As they begin to retire and their kids fly the nest, the dynamics of the Boomer home are changing. So how much time are they spending there? And how much money are they spending on maintaining it? Canvas8 sat down with Brits aged 50 to 69 to find out how they feel about their homes.

There are 76 million Boomers in the US, but when it comes to housing, much of the chatter is centred on Gen Yers. They may be looking for affordability, but what do Boomers want from their dream home? Marketing company Hanley Wood and developer Taylor Morrison claim to have figured it out.

With people living longer, the demand for retirement housing is growing. Yet there’s a lack of properties designed specifically for the elderly. PegasusLife is looking to offer an alternative, boasting beautifully designed apartments that cater to the physical and emotional health of retirees.

While one might imagine later life as a time of loneliness and declining health, research suggests that old age is accompanied by wealth and happiness. Canvas8 sat down with 20 British Boomers and Seniors to explore their attitudes to ageing, and to find out the best thing about getting older.