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Policy makers must act now if they are to avoid a growing crisis in the provision of housing for older people, according to a major new report published by Henley Business School at the University of Reading.

Housing markets and independence in old age: expanding the opportunities highlights that there are only 100,000 specialist private retirement homes in the UK. Yet by 2033, there will be an extra 3.5 million households aged over 65 years, a 60% increase on today. Without suitable and affordable accommodation, these demographic changes could result in significant housing problems for the elderly.

The report was commissioned by McCarthy & Stone.

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