RETIREMENT LIVING SURVEY
JURISDICTIONS
Bailiwick of Guernsey
METHODOLOGY
Online Survey
DATA COLLECTION
17 January – 7 February 2024
SUMMARY
Insights into retirement housing preferences to inform policy decisions:
1684 residents completed an online survey we conducted on behalf of Ageing Well in the Bailiwick. The survey asked for views held about retirement, or transitioning to retirement, with a focus on housing preferences.
The majority of the questions in the survey were for those aged 50+, though there were also some questions for those aged 18-49.
The insights are being used to inform policy decisions and identify what support would be useful in the Bailiwick during the transition into retirement.
Findings include that over half of those aged 50+ living in the Bailiwick of Guernsey would prefer to remain in the current property as they get older, however 63% would consider moving if their property could not be adapted to meet their changing needs and 79% would consider moving if they had to for health reasons. Off-street parking, private outdoor space, ease of maintenance and spare rooms were the most important considerations for housing in retirement.
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