Lifestyle
Designing a sanctuary in the city
Bernard Interiors founder, Jen Bernard reveals her approach to creating a luxurious urban retreat for retirees in central LondonCreating exceptional later living environments is something that Jen Bernard, founder of Bernard Interiors is passionate about. Her interior...
The Twynams coming soon to Bishopstoke Park in Hampshire
Anchor Hanover is launching its latest collection of apartments at The Twynams, part of its flagship village Bishopstoke Park, in the heart of Hampshire The Twynams will consist of seven two-bedroom apartments, including one rooftop home with stunning views...
Will banning ground rents mean retirement properties costing more?
Two of the nations biggest retirement house builders suggest prices of their homes may have to rise following a government ban on imposing ground rent The government’s announcement to abolish ground rents on new retirement homes as part of its leasehold reforms has...
Couple cruise through retirement at new Poole community
Mr and Mrs Russell are keen cruisers, having had eight booked in for 2020. However, when the pandemic hit at the start of the year, their plans were put on hold and, like the rest of the UK, they found themselves spending more time at home. The couple, who currently...
Rangeford Villages offering stamp duty pledge and free service charges
Stamp duty relief is set to end on 31 March 2021, meaning retirees keen to downsize have just three months to get their house in order To guarantee a quick and stress-free move, later-living specialist Rangeford Villages is offering a number of services to help its...
West End stars bring festive performance to care homes
Some of the West End’s singing stars have brought festive cheer to Signature Senior Lifestyle’s 13 care homes across London and the Home Counties with a special virtual performance The pioneering 75-minute musical theatre performance, which was pre-recorded and...
How a retirement choir has kept carolling
The Covid pandemic hasn't stopped owners at Audley's retirement villages from singing together and recording a favourite carol One of Audley's key festive features among residents is its village choirs and even though live performances have been impossible – it was...
What makes an award-winning retirement development?
Adlington Retirement Living reveals the secrets of its success after receiving its fourth award in the building-industry's ‘Oscars’ The Folds, a new development in Romiley near Stockport, has won the Silver Award for Best Retirement Development in the UK at the...
It’s beginning to look a bit like Christmas…
Christmas this year is not going to be quite the same for most of us, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have some festive fun. Here’s five creative Christmas tips from McCarthy Stone. Decorate your outside spaces From natural holly wreaths to jolly inflatable...
New Grove Place village manager returns to his roots
Richard Powell takes over as the new general manager of Grove Place, a glorious 27-acre estate where his grandfather and mother lived in the 1960s Richard is delighted to be returning his roots which is now a vibrant retirement community run by LifeCare Residences....