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Born in Barbados – Retired to Croydon
When Trevor Worrell downsized to a one-bedroom flat in retirement development Marlowe Lodge in Croydon he felt instantly at home After taking early retirement aged 40 from his job as a technician officer for London Underground, Trevor, 67, stayed living in Clapham for...
New rental development Birchgrove takes stress out of moving
To reduce the stress of moving, retirement property specialist Birchgrove has teamed up with The Senior Move Partnership to offer residents a Moveasy PackageThe team will assist downsizers throughout the move from putting the current home on the market,...
Albert Suites – offering boutique hotel-style convalescence in London
Purpose built in 2016, on the edge of Chelsea in London, The Albert Suites have been designed in the style of a boutique hotel, offering bespoke care packages using modern gadgetry and expert skills to hasten and improve recovery. Each of the 28 private...
Grove Place launches help-to-move package
Grove Place, LifeCare Residences' luxury retirement community in Hampshire has launched at ‘At Your Service’ specialist package to alleviate the stress of moving.Nestled on the edge of the New Forest, Grove Place luxury has one, two-and-three-bedroom...
Inspired Villages launches rental option
Inspired Villages has responded to the changing needs of the 'rightsizer' and launched properties for rent at its five villages across the country. Inspired Villages – partners of financial institution Legal & General – has launched a rental option as an...
Brio unveils new show apartment in Chapelton, Aberdeenshire
Brio Retirement Living invites prospective homeowners to visit its stunning new show apartment A third show home has been launched at Landale court in Chapelton, which offers which offers homeowners stunning coast and countryside views, and access to a...
Benefits of downsizing and renting in retirement
Reduce your energy bills by downsizing to a rental propertyFive of Britain’s utility companies[i] have announced energy price rises after regulator Ofgem recently raised price caps[ii].For retired people on limited incomes this could have a big impact on...
New Pen Pal scheme from McCarthy & Stone
McCarthy & Stone’s latest campaign is focused on bringing people together through the power of the written word, in a bid to help create new friendships and combat lonelinessRegular social interaction and feeling connected, have huge benefits for...
Strong sales prove ‘later living’ is a stylish success in Stanmore.
A discerning older demographic is discovering a new style of ‘later living’ in North London.We all want to enjoy the finer things in life, and this is increasingly true for those looking for a new kind of retirement in the capital.In countries like...
Luxurious later living comes to Hampstead
The Oren by Elysian Residences turns traditional retirement living on its headIf you ever wonder in your wildest dreams where you might live through your advancing years, it probably doesn’t include five-star hotel facilities, with members’ club-style...
Audley village restaurant wins AA rosette
Blandy’s Restaurant in Audley Inglewood, the luxury retirement village in Kintbury, Berkshire, has been awarded an AA Rosette in culinary excellenceSet in the beautiful Inglewood House and surrounded by scenic gardens, Blandy’s at Inglewood is only the...
