Buying in retirement

Getting some general information

If you're in retirement or simply planning ahead, there are lots of things to think about. Visit the government website  where you'll find a whole host of useful information; from health to leisure, to pensions and all things money.

Retirement living

If you're specifically thinking ahead to retirement living - the government website takes you through some of the options to consider.

We'd also like to tell you about one of our partners, McCarthy & Stone . They are Britain's leading retirement builder - building brand new apartments specifically with the needs of retired home owners in mind.

• McCarthy & Stone is the only UK house builder to get a maximum five star rating in a recent independent survey undertaken by the Home Builders Federation this year
• Conversation and companionship await in the resident's lounge, found in most developments, but you'll still own your own property, with your own front door to enjoy privacy when you need it
• With your own choice of furnishing and decoration - no two apartments are the same
• You’ll feel safe and secure – with intruder alarms and smoke detectors as standard. Plus the added reassurance of a CCTV door entry system
• A house manager is on hand, along with a 24 hour Careline for added reassurance
• With over 150 developments across the UK there's almost certainly one to suit you. You can choose to stay within your local area or move to be close to family and friends
• Make the move easier with McCarthy & Stone's Home Sales Service - they'll take the work off your hands by liaising with you, your estate agent and solicitor with all aspects of the sale and even contribute towards your estate agent's fees
• No wonder McCarthy & Stone have been named as winner or runner-up for the supreme accolade of 'Britain's Best Builder' in the annual Daily Express British Housebuilder Awards for the last five years!

Exclusive offer for existing Halifax customers

If you purchase a new McCarthy & Stone retirement property and you’re a Halifax customer – you can take advantage of a £5,000 discount.

This offer is available to Halifax customers and is applicable to all brand new McCarthy & Stone retirement apartments. £5,000 will be deducted from the purchase price at the date of completion. Please quote the reference ‘Halifax Website’ when notifying McCarthy & Stone of this referral offer or on taking advantage of this discount offer.

Offer available at McCarthy & Stone sites on reservations from 15 April 2008 and subject to completion by 19 December 2008. This offer is not available in conjunction with any other offer/promotion.

And if you recommend a family member or friend to McCarthy & Stone, who is aged 60 or over, who is not already on their database, has not previously visited a McCarthy & Stone development and who then goes on to purchase from them, both you and the purchaser will receive £1,000 on completion.

Details of the referral must be received by McCarthy & Stone prior to the enquiry or visit taking place to qualify for the award. This offer is not available in conjunction with any other referral offer.