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Financial advice

7 ways to unlock financial support in retirement

Many older people assume financial support isn't for them because they own their home or have savings. Discover seven checks that could help you unlock extra money in retirement.

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News and community

First look at Flora Place as show suite opens in Liphook

A group of McCarthy & Stone staff and the local Mayor cutting a ribbon in front of Harbourside House.

News and community

Harbourside House welcomes community to new show suite with special visit from the Mayor

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Financial advice

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7 ways to unlock financial support in retirement

A retired couple sitting on a couch and discussing the cost of a retirement home.

Care home costs and retirement living options

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Can I Live in a Retirement Village? 14 FAQs

Friends and family

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Meet the mum and daughter in the same retirement community

10 Things To Do With Elderly Parents To Prevent Loneliness

10 Things to do with elderly parents to prevent loneliness

A Shared Ownership home leads to new start for Christine

A Shared Ownership home leads to new start for Christine

Health and wellbeing

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Paws for celebration – your pet can come too!

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Top 10 balance exercises for seniors at home

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Back strengthening exercises for seniors

Hobbies and interests

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9 reasons summer is better in a McCarthy & Stone community

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Kinder New Year’s resolution ideas

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Charities that support older people in the UK

News and community

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“It suits me down to the ground.” – Mr Pegg on renting at Roman Court

Councillor Penny Flux cutting the ribbon at the grand opening of Flora Place.

Official opening at Flora Place marks milestone for new Liphook community

A group of McCarthy & Stone staff and the local Mayor cutting a ribbon in front of Harbourside House.

Harbourside House welcomes community to new show suite with special visit from the Mayor

Property advice

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How the Renters’ Rights Act affects renting a retirement property – and what to check before you move

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Help filling in Attendance Allowance forms

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Relocating into a McCarthy & Stone apartment

Recipes

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Christmas Recipe Book

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Christmas wine and cheese pairing guide

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Easy Christmas cocktail recipes

Reports and research

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Think you're retired? Not from chores

McCarthy & Stone retirement bungalow set within a retirement village in Wimborne Dorset

Retirees want more retirement bungalows

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How to downsize your home guide

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