Nearly three-quarters of retirees aged 65 or over live in homes they own, and given the current housing market shortages, most will feel grateful that they have secure accommodation.

But there are many other aspects of homeownership in retirement that are frequently overlooked or misunderstood. Here are three things that many people may not fully appreciate about the massive upside of homeownership in retirement.

What can you do with the significant portion of wealth tied up in the family home? Is there a safe way to access........

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