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How Part-Exchange is taking the weight off retired property-seekers
Looking for a new retirement property is exciting, you can envisage all your décor ideas, soak up the community you could be a part of and explore the surrounding area.But then you remember one thing: the dreaded housing chain.To banish this unwanted worry and make...
Don’t delay what could be a vital boost to your pension
A special support service from McCarthy & Stone ensures retirees don't miss out on extra incomeMany of us approaching retirement or looking to downsize in the future will make the financial implications of such a life change a key priority.And while assessing the...
Charters Village: offering the perfect balance in retirement living
If you’re looking for a retirement property that can offer the perfect balance of independent living, opportunities to socialise, and the reassurance of care services for the future – then look no further than Charters Village.This award-winning retirement...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Albert Suites – offering boutique hotel-style convalescence in London
Purpose built in 2016, on the edge of Chelsea in London, The Albert Suites have been designed in the style of a boutique hotel, offering bespoke care packages using modern gadgetry and expert skills to hasten and improve recovery. Each of the 28 private...
Grove Place launches help-to-move package
Grove Place, LifeCare Residences' luxury retirement community in Hampshire has launched at ‘At Your Service’ specialist package to alleviate the stress of moving.Nestled on the edge of the New Forest, Grove Place luxury has one, two-and-three-bedroom...