Retirement living
Empowering people in retirement
Why invest in retirement living?
We are 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’

Meet the team

Kevin Beirne
Head of Retirement Living

Domas Karsokas
Investment Director

Mathilde Guittard
Senior Investment Manager
“Developing more retirement communities is a brilliant opportunity – for investors, operators, and retirees – while helping tackle major challenges like the housing shortage and pressure on health services.”
Kevin Beirne, Head of Retirement Living at Octopus Capital

News & insights

12 Mar 2025
Meeting the demand for senior living in Europe
Octopus has partnered with Rangeford Villages to meet the demand for senior living spaces.

23 Dec 2024
Octopus and PIC team up with Elysian Residences to deliver best-in-class retirement village in Henley-on-Thames
We are pleased to announce that the partnership between Octopus and Pension Insurance Corporation plc – has just announced another investment…

1 Dec 2023
Octopus holds first close for UK affordable homes strategy
Octopus Capital, 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

1 Oct 2023
Affordable Homes, Family Businesses and Investment
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 Capita

29 Aug 2023
Octopus and Pension Insurance Corporation acquire Brent Cross site in partnership with Audley Group
Senior Living Investment Partners and Octopus Real Estate announce an investment in Brent Cross Town, North London, as part of Audley Group's Mayfield Villages.

9 Jan 2023
Octopus Capital launches UK Affordable Housing strategy for institutional investors
Octopus Capital 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