Property "will finance retirement and overseas living" - BM

One in six of the 2000 people questioned - in the Saving Britain 2004 Birmigham Midshires campaign - say they intend to release equity from their home, however, the concept of using property investment to boost their retirement income appears to be more popular with men than women. However, one in 10 people – rising to 17% of 50-somethings - say they will either sell up or rent out their property to finance a more relaxed lifestyle overseas and in the sun. At least 16% of those asked says they will "downsize" their property in order to maintain the financial stability and raise additi...