Retirement Living Investment
Empowering people in retirement.
Why invest in retirement living?
The UK is facing a demographic challenge. By 2043, nearly a quarter of the population will be over 65.
Increasing numbers are living in housing that isn’t fit for purpose as they grow older.
Institutional investors have an opportunity to help create retirement communities that provide those in later life with the support they need to live independently and thrive.
Our approach to investing in retirement living
Our expert team has a strong track record across senior living real estate. With demographic trends driving demand, and the aspirations of retirees evolving, we focus on Integrated Retirement Communities, a rapidly growing sector that offers a blend of amenities, healthcare services, and age-appropriate real estate.
Read our report on Unlocking the retirement opportunity in a post-pandemic world
The team
Kevin Beirne
Head of Retirement Living
Domas Karsokas
Investment Director
Mathilde Guittard
Senior Investment Manager
“Developing a greater number of retirement communities presents a brilliant opportunity for investors, operator partners, those approaching or in retirement, and for the UK and the Government’s Levelling Up agenda. In this sector, we work in the knowledge that we are helping to combat some of the UK’s biggest problems, not least the housing crisis and pressures on health services.”
Kevin Beirne, Head of Retirement Living at Octopus Real Estate
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In the news
Multiple Keys Needed to Unlock Social Impact
January 2024
Octopus Investments’ Jack Burnham, Head of Affordable Housing, and Mike Toft, Head of Care Homes, shed light on the UK’s significant funding gap in social infrastructure, and the role institutional investors like pension funds can play in bridging the gap.
Coverage in ESG Investor
Octopus holds first close for UK affordable homes strategy
December 2023
Octopus Investments, part of Octopus Group, has held a £50m first close of its affordable housing strategy, set up to accelerate the UK’s much needed delivery of good quality and affordable homes.
Coverage in Property EU
Affordable Homes, Family Businesses and Investment
October 2023
Jack Burnham, Head of Affordable Housing at Octopus Real Estate, is joined by Helen Keenan, Chief Executive of Grosvenor Hart Homes, in a recent podcast to discuss some of the challenges and possible solutions in the affordable housing market.
Podcast on Family Capital
New funding solution needed for UK affordable housing
September 2023
The UK affordable housing sector offers an opportunity for investors to close a funding gap, a new report by Octopus Real Estate says.
Coverage in Sustain
Invest with care
March 2023
Social care investment has a troubled track record, but more sustainable models are now meeting strong appetite from asset owners.
Coverage in ESG Investor
Octopus Investments launches UK Affordable Housing strategy for institutional investors
January 2023
Octopus Investments has announced it has launched an Affordable Housing strategy for institutional investors, to accelerate the delivery of genuinely affordable homes in the UK.
Coverage in Institutional Asset Manager
Real estate investor outlines £300m affordable housing strategy
January 2023
Real estate giant Octopus Real Estate has launched an affordable housing strategy for institutional investors with a target of £300m in commitments throughout the year.
Coverage in Inside Housing
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