- 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.
- Property advice
What is Sheltered Accommodation?
Learn more about what sheltered accommodation is, how it works and the similarities and differences between it and McCarthy & Stone’s retirement living options.
- News & community
From West Yorkshire to South Africa and Beyond
Bingley couple reminisce on a love that's travelled all continents.
- News & community
Helen Armitage: Retired but still on the job
After an illustrious career in television and television news spanning 40 years, Helen Armitage is relishing her retirement, living at her new apartment at Clemens Place in Ampthill and has used it as a great opportunity to give something back to her local community and to try new things.
- Property advice
Interior Design Inspiration 2023: expert tips for updating your home
As the adage goes: ‘out with the old, in with the new’. Trends and fashions sweep us away in almost every aspect of our lives, and interior design is no exception to that rule.
- Hobbies & interests
Don't let scammers ruin your retirement
Our expert guide explains how to protect yourself from common but clever scams on the phone, online and on the doorstep.
- Hobbies & interests
Retirement homes to rent near cities and nature
Searching for retirement homes to rent nearby or wanting a new adventure? Discover the UK’s best retirement spots, from thriving cities to tranquil countryside.
- Property advice
Top Rental Retirement Villages in the South West
Considering retiring to the South West of England? We've compiled our top five rental retirement villages in the South West to help you find your favourite.
- Property advice
The cost of the royal property portfolio
How much does a royal residence cost? In celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, we used our property expertise and insights here at McCarthy & Stone to estimate the value of the monarchy’s property portfolio, based on research, to demonstrate the sheer scale and size of her majesty’s abode.