Planning for Retirement

We understand that retiring is a big life change and you might be feeling a little lost as you adjust to no longer going to work. Here are our top tips to help you plan for and get to grips with retirement.

A lot of people want to remain independent and stay in their own homes for as long as possible. That’s why we’ve collated this information and advice for planning to stay in your own home.

Your Will is a legal document that outlines what happens to your money, property, and possessions after your death. Here you will find advice and guidance on how to write a will.

A Will, (also known as a Last Will & Testament) is a legally prepared and bound document. Writing a Will is something you can put off doing, but here are twelve reasons why you should write a Will.

Here's all you need to know about claiming your State Pension.

Here's all you need to know about claiming your private Pension.

A pension is a type of savings that helps you put money aside for later in life, to provide income for when you retire. There are two different types of pension, private and State pensions. There are tax advantages with a pension, compared with other types of savings.

We understand that retiring is a big life change and you might be feeling a little lost as you adjust to no longer going to work. Here are our top five reasons to become a volunteer.

Whether it's applying to vote, joining your local library or volunteering, there's plenty of ways to stay connected and feel a part of your local community.

Retirement living refers to a community or apartment complex for people aged 55 and over, living alone or as a couple. Retirement living offers the opportunity to make friends and feel part of a community, whilst maintaining independence.

We understand that as you age, you're most likely to downsize to a smaller property or possibly move into retirement living or a care home. We've compiled some tips to help you with to sell your property.

It’s always a big decision buying a new place, moving house, or choosing somewhere to rent. We understand that it can be a stressful and emotional time moving from your family home. At MHA, we work with you to take that stress away and our hope for you is to find a home for the rest of your life. MHA can be there for you every step of the way, helping you with any questions you might have, removals and services that can help you have a smooth move.

In society, we’re living longer, and arguably healthier lives which have opened the opportunity to think differently about retirement and how we continue to make use of our wisdom and experiences as we get older. Here are our tips and advice for returning to work or re-training for work or personal development.

MHA's retirement apartments with 24-hour care enable you to continue to enjoy your independence in the comfort of your own home, with access to dedicated in-house care and support if and when you need it.

Retirement living apartments usually have three options available – buying, renting or shared ownership. As with any leasehold (you'll own the property for a fixed period but not the land it is built on), owners must pay monthly service charge and ground rent.