House-hunting tips for people approaching old age

You probably won't enjoy going up and down a spiral staircase - or any staircase! - in your old age.

Looking for a new house when you're over 50 is quite a different matter from getting your foot on the property ladder as a youngster.

Older people hunting for a house or flat need to consider whether the accommodation will still suit them in 10, 20 or 30 years' time. After all, they probably won't be able to get around so easily, so they will want to stay in their new house for as long as possible.