By Victoria Thourgood

For fans of The Thursday Murder Club, Cooper's Chase retirement village carries as much familiarity as the light-hearted murder mystery novel's main characters Elizabeth, Joyce, Ron and Ibrahim.

Netflix subscribers and cinema-goers will become immersed in its luxurious surroundings now the film adaptation of Richard Osman's best-selling series has landed.

It's not often that a residential community for older people provides the backdrop for such a high-profile Hollywood film with an A-list cast, presenting a golden opportunity for the later living sector.

While the housing pipeline for accommodating our ageing population evolves, many older people choose to remain in their existing home for reasons such as availability, financial concerns and community ties – or simply because 'rightsizing' isn't yet part of the British psyche. Perhaps The Thursday Murder Club could help change this.

What is rightsizing?

The 'rightsizing' concept refers to people choosing a home that fits their current individual needs and lifestyle, distinct from downsizing for financial reasons.

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