Lifestyle

McCarthy Stone launches new phase of apartments in Basingstoke
Locals in Basingstoke are invited to a Reservation event at McCarthy Stone's Island View Retirement Living development on Friday 23 and Saturday 24 April The free Reservation event takes place between 10am and 4pm at the sales office at the nearby development,...
Later-living communities coming to Chester and West Byfleet
Boughton Heath, Chester Developments in West Byfleet and Chester lead Retirement Villages' ambitious £2 billion urban-building programme Two retirement communities in town centres are set to become part of a new-generation of 40 later-living communities planned by...
£12 million retirement village opens in the West Midlands
Eastcote Park, a new retirement village and care home just four miles from Solihull is opening following 18 months of development Located near the village of Knowle in the West Midlands, Eastcote Park is part of the prestigious Cinnamon Care Collection, and includes...
Retire in style to Newcastle’s smartest suburb
Lifestory’s first development in the North East oozes elegance and style Behind the handsome brick exterior of Pegasus Jesmond Assembly are 63 apartments that combine modern living with an at-home feel. They provide a real alternative to those over the age of 60...
New Cotswold retirement village with homes from £299,950
Rangeford Villages’ latest development for the over 60s, Siddington Park in the Cotswolds, has officially launched, with reservations now open Located on the outskirts of the picturesque town of Cirencester in 12 acres of former parkland, Siddington Park offers 123...
Gorgeous gifts for loved ones
A talented design duo have teamed up to create the UK's first luxury and bespoke gift brand for older people Andrew Downs and Arabella Wilde got together last year inspired by Andrew's experience of moving his mother in to live with him during the pandemic. Andrew's...
A guide to choosing the best care at home
Helping to Stay at Home Are you or your loved one finding difficulty with daily routines or feel like you are needing a little bit of support? Maybe you need some help but don’t want to leave the comfort of your home. There are many reasons why people look for extra...
Record-breaking award for customer satisfaction
McCarthy Stone secures Five Star award for 16th year in a row The team at McCarthy Stone is celebrating after being awarded the Five Star customer satisfaction rating by the Home Builders Federation (HBF) for the 16th year running. It remains the only developer of...
Upsides to lockdown
As we emerge after months in lockdown, those living in an Enterprise Retirement Living (ERL) village report having lived the good life – with only their waistlines suffering Friendly and dedicated staff at ERL's villages, Boughton Hall in Chester and The Red House in...
How green spaces promote well-being in retirement
A recent survey reveals that almost four in ten people considering a house move are more inclined to pick a countryside location than they were before the pandemic Having a garden or access to outdoor or green space has become a more important consideration for buyers...