A new McCarthy Stone development is coming soon on New Street. This development of retirement properties in Ossett will include 39 one-bedroom and 21 two-bedroom Retirement Living PLUS properties that will all benefit from a location close to the town centre, excellent transport links and covered link that connects the two buildings of the development.
Our Retirement Living PLUS properties are built with the over-70s in mind. They include a number of important features that provide you with the help and support you need while still allowing you to retain your independence. So, while you keep your own freedoms, you'll also have peace of mind, knowing that tailor-made help and support is available if you ever require it.
Our retirement properties provide you with the ideal opportunity to downsize and free yourself from the burden of, cleaning and maintaining a family home. At Whitaker Grange, you still get to own your own home, but the exterior maintenance of your property is taken care of and you'll receive extra domestic support each week. Plus, you can choose the support you'd like. From help doing the dishes to dusting or even shopping, we're on-hand to help.
In addition, when you move to one of our retirement properties at Whitaker Grange, you'll never feel like you're sacrificing anything, either. On the development, you'll find everything you could possibly need to enjoy a full and active retirement. This includes a bistro, a communal garden, a communal lounge and 24-hour staffing. There's even a guest suite for when family and friends come to stay.
Development Highlights
- Ideally located in the beautiful market town of Ossett
- A range of amenities close by including cafes, restaurants and shops
- Excellent transport links with easy access to surrounding towns and villages
- Flexible care packages tailored to your needs and preferences
- Bistro style restaurant serving daily, freshly prepared meals & snacks
- Expertly designed apartments with ease of living in mind
Key Features
- Wheelchair access
- Restaurant / Bistro
- Landscaped gardens
- In the city
- Guest suite
- Care provisions
- Car parking
- Bistro
- 24 hour staffing
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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
- Weekly domestic assistance
- Use of the on-site restaurant
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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Living in Ossett
Ossett is a quiet market town in West Yorkshire. Ideally located halfway between Dewsbury and Wakefield, it provides plenty for residents to see and explore.
Our development of retirement properties in Ossett is only a couple of minutes from the town's centre, where you'll find a range of shops, boutiques and restaurants that are the perfect place to spend an afternoon. Elsewhere in the town centre, you'll find a range of banks, a couple of supermarkets, a pharmacy and a medical practice. If you fancy a tipple, then Ossett is also home to two breweries.
On top of all this, every Tuesday and Friday you'll have the chance to wander down to the ever-popular outdoor market in the pedestrian precinct or visit the craft market in Ossett Town Hall. You'll have everything you need right on your doorstep.
If you're looking to stay fit and active in your retirement, then you?ll find four golf courses within three miles of the development, including the municipal City of Wakefield Golf Club. There's also Pugneys Watersports Centre and Country Park and the River Calder, which are perfect places for a stroll and a picnic.
In addition, a bus stop outside the development provides access to Leeds, Batley and Dewsbury, but for travel further afield, the M1 is only a 5-minute drive away. This connects you to Leeds, London and everywhere in between, making it easy for family and friends to visit.
Getting to Location
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Nobody expects moving home to be easy, but we’re here to help you every step of the way; from the moment you make a reservation, through to the day you move in. Our Smooth Move service ensures everything goes like clockwork, which includes helping with the cost*.
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We can help reduce the hassle of selling your current property
Moving home no longer has to be a daunting experience or take forever. If your current property qualifies for Part Exchange*, you’ll effectively have a cash buyer. So you’ll avoid all the usual uncertainty and frustration.
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