What is McCarthy Stone Resales?

McCarthy Stone Resales is the specialist estate agency for selling pre-owned McCarthy Stone retirement living properties.  

Our experienced team deal with every aspect of selling our pre-owned homes to ensure a smooth and hassle-free transaction. Supported by our network of dedicated House and Estate Managers, we have extensive knowledge of our retirement properties and a real passion for communicating the lifestyle benefits our communities offer. This means we’re uniquely placed to help sellers to swiftly find the right buyer for their property and buyers to quickly secure their ideal new home.

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What are the benefits of McCarthy Stone Resales?

The benefits of using the McCarthy Stone resales team to sell your retirement home are:

  • Getting you a good deal
    We achieve an average of a 7% rise in resale value* 
  • A faster sale
    Our expert Resales team are likely to sell our properties more quickly than traditional estate agents. 
  • Service Charge deferral available
    If we don’t sell your Retirement Living PLUS property within 6 months you can freeze the service charge payments.**

Did you know? We don’t make a penny from our service charge. Find out more about why the service charge is so important to our retirement communities.

McCarthy Stone Resales for selling our retirement properties 

Our skills and expertise mean we’re equipped to achieve a faster sale at a great price. Viewings are conducted with the help of the development’s Manager. People are shown around all of the communal areas—the lounge, gardens and restaurant (if there is one) and will learn all about the community events and social life. The lifestyle is a huge part of what we offer and we have the knowledge to explain it properly.  

What do you need to do if you want to sell a McCarthy Stone property?

Contact McCarthy Stone Resales either through the website or by calling the friendly team on 0345 556 4126. They will give you a free, no obligation, valuation and take you through the process. You can also read our guide to reselling McCarthy Stone retirement apartments

"I would highly recommend McCarthy Stone Resales’ professional, hassle-free service”

- Garry, Martin Court, Grantham 

“I can’t recommend McCarthy Stone Resales enough. The show furniture and open day made all the difference in achieving a quick sale at Poppy Court”

- Frances, Poppy Court, Sutton Coldfield

“We were astounded by the activity the team at McCarthy Stone Resales generated almost immediately. We secured full asking price within 3 months at Martin Court.”

- David, Martin Court, Grantham 

McCarthy Stone Resales properties for sale

We know that buying a McCarthy Stone retirement home is a big step. We take the time and care to make sure it is the right move for you and support you every step of way. You’ll not only be shown the property by the on-site Manager, but you’ll also receive a tour of the whole development, including the communal spaces and gardens. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn about the services on offer too, whether that’s clubs and events or care packages. You can talk to the other homeowners, sample a meal at the bistro (if there is one) or ask to stay the night in the guest suite to get a real sense of life in the community.  

What’s more all of our buyers have access to our free entitlements service—which may help you to claim money you didn’t know you were entitled to, as well as part exchange and preferential rates for removal and legal services.

“The move to Whitley Bay went very smoothly, we didn’t have any problems at all. McCarthy Stone Resales part-exchange made everything a lot easier.”

- Jim and Carol, Whitley Bay

"The whole buying process with McCarthy Stone Resales was very easy and clear. We opted for the part-exchange process [and] we are extremely pleased with the whole experience. Thank you!"

- buyer, Cwrt Gloddaeth, Llandudno 

“I would 100% recommend downsizing into a McCarthy Stone property – you won’t look back”

- Dermot and Sue, Lodden House, Twyford
*Figure applicable to properties bought new in the 3 years to November 2023 and since resold.

**Terms and conditions apply. Retirement Living PLUS developments only.

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