Retirement Villages: Paradise or Pitfall?
2025-09-19
This article exposes the dark side of the UK's retirement village industry. While outwardly presenting comfortable living and amenities, high fees, complex charges, and potential exploitation of elderly residents are largely hidden. Through firsthand accounts and multiple case studies, the article reveals the struggles faced by residents, including exorbitant service charges, opaque fees, significant losses on property resale, and undignified treatment. Although some villages offer community and support, the article highlights regulatory gaps and the violation of elderly residents’ rights, prompting serious reflection on retirement models.