The way people aged 55 to 64 live today tells a much bigger story than you might expect. Beneath the headline figures lies a quiet shift in homeownership, mortgages and renting that has been decades in the making. To see what’s really changed, and why it matters, read on.

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A stunning Grade II listed four-bedroom character home in Starston, Norfolk, offering 2.4 acres of gardens, elegant reception rooms, a charming farmhouse kitchen with Aga, and beautiful period features throughout. With outbuildings, countryside views, and spacious living, this is rural family life at its finest.

January 2026 showed a market regaining momentum. Across much of the UK, sales agreed are running ahead of two years ago, led by the Midlands and East. Scotland and Wales are also strengthening. London remains mixed, and Northern Ireland softer. This is not a boom, but a steady, broad based rebuild driven by realistic pricing.