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Thinking about a move to a retirement living community? Find practical tips on selling your home, planning your finances and making your move simple and stress-free.
Moving to a retirement living community
Moving home is a big decision at any stage of life. If you're considering retirement living, it's natural to have questions about what comes next and how the process works.
The good news is that moving doesn't have to feel overwhelming. With a little planning and the right support, you can look forward to a fresh start, a home that's easier to maintain, and more time to enjoy the things that matter most to you.
Whether you're just beginning to explore your options or are already preparing to move, we’re here to help you to take the next step with confidence.
Got a question? If you can’t find the answers you’re looking for in this guide, give our friendly team a call on 0800 201 4811.
Selling your home
When the time comes to sell your home to move into a McCarthy & Stone property, our expert teams are here to make the process quicker and easier.
Moving made easy
Discover how our expertise and range of services, including part exchange and free removals, can take the stress out of your move.
Financial planning for retirement
Budgeting for later life? Discover how McCarthy & Stone can support you with financial planning for retirement, including finding an affordable home.
Is now the right time to move?
There is no perfect time to move, but many people start thinking about downsizing to a retirement living community when their current home no longer suits their lifestyle.
Perhaps the garden is becoming difficult to maintain. Maybe there are rooms you rarely use, or you would like to live closer to shops, transport links or a welcoming community.
Moving before a property becomes difficult to manage often gives you more choice, more control and more time to enjoy your new surroundings.
Ask yourself:
- Does my current home still meet my needs?
- Am I spending more time maintaining my property than enjoying it?
- Would a smaller, more manageable home suit my lifestyle better?
- Would I benefit from living in a more social environment?
- Would I like to be closer to family or friends?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, now could be a good time to explore your options.
What do McCarthy & Stone retirement developments offer?
For almost 50 years, McCarthy & Stone has been the UK’s leading developer and manager of award-winning apartments and bungalows for those aged 55 and over. Our approach is simple. Life doesn’t need to change as you get older – it should just become easier, so you can concentrate on doing the things you love.
Available for sale, rent, or Shared Ownership, our thoughtfully-designed retirement properties can be found in desirable locations across the UK.
How can I find out more?
The best way to understand retirement living is to experience it for yourself. Visiting a development offers a real sense of the lifestyle, the community and the feeling of being at home. Browse our retirement communities near you, contact us or call our lovely team.
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