The number of older renters in the UK is set to soar, with the Pensions Policy Institute predicting that pensioner households renting privately could almost treble to 1.7 million by 2041[i]. As more people rent later in life, finding a home that offers not just security but also support and a sense of community is increasingly important. For Norfolk couple, Tracy and Pat Gulliver (aged 61 and 82) that meant choosing a retirement development where they could enjoy long-term stability alongside a great community atmosphere. The pair has lived for the past two years in a one-bedroom rental apartment at Meadow Court in Gorleston-On-Sea through My Future Living. Tracy and Pat moved into their new home after looking for a place that would provide stability and support Pat with his health issues. Tracy works full time as an NHS call handler coordinating transport for hospital services, while Pat is 16 years retired from his job as laundrette supervisor. The couple were previously renting a privately owned one-bedroom apartment at Meadow court, however, like many private renters, they lived with the ongoing worry they could be asked to leave by their landlord at any time. When a one-bedroom apartment within the same development became available to rent on an assured tenancy through My Future Living, the couple jumped at the opportunity. The move allowed them to remain in the community they valued while securing an assured tenancy, providing long-term stability without the fear of unexpected notice. The rent also covers property maintenance, service…
