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Occupancy options for everyone
We want everyone to be able to enjoy our easier lifestyle, which is why you can buy, rent or choose Shared Ownership to secure your new home.
Buy, rent or Shared Ownership
At McCarthy & Stone, we’ve made it simpler than ever for more people to enjoy our lifestyle, with our flexible range of occupancy options. Whether you choose the security of buying outright, the affordability of Shared Ownership or the ease and speed of renting – there really is an option for everyone.
Not sure which is right for you? Contact our friendly team on 0800 201 4811 and we’ll talk it through. After all, we’re here to make your life easier.
Buying your home
Choose from our ever-popular apartments and bungalows for sale in lovely locations. Our beautiful homes are safe and secure, modern yet cosy, and set within welcoming and sociable communities.
Renting your home
And relax. When you choose to rent with McCarthy & Stone, you could be settled into your ‘worry-free’ new home in as little as four weeks. Retirement rentals offer a flexible, fast and stress-free move.
Shared Ownership
Available on selected homes across the country, with Shared Ownership you could enjoy all the benefits of life in our welcoming communities – without paying the full price.
Compare occupancy options: buy, rent, or Shared Ownership
| Feature | Buy | Rent | Shared Ownership |
| Access to McCarthy & Stone development benefits | Full access | Full access | Full access |
| Ownership | Own 100% | Tenant | Own up to 75% |
| Rent | No rent | Monthly rent | No rent when you own 75% |
| Service charge | Service charge applies | Service charge paid by landlord | Service charge applies |
| Property types | Available on all property types | Available on selected property types | Available on selected property types |
| Age restriction | Dependent on development | Dependent on development | Age 55 and over |
Resales
- Pre-loved properties available to buy
- Dedicated in-house Resales Team
- Property refurbishment and service charge deferment options available
Discover stress-free retirement living
You can choose from a range of options from bungalows with private gardens to apartments with amenities like restaurants and social events on the doorstep.
Retirement Living
Easy independent living for people aged 60 and over. You’ll be looked after by a House Manager and enjoy shared amenities and a friendly community on the doorstep.
Retirement Living Plus
Independence combined with flexible assisted living for people aged 70 and over. Benefits include a chef-run bistro and optional Lifestyle Services from laundry to pet-sitting.
Retirement apartments
Designed to be a joy to live in, our sought-after one and two-bed retirement apartments are available for sale, rent or Shared Ownership.
Enjoy your own space with a contemporary fitted kitchen, spacious living room and sleek shower room. Some retirement apartments also offer private balconies or patios.
Retirement bungalows
With a single-story open-play layout, our popular retirement bungalows lend themselves to easy living.
Most of our retirement bungalows include a private garden and parking space. Many include garages. Some are part of a retirement village so you can enjoy extra amenities and a local community too.
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