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  • Financial advice

Care home costs and retirement living options

If you’re wondering how much care homes can cost in recent years, we’re here to explain the average care home costs in the UK and compare them to other retirement living alternatives.

McCarthy & Stone Resales team member explains the process of selling a retirement flat to a retiree.
  • 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.

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  • Property advice

Retirement housing guide: which property type is right for you?

In the UK we have a variety of retirement housing options, but choosing the best one isn’t always easy. Here, McCarthy & Stone explains what you need to know.

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  • News & community

Firefighters give 100-year-old Doris a lift

Homeowner Doris celebrated her 100th birthday with a special party and surprise visit at her McCarthy & Stone retirement home in Whitley Bay.

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  • Health & wellbeing

Stephen overcomes loneliness to start a new life in Beccles

Loneliness was a feeling that was no stranger to Dr Stephen Hubbard, following the death of his wife, Joan, last year.

10 Things To Do With Elderly Parents To Prevent Loneliness
  • 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.

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  • Property advice

Tips for retired expats returning to the UK

Are you a retired expat returning to the UK? Read our top tips for your return, including the best places to retire and the next steps for moving home.

Family members of two generations grown daughter and mature father having fun enjoy tea talk on cozy couch
  • Friends & family

Can I buy a retirement property for my parents?

If you’re wondering ‘can I buy a retirement property for my parents?’, our expert guide explains everything you need to know. 

Carole Langford
  • Friends & family

Turner Place Thatcham testimonial McCarthy & Stone

Moving closer to family has been brilliant for retiree Carole. Read about her experience of retirement living in Thatcham, Berkshire.