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Unique position or service offering
If it is the case that you invest in a city with lots of competition,
you should choose a property that has a unique appeal. This
could be the additional on-site amenities, the build quality, the
historical aspect of the building, or location. ‘Often our retirement
home investment opportunities are refurbishments of Grade
II listed buildings, and their historical heritage really appeals
to the elderly generation. Our investments also include luxury
amenities such as spa and beauty treatment centres, cinema
rooms and fine dining experiences,’ says One Touch Property’s
investment director.
Sustainability of investment
Once you have done your due diligence, and have selected an
investment in an area where there is an undersupply, it is time to
start considering the longevity of the investment. You don’t want
to pick an investment with a limited market.
The benefits of investing in retirement homes in the UK is that
Britain has an ageing population, and for the foreseeable future
it is only going to get older. Last year the average age in Britain
increased to 40, and the number of over 75s is meant to almost
double to 10 million by 2040, according to the Office for National
Statistics. This generation is also as wealthy as it has ever been,
with Knight Frank, a real estate consultancy, estimating that over
60s in England alone have over £1,200 billion in unmortgaged
housing wealth, which means they are in a good place to afford
the fees associated with luxury living.
Contact One Touch Property today to learn more about UK
retirement home investments and receive more UK property
investment advice.
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