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Your checklist before moving to a retirement property
JANE SLADE offers some essential tips and questions you should ask when you go and view a retirement development
Luxury later living – show suite now open
The Landsby is a new concept in luxury later living, offering stylish one and two-bedroom apartments set in private-members’ club-style surroundings.
Phase one apartments are available to buy now (50 per cent sold), from £490,000 to £1,600,000*.
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Castle View Windsor had to be good enough for mum
Retirement house builder Robin Hughes made sure that his mum would be happy living in his new development for over 55s before offering homes for saleOccupying a prestigious site with views of Windsor Castle from its rooftop sky lounge, bar and terrace,...
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Helping to make a difference
Every year, charities undertake amazing work to support a whole raft of worthy causes - but they need support to make a real difference Every year, leading developer and manager of retirement communities, McCarthy & Stone commits to working alongside a...
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Brio employs retiree to sell homes
A grandmother of two is helping retirees find their dream home at Brio’s new retirement community currently under development in Chapelton five miles south of Aberdeen.Violet Teague, 71, who has more than 32 years’ experience selling new homes in the...
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Downsize and rent in Bromley – open day 10th April
Girlings Retirement Rentals is hosting an open day at Sheridan Lodge, an over 60s development in Bromley, Kent on 10th April 2019 The doors open from 11am until 2pm when Gill Catley and Colin Binnington from Girlings will greet you and take you on a tour...
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How downsizers could solve the housing crisis
A new report says that housing policy should be focussed towards encouraging over 55s to downsize, since discovering there are 1.3 million fewer houses available since the 1980s because people are living longer.The report from Cass Business School at City...
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New rental development Birchgrove takes stress out of moving
To reduce the stress of moving, retirement property specialist Birchgrove has teamed up with The Senior Move Partnership to offer residents a Moveasy PackageThe team will assist downsizers throughout the move from putting the current home on the market,...
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Sheila Hancock on how she is making the most of her 80s
Sheila Hancock talks to Retiremove about her new film Edie and why she has no intention of retiring at 85 BY JANE SLADE Sheila Hancock is quite matter of fact about getting old. “I think it’s good to keep the stairs as it means I have to keep moving,” says the...
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Jennie Bond shares her Memory Box treasures
Former BBC Royal Correspondent JENNIE BOND reveals what she would put in her own memory box, after been inspired by those at Moore Place care home, which Jennie opened in December I'm sure most people would agree that memories, rather than possessions or...
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How a love of honeybees inspired a women’s new business
LOUISE MIDGLEY meets artist and beekeeper Sharon Jervis and discovers how she was inspired to create a new range of health and body-care products in her 50s As a little girl Sharon Jervis was fascinated with birds and learnt to recognise their individual calls. She...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Normandy chateau available to rent
A magnificent Normandy chateau dating from 1650 is launching this spring as an exclusive-use self-catering retreat. Located near the town of St Lo, Château de L’Angotière is the idea spot to enjoy a break with friends or celebrate a special anniversary...
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Zanzibar, the island that adds spice to a special holiday
by JANE SLADE My husband had disappeared beneath the waves for such a long time I feared he would not come up again. Finally he emerged, whipped off his snorkel and mask and spluttered. “I have never seen such fabulous fish,” and dived below again. A...
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Walking and cycling holidays in the Pyrenees
You don’t have to travel far to discover a breath-taking region you can explore at your own pace on two feet or two wheels. For those seeking fresh air, magnificent scenery and somewhere off the beaten track should take a look at what a new tour operator...
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Taking advantage of the light midsummer evenings
LOUISE MIDGLEY makes the most of the long balmy evenings to keep her borders in order Watering the hanging baskets, newly planted specimens, tomatoes and cucumbers in the greenhouse has to be my main priority during this ‘Flaming June’ heatwave. However, there’s a...
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New plants and products for 2017
Jane Slade looks at newly introduced products and plants beautiful enough to grace our gardens. Rosa Dame Judi Dench from David Austin Roses This enchanting Hybrid Musk variety named after one of Britain’s most beloved stars of stage and screen, is one of...
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March gardening highlights
LOUISE MIDGLEY enjoys spring colour and the promise of things to come in her garden In March, no two days are the same. Growth is rapid and a shrub that’s in bud one day can be in full flower the next. Yesterday I noticed the Sophora microphylla ‘Sun King’ had finally...
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