Winter: The Year Ahead

In the retirement living and care sector, prevailing sentiment suggests a current challenging period for occupancy. Industry stakeholders are grappling with an array of obstacles - such as economic uncertainties and the rising cost of living. Our exclusive insights spotlight key industry shifts, from customer centric strategies to evolving preferences - please check out our latest blog - link here

Boosting Occupancy

Are you struggling with occupancy? Tune in to hear tips and tricks in the latest podcast episode with Margot Cooke from Aline (formerly Sherpa) - link here

Chinese New Year

With Chinese New Year upon us, I wanted to wish you a year full of happiness, good health and laughter. I grew up in Hong Kong and have very fond memories.

Coffee Anyone?

It would be great to meet you at:

• WiRL webinar 21st February
• Leading Women in Care 8th March
• Later Living conference 21st March

Market Intelligence

?Useful reports that have been released in January are:

• Navigating The Pulse of Healthcare Real Estate - The outlook from Savills mentions that they expect new opportunities to come to market in H1 2024, with transaction volumes starting to pick up again in Q2/Q3, with some new trends coming to light including stretched supply vs increasing demand and the golden age of renting - link here
• A Roadmap to a Coherent Housing Policy - A report by LSE and Family Building Society that calls to exempt older downsizers from stamp duty to help ease the housing crisis - link here

Inspiration

Rightsizing is becoming increasingly popular. ?A recent report (link here ) showed last year marked the biggest spike in the number of people choosing to downsize their home since 2016. Hamptons picked out the top spots for younger downsizers.