Looking for retirement property for sale in Burley in Wharfedale. This attractive new Retirement Living development will offer 26 one-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom spacious retirement apartments for sale - or for rent - available exclusively to the over 60s. This retirement development is conveniently located in the heart of this sought-after village in the outskirts of the City of Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Low maintenance and sociable
This McCarthy Stone Retirement Living development provides a range of beautiful new retirement properties for sale or rent in picturesque Burley in Wharfedale. Our retirement developments are designed to encourage community feeling to flourish, while also allowing you to enjoy the complete privacy of your own contemporary retirement apartment.
This retirement development will offer stylish communal spaces including a lovely lounge and a large garden, ideal for meeting friends and neighbours for a drink and a chat. A luxurious hotel-style guest suite, and guest parking will also be available for when people visit.
Safe and secure
All our new retirement apartments are designed with intelligent ergonomics to ensure they are a joy to live in and with the latest safety and security features built in. You’ll benefit from a 24-hour emergency call system, fire detection and video door entry, as well as the reassurance of an onsite manager during office hours.
Things to do in Burley in Wharfedale
Burley in Wharfedale is an attractive village with mainly Victorian era architecture. The village centres around the vibrant Main Street which has shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. Popular places include the Wharfedale Deli for sandwiches and cake and The Burley Weir public house.
The new retirement living development will have views over a pretty tree lined field to the west and is situated close to a wide range of amenities within the village, which include a popular library, Burley in Wharfedale Social Club and pretty Grange Park.
Development Highlights
- Ideally located in the beautiful village of Burley in Wharfedale
- Excellent transport links with easy access to surrounding towns and villages
- Expertly designed Retirement Living apartments with ease of living in mind
- Elegant communal lounge & courtyard to socialise in with friends and neighbours
- A range of amenities close by including cafes, restaurants and shops
- Dedicated House Manager to run the development day-to-day
Key Features
- Camera entry system
- Guest suite
- House Manager
- Car parking
- Communal lounge
- Guest parking
- 24/7 call system
- Lounge Wi-Fi access
- Mobility scooter room
Occupancy options
- Communal area costs inc. electricity, heating and lighting
- Future maintenance fund
- Water and sewage (communal areas and apartments)
- Ground rent
- Maintenance of building and gardens
- Emergency call system
- Building insurance
- Active social calendar of events and exclusive discounts
- Dedicated on-site team
What's not included?
- Electricity, heating and lighting (apartments)
- Phone / broadband
- Council Tax
- TV licence / TV service
- Home and contents insurance
What is an Assured Tenancy?
Assured Tenancy means that you agree to rent the property for a minimum term of 12 months, but after that you can leave at any time as long as you give two months written notice. We can’t ask you to leave unless you have broken the terms of the agreement.
I want to rent. What checks do you carry out and what do I need to prepare?
We’ll ask you to complete a Rental Application Pack and an Income and Expenditure form to get the information we need to do standard background checks. You’ll be asked for proof of income, savings and/or pensions, along with copies of your last three months’ bank statements. You’ll be asked to provide identification documentation that complies with the latest Government Right to Rent regulations – our sales consultants will talk you through what you need.
Do I need to pay a reservation deposit?
Yes, you will need to pay a small refundable reservation deposit to reserve the property. You will also have to pay a security deposit equivalent to five weeks rent when you move in.
What do I have to pay before moving in?
Before you can move into your property, you will need to pay the first month’s rent together with your security deposit, minus the reservation deposit you’ve already paid.
The security deposit is equivalent to five weeks rent. Don’t worry, we’ll make sure you know the exact amount you need to pay in plenty of time.
McCarthy Stone is part of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, membership number G10625. Download the Tenancy Deposit Scheme leaflet.
What date are rental payments due?
All rental payments are due on the 1st of each month and must be paid by direct debit. Your rent includes all of the development’s service charges, ground rents and property maintenance.
It’s an affordable approach to owning a stunning new retirement home:
- You may be able to access cash tied up in your existing property (known as ‘equity release’)
- You can choose to buy a bigger percentage of the property in the future – this reduces the rent you pay
- If you want, we can buy your existing property as a part exchange
- You’ll be eligible for our free Smooth Move removal service, plus a contribution to legal and estate agent fees
The rent is set at the point of purchase. Annual rent review on the date specified in your lease will be indexed to movements in the Retail Price Index (RPI) subject to a minimum 0.5%. RPI has been in the range c.1-4% since 2013 and was 3.3% in March 2018. 3.3% is equivalent to an extra £1.98 per week for typical rent of £60 per week.
What is Part buy, part rent?
A flexible, affordable alternative to outright purchase, with all the benefits of ownership. For more information call: 0800 201 4811
How it works
You purchase a minimum 50% share in a brand new McCarthy Stone retirement property and pay rent on the part you don’t own.
Benefits include:
It’s an affordable approach to owning a stunning new retirement home
- You may be able to access cash tied up in your existing property (known as ‘equity release’)
- You can choose to buy a bigger percentage of the property in the future – this reduces the rent you pay
- If you want, we can buy your existing property as a part exchange
- You’ll be eligible for our free Smooth Move removal service, plus a contribution to legal and estate agent fees
Is private shared ownership available at all McCarthy Stone developments?
No. This offer is available at selected McCarthy Stone developments, so make sure you check with the sales team on site.
What % of the property do I have to purchase?
70% is the standard option – there are options to increase this over time, known as staircasing.
What is staircasing and how does it work?
What further costs and fees are involved You can purchase further 10% increments, based on valuation at that point. You can staircase to 100% at which point the property would be wholly owned. You would stop paying rent, but service charges and ground rent continue to be payable to McCarthy Stone.
Each time you staircase you need to plan for additional costs such as valuation fee, legal expenses, SDLT*/LTT** if applicable.
*Stamp Duty Land Tax **Land Transaction Tax (LTT) has replaced SDLT in Wales from April 2018
Do I pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) or Land Transaction Tax (LTT) on a private shared ownership property?
You will need to pay SDLT*/LTT** on a private shared ownership property, but you may have less to pay than if you had purchased outright. You should seek advice from your solicitor to confirm how much SDLT you have to pay.
*Stamp Duty Land Tax **Land Transaction Tax (LTT) has replaced SDLT in Wales from April 2018
How much rent will I have to pay and how will that change over time with rent reviews?
The rent is set at the point of purchase. Annual rent review on the date specified in your lease will be indexed to movements in the Retail Price Index (RPI) subject to a minimum 0.5%. RPI has been in the range c.1-4% since 2013, and was 3.3% in March 2018. 3.3% is equivalent to an extra £1.98 per week for typical rent of £60 per week.
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Retirement living in Burley in Wharfedale
Burley in Wharfedale offers so much to do on the doorstep. Burley Weir with its stepping stones, is a lovely spot and you’ll find friendly Ilkley Golf Course nearby. Burley is a fantastic base to explore the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the many wonderful local walking routes like the Dales Way, which includes Ilkley Moor and the Cow and Calf rocks. Another option for glorious meadow and woodland walks, as well as rock formations, is Otley Chevin Forest Park.
Burley in Wharfedale has excellent public transport links including a train station. There are regular trains – as well as buses - to the spa town of Ilkley, as well as Otley and Leeds, the unofficial capital of Yorkshire. Burley to Leeds takes just 20 minutes on the train.
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