- News & community
McCarthy & Stone achieves ‘excellent’ 5-star rating on Trustpilot
McCarthy & Stone celebrates a 5-star Trustpilot rating, reflecting strong customer satisfaction across its retirement living communities.
- Reports & research
Think you're retired? Not from chores
Retirement brings the promise of freedom, yet for many over 55s, later life isn’t as liberating as they’d hoped. In fact, each year is filled with an average of 500 hours of household chores – the equivalent to a staggering 21 days a year, or an unpaid part-time job.
- News & community
Grand Opening of Haydn Place Celebrated by Southend-on-Sea Mayor and Mayoress
Southend-on-Sea has officially welcomed Haydn Place, a new community-focused residential development, with an opening event attended by the Mayor, Councillor Nigel Folkard, and the Mayoress, Marion Folkard
- News & community
Construction Underway for New Retirement Community in Westgate-on-Sea
A ceremonial brick-laying event took place last week to mark the start of construction at McCarthy & Stone’s Retirement Living development, Juliette House in Westgate-on-Sea.
- News & community
Lord Mayor of Exeter Visits Orchid Place for Show Suite Launch
The Lord Mayor visited Orchid Place, Exeter last week for an exclusive first look at its newly unveiled one- and two-bedroom show suites.
- News & community
How the McCarthy and Stone Foundation Supports Local Communities Across the UK
Learn how the McCarthy & Stone Foundation supports communities across the UK, investing over £1 million into 450+ local causes through funding and match-funding to help reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing for older people.
- Property advice
How the Renters’ Rights Act affects renting a retirement property – and what to check before you move
The Renters’ Rights Act gives tenants greater certainty and control, making renting simpler. Find answers to common questions for current and prospective residents.
- News & community
Mayor Attends Bricklaying Ceremony for New Retirement Community in Warsash
Mayor of Fareham Louise Clubley attended a ceremonial brick-laying at McCarthy & Stone’s new retirement community Merchant Place in Warsash, Southampton.
- 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.