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<\/a>For a start McCarthy Stone retirement properties are safe, secure, stunningly modern and set within beautiful gardens and grounds.<\/p>\nThese homes are also so low maintenance and energy efficient you\u2019ll be warm and toasty and save money on your utility bills.<\/p>\n
McCarthy Stone\u2019s Entitlements Advisor, Aleks Clayton, explains, \u201cOur retirement apartments can actually help our customers to cut costs, as they are designed with intelligent ergonomics and eco-friendly\u00a0modern methods of construction<\/a>\u00a0to ensure they are energy efficient, light and warm.<\/p>\n “Our homeowners can also benefit from cheaper household bills, including Council Tax.\u201d<\/p>\n Add to that they are also in convenient locations, carefully chosen to be close to local shops, restaurants and transport links.<\/p>\n And you\u2019ll never feel bored or isolated with friendly faces all around you from the caring on-site managers<\/a> to the sociable neighbours.<\/p>\n You\u2019ll find there\u2019s a calendar packed with community events on-site and your neighbours will quickly become new friends as you discover shared hobbies.<\/p>\n You\u2019ve even got the peace of mind of knowing that McCarthy Stone will take care of many tiresome chores from building maintenance to gardening. Pets are welcome too<\/a>! Even holidays are more enjoyable knowing someone\u2019s keeping an eye on your home.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s our very own home so we can have who we want to visit and stay with no questions asked, but also we have the support and company of like-minded people when we want it,” says McCarthy Stone homeowner Peggy. “It’s like we\u2019re living with this big, beautiful umbrella over us at Wisteria Place. We\u2019re completely independent but have that love, care and reassurance if we need it and what a wonderful way to live, how lucky are we.\u201d<\/p>\n Want a helping hand on hand if you need it? Retirement Living PLUS has it covered<\/strong><\/p>\n If you choose McCarthy Stone\u2019s assisted living developments: Retirement Living PLUS<\/a>, you\u2019ll also benefit from a CQC regulated manager, plus the reassurance of a team member on hand 24\/7.<\/p>\n There\u2019s also the option of tailored personal care<\/a> if and when you need it. You can choose to have things like cleaning, laundry and ironing taken care of for you. The on-site restaurant<\/a> serves fresh food and hot and cold drinks daily, at impressively low prices, so it\u2019s easy to take a break from cooking.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u201cI honestly couldn\u2019t have asked for a more wonderful place to live and feel so lucky to be able to call this brilliant place my home,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0says another happy homeowner, Edwina.<\/p>\n Found the right retirement property? Moving in is easy too<\/strong><\/p>\n Even moving is less stressful with McCarthy Stone.<\/p>\n They offer part exchange<\/a>\u00a0for a hassle-free house sale, support with financial planning<\/a>\u00a0and free support for your actual move.<\/p>\n The Smooth Move<\/a> package<\/u>, gives you free specialist removals including help with decluttering, packing and unpacking, plus \u00a32,500 towards estate agency fees, \u00a31,000 towards legal fees and a free tradesperson service to help you to make your home just right when you move in.<\/p>\n “We didn\u2019t have the bother of estate agents and prospective buyers coming to view our house and didn\u2019t need to worry about any chains collapsing either.<\/p>\n “We were able to complete the sale within three weeks and move in within five, which is testament to the sales team at McCarthy Stone.<\/p>\n “They truly put our minds at ease and made the whole process really seamless \u2013 I don\u2019t know what we would have done without them.\u201d<\/p>\n Aleks adds. \u201cThere is a wealth of support available from the McCarthy Stone team if you choose to purchase or rent a McCarthy Stone property.<\/p>\n “Our staff can also assist with accessing a range of support residents may be entitled to from the government.<\/p>\n “We helped our customers to claim more than \u00a31 million last year alone.<\/p>\n They truly put our minds at ease and made the whole process really seamless<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n “We want to ensure the benefits of Retirement Living are accessible to as many over-60s as possible.<\/p>\n “Therefore, we\u2019ve introduced more alternatives to outright purchasing, including private rental which acts as a fast and flexible way to enjoy life in our friendly communities without the maintenance worries, as this is all taken care of for you.\u201d<\/p>\n With retirement properties for sale<\/a> or for rent<\/a> \u2013 or part buy, part rent<\/a>, there are flexible moving in options for everyone. So why not come and see for yourself? You can take a tour<\/a> or simply pop in for a chat.<\/p>\n Whichever retirement home you choose you can rely on McCarthy Stone <\/strong>to help make life easier.<\/strong><\/p>\n Get in touch<\/a> or call their friendly team on 0800 185 5094.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/newclone.retiremove.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/MCS_LIFE_RLP_JKING_CMM_18.jpg\")
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<\/a>\u201cMoving can often be stressful, so using the part exchange scheme made everything run so much smoother,” says grateful homeowner Dermot.<\/p>\n\n
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