UK Retirement property
It’s never too late to fall in love
From light spacious apartments to neighbourly communities, there are many good reasons to love life in a McCarthy Stone retirement development One of the benefits for many people is the opportunity to forge fantastic new friendships and even find love. Ellen Millar...
Time to thrive – Rangeford focusses on wellbeing
Award-winning later-living developer Rangeford Villages is launching a new wellness initiative Branded ‘Wellbeing by Rangeford Villages’, an all-encompassing approach to wellness is being integrated into village life as part of the group’s mission to empower...
Experience the lifestyle with McCarthy Stone
‘Failing to plan is planning to fail’, is a true adage when it comes to preparing for retirement and why it is never too soon to 'experience the lifestyle' at one of McCarthy Stone's brand new developments Central to making the most of your retirement is where you...
Yorkshire grandmother and former Olympian is a winner at 84
At aged 84, she still visits the gym to practice standing on her head and choreograph new gymnastic routines Marjorie Carter, a grandmother from Bradford, and former Olympic gymnast, is still performing gravity-defying routines at the age of 84. Now...
Bromley offers the best of both worlds for retirees downsizing
Bromley offers the best of both worlds for retirees downsizing, with affordable properties close to the capital More retired people today are favouring urban areas to enjoy vibrant neighbourhoods, restaurants, shops and good access to public transport. Estate agents...
Worried your pension income is too low to enjoy retirement?
Many people approaching retirement think they may not have enough money to see them through their latter years, even if they sell up and downsize What with stamp duty, selling fees to the agents, purchasing a new home, and moving costs, there is often little left of...
Why Buckinghamshire is beckoning a new wave of retirees
“Tremendous things are in store for you! Wonderful surprises await you” wrote Roald Dahl in his children’s book ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. The popular late author could have equally written these words about the county of Buckinghamshire where he...
A life changing decision
After overcoming a period of health and emotional difficulties Joy Rayner is enjoying a new lease of life at a McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living development. The twin blows of losing her beloved husband, as well as her own health battles, meant that...
Poldark lures retirees to Cornwall
The BBC series, Poldark, which showcases Cornwall's stunning scenery has been a major factor in raising its profile as a desirable place to retire. Gillian Girling, Chief Executive of Girlings Retirement Rentals, says, “Since Poldark was first screened...
From South Africa to Surrey: a life-changing move for the best
Moving home can be traumatic at any time but even more so when you have been living abroad. David and Jane Peatfield know this all too well, having moved to Beechcroft’s The Farthings development in Leatherhead, Surrey, after living in South Africa since...