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Later Living UK Market Report

Publisher LaingBuisson Ltd.
Published Aug 29, 2025
Length 359 Pages
SKU # LBU20492824

Description

This latest edition of LaingBuisson’s Later Living UK Market Report provides a detailed analysis of the housing and care options available to older people in the UK, including Retirement Living, Age-Exclusive Downsizer housing, and Housing with Care. In 2024, these segments comprise a total of 771,875 apartments, with Retirement Living representing 68% of the market, Age-Exclusive Downsizer 20%, and Housing with Care 12%.

The report examines a market increasingly driven by independent providers, with Housing with Care identified as the fastest-growing segment. Over the past three years, 44% of all new builds have been Housing with Care developments, reflecting growing demand for homes in the smallest segment of the Later Living market as they combine independence with the reassurance of future care.

It explores the intersection of demographic trends, investment activity, and evolving consumer expectations. The report highlights the market’s shift towards rental-based retirement models, offering steady, lower-risk income streams that appeal to investors. It also considers the role of care and service provision in supporting “last time movers,” who may not need care now but want the security of knowing it will be available when required.

When read alongside the Care Homes for Older People UK Market Report, this offers a complete picture of housing options for the UK’s elderly population.

Table of Contents

359 Pages
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS
1. MARKET
1.1 Market definition
1.2 Market size volumes
1.3 Market segmentation
1.4 Market value
1.5 History
1.6 Design
1.7 Care, support & services
1.8 Demand drivers
1.9 Operating and business models
1.10 Supply
1.11 Staffing
2. POLITICS AND REGULATION
2.1 Key messages
2.2 Political approach to the sector
2.3 Older People’s Housing Taskforce
2.4 Licensing of supported housing
2.5 Legal
2.6 The planning system
2.7 Planning gain/use classes
2.8 Affordable Housing Section 106 Agreements
2.9 Local authorities
2.10 Other regulations
2.11 Building regulations
2.12 Care regulation
2.13 CQC regulation
2.14 Social housing regulation
2.15 Other regulatory issues
2.16 Devolved governments
2.17 Trade bodies
3. PAYORS
3.1 Key messages
3.2 Payor overview
3.3 UK government benefits commonly available to payors
3.4 Social care funding
3.5 Payment models
3.6 Funding of development
4. MAJOR PROVIDERS
4.1 Key messages
4.2 Total older peoples’ housing
4.3 Active developers in the last five years
4.4 Housing with Care
4.5 Retirement Living
4.6 Age-Exclusive Downsizer
4.7 Operators
4.8 Care providers
4.9 Housing associations
5. INVESTORS AND FUNDING
5.1 Key messages
5.2 Investors overview
5.3 Investment models/funding
5.4 Investor activity
5.5 Corporate activity, mergers & acquisitions
5.6 Investing in the rental market
5.7 Debt finance
5.8 Housing association funding
5.9 For-profit registered providers/REITs
5.10 Valuation of deferred management fees
5.11 Investors
6. MARKET POTENTIAL
6.1 Key messages
6.2 Factors influencing the market
6.3 Market potential
6.4 Market penetration
6.5 International comparisons
6.6 Market forecast
6.7 Growth constraints
6.8 Opportunities
6.9 Conclusion
APPENDICES
Appendix 1. Glossary
Appendix 2. Regulators
Appendix 3. Trade bodies and associations
Appendix 4. Major providers of later living facilities
Appendix 5. Selected bibliography
Appendix 6. Financial appendix

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