  Only very wealthy people need apply because it was a money-no-object solution for downsizers with pots of gold at the end of their rainbow time working … Continue reading →

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“Pension Discredit”

Posted on May 22, 2016 by john graham

When Pension Credit was first introduced by the Government, it was one of the least understood benefits for older people and it remains so to this day.    It is supposed to ensure the poorest pensioners are guaranteed a higher level … Continue reading →

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“Baby Booming Rich”

Posted on May 15, 2016 by john graham

Last week I wrote about the option many home owning baby boomers have to cash in the equity accumulated in their house over the years and secure themselves a smaller rented home.    Thereby releasing cash to buy themselves a … Continue reading →

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“Baby Boom in Renting”

Posted on May 8, 2016 by john graham

The baby boomer generation have changed things in society all their lives.    Now they may be doing it again, this time in housing.    Throughout their growing up years, the Holy Grail was to own your own home.  In … Continue reading →

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