Stay or go? Most older Australians want to retire where they are, but renters don’t always get a choice
- Written by Christopher Phelps, Research Fellow, School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, Curtin University
ShutterstockAs Australia’s population gets older, more people are confronted with a choice: retire where they are or seek new horizons elsewhere.
Choosing to grow old in your existing home or neighbourhood is known as “ageing in place”. It enables older people to stay connected to their community and maintain familiarity with...