As people grow older, their housing needs often change. This book guides readers through all the areas to be explored, which would still enable people to live independently. Contents include: housing options; location; communal facilities; design; the role of the scheme manager; making the purchase; terms of ownership; management services; service charges and other costs; arrangements for reselling; and other important rights in retirement housing. Fully updated and revised, this new edition provides all the vital information needed to help people make an informed decision.