Use this list of questions on your next visit to a retirement community There's nothing like a hands-on tour of a retirement village to help you understand whether a community really suits you. Read more

Use these great energy-saving tips for your retirement lifestyle Once you've retired, we'd bet London to a brick that you wouldn't want to shivering under a blanket and a beanie in winter, or sweltering through a steamy Aussie summer. So what's the best way to ensure a comfortable home in retirement, year-round? Read more

5 ideas for finding a new 'career' once you've retired from the workforce You’ve probably heard people say – or perhaps you’ve said it yourself – “Since I’ve retired, I’ve never been so busy!”. With our older generation taking better care of their health and fitness, it’s not unusual to find ‘retirees’ who never fully retire! Of course, we’re not suggesting that you slog away at a job you don’t… Read more

7 pointers for smart home security features Unfortunately, even in the safest towns and cities of Australia, house break-ins and theft do occur. But you deserve to feel safe and secure in your own home – and choosing to live in a retirement estate can certainly give you peace-of-mind due to the added level of security. Most have an on-site manager, and many retirement villages have security… Read more

Choose the over 55’s lifestyle that suits you Deciding where you’d like to live in your retirement is a big decision. While you’ll no doubt meet many well-meaning folk who advise you to “go with your gut”, for many of us it’s a better idea to go with a structured decision-making process. Read more

Here's how you can make the right decision for your retirement lifestyle Once you've retired from full-time work and sent the kids safely on their way, you may want to think about downsizing from the family home. Even though it has been a perfect place to raise a family, in retirement there's a good chance your suburban home is just a little too big to comfortably manage (and you just don't need… Read more

5 ways keeping fit is a must once you've retired Read more

Take a look at the hobbies our residents enjoy Now that you've retired, you're probably looking forward to indulging your passion for arts, crafts, or other hobbies. If so, you'll 'find your tribe' when you visit Kensington Gardens! Read more

Take a look at ‘right sizing’ instead of downsizing When you’re looking at moving somewhere new to live in your retirement, you might be tempted to think that downsizing into a smaller home is the ideal move. But does that actually stack up in terms of your retirement lifestyle? Read more

A look at your possibilities for secure van parking Now that you’ve moved into retirement and you’re contemplating making the move into a retirement village, you might be thinking of joining the ‘grey nomads’ who love the lifestyle of exploring the Australian continent. But when you finish your latest adventure, you do have to find a place to store your pride and joy. The question is, where is… Read more