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- Reports & research
How to downsize your home guide
With insights from experts and homeowners, learn why many seniors are moving to a smaller home—and how to do it—with our complete guide to downsizing after retirement.
- Hobbies & interests
Make your own Christmas wreath
Our simple step-by-step guide to making a Christmas wreath shows you how to make your own unique festive front door decoration.
- Hobbies & interests
5 jobs for retirees: a guide to working after retirement
Read our guide to jobs for retirees, including the disadvantages of working after retirement in the UK, how many hours you can work and the best jobs for retired people.
- Property advice
Help filling in Attendance Allowance forms
McCarthy & Stone’s Entitlements Manager gives expert tips on how to claim Attendance Allowance —which is not means tested or taxed. Get the guide.
- Property advice
Everything you Need to Know Before Selling your Family Home
Selling a family home can be difficult, but at McCarthy & Stone, we’re here to help. Read our guide on how to sell your house today.
- Property advice
How to sell a McCarthy & Stone retirement flat
We want to make selling McCarthy & Stone retirement properties simple. Discover how to sell your retirement flat quickly in our expert guide.
- Property advice
How to find a retirement home in five steps
Finding your dream retirement home doesn’t need to be a chore. Discover how to find a retirement home in 5 steps with the experts from McCarthy & Stone.
- Hobbies & interests
Candle making guide
Making candles is relatively easy and with a handful of supplies and a little know-how, you can fill your home with light and warmth in no time.
- Friends & family
10 Things to do with elderly parents to prevent loneliness
Are your parents retired, bored and lonely? Read our expert McCarthy & Stone guide to things to do to help them turn a lonely retirement into a happy one.