What is retirement living?

Retirement living caters for the active retired and its purpose is to provide;

Security

A development entry phone system is generally fitted, in addition a number of developments also have CCTV cameras’ installed for your added protection. Secure window locks are specified, as are smoke alarms. Your property will be safe whether at home or away.

Peace of Mind

A 24 hour call system is installed to provide support and peace of mind for you and your family.

Independence

By owning the property your independence is assured.

Lifestyle

Provides for a sense of community with privacy and/or friendly companionship. Unobtrusive support is offered by the Estate Manager should it be required. The developments have been designed to minimise your day to day workload.

Affordability

Our retirement properties, more often than not offer the opportunity to create that nest egg you may need for your future comfort.

Freedom

By investing in a Retirement Property that is economical to run, comfortable to live in and practically maintenance free, the ability to follow your dreams becomes possible.

Additional Benefits

  • A guest suite is provided in most developments for friends or family to stay for a nominal nightly fee.
  • The elegant and convivial owner’s lounges provided in a number of our developments offer a degree of community life as and when you wish.
  • Most developments feature a landscaped garden beautifully maintained for your enjoyment.
  • Lifts are generally available to all floors.
  • Car parking is always available. Facilities for the charging and parking of battery cars is often available.

What more could you need?

Home Information Packs

Home Information Packs (HIP’s) have been introduced by the Government to help streamline the buying process. Here are a few of the main facts about Home Information Packs, which will help you understand this new legislation.

Home Information Packs are now a legal requirement for anyone selling a residential property. To be compliant homeowners must be able to show that you have at least commissioned a HIP pack, and have paid or have made a commitment to pay for a pack. Once you have done this you can legally market your property even before you receive the complete report.

However this is likely to change and at present the Government have directed that from June 1st 2008 all residential property must have a HIP in place before marketing commences.

What is mandatory is the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Your home will be assessed to review its performance in terms of energy used per square metre of floor area, energy efficiency based on fuel costs and the environmental impact based on Carbon Dioxide emissions. Your home will then be given a rating according to performance.

The required documents in a HIP are: Index/Summary of Terms, Sale statement, Evidence of title, Standard Searches, Energy Performance Certificate, Copy of the Lease (if relevant).

The seller can opt to include other permitted information (e.g.additional leasehold information, a Home Condition Report, guarantees, or additional searches). However, at present, from June 1st 2008 the Government have directed that HIPS will have to include leasehold information such as service charge accounts, ground rent etc.