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Why so many of us have felt a pull to return home
By Carol Lewis, published in The Sunday Times Sunday 9th August 2020 When I had a midlife crisis aged 36 I went backpacking around South America for a year. It was an amazing experience, but I did miss home —...more
Health-conscious move
Published in the Sunday Express 9th August 2020 Covid-19 has made over-70s think afresh about buying a home with care on offer, says DEBORAH STONE The past few years have seen a steady growth in retirement villages and developments in...more
Retired expats returning to the UK
Over the course of the pandemic Cognatum has experienced a significant increase in enquiries from UK nationals currently based in Europe and their families who are based in the UK. John Lavin of Cognatum says, “While some of these enquiries...more
How to ease the pain of downsizing – advice for families
Downsizing is an exercise that many people undertake, for numerous reasons – to release capital, to find a more practical home, to be closer to family or friends, or to live in a property that’s more suited to a lock...more
How the older generation can choose a retirement property while staying safe
It is unquestionably a difficult time for property buyers and sellers. The moving process is challenging for most, but in these social distancing times, it is particularly difficult for the older generation who are the most vulnerable. John Lavin of...more