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The BBC series, Poldark,\u00a0which showcases\u00a0Cornwall’s stunning scenery has been a major factor in raising its profile as a desirable place to retire.<\/p>\n
Gillian Girling, Chief Executive of <\/span>Girlings Retirement Rentals, says, \u201cSince Poldark was first screened more people have been enquiring about our retirement rental properties in Cornwall.<\/p>\n “The region is very beautiful with lots of great coastal resorts and market towns that appeal to those that want to retire by the sea or to the countryside, away from the hustle and bustle.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are finding that more people are considering downsizing and selling their homes in the busy home counties and London and moving down to the south west for a slower pace of life.<\/p>\n \u201cFor those that are planning a big move to somewhere completely new, renting also gives them the opportunity to test the water first and make sure they like the area.<\/p>\n Since Poldark was first screened more people have been enquiring about our retirement rental properties in Cornwall<\/p><\/blockquote>\n “Many people are choosing to rent in a specialist purpose-built retirement development, instead of buying, and enjoying retirement living without the worry of on going maintenance or payment of service charges.<\/p>\n “Most of our properties come with assured tenancies so people can stay as long as they wish \u2013 offering people similar security to home ownership.\u201d<\/p>\n According to information from the Office of National Statistics[<\/span>, some 30 per cent of\u00a0Cornwall’s population is over 65 years old, compared to 18 per cent nationally.<\/p>\n Girlings currently has properties available in Cornwall for those over 55 years old. The first is Robartes Court<\/a>\u2013 a two bedroom cottage in Truro available on an assured shorthold tenancy from \u00a3795\u00a0a month.<\/p>\n This cottage is in a wonderful quiet residential location, just 500 metres from the shopping centre and close to the amenities of Truro city centre.<\/p>\n