Our Sparkling Launch at Goodes Court!

What an incredible day we had at our Goodes Court development! This special event marked the grand unveiling of our newly refurbished and modernized communal areas, and it was truly a day to remember. Our Sparkling Launch celebration was designed to showcase the fresh, contemporary spaces that will now serve as a vibrant hub for […]

“Living in the same development has put both our minds and our family’s minds at ease.”

  NATIONAL SIBLINGS’ DAY: MEET THE SIBLINGS LIVING BACK TOGETHER AGAIN IN RETIREMENT TO MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR GOLDEN YEARS With this April 10th marking National Siblings Day, which celebrates the lifelong connection that exists between siblings, McCarthy Stone has reported a rising trend for siblings living in its retirement communities together.  After decades […]

Spring : “Part-Exchange made everything a lot easier.”

Jim and Carol make their downsizing move in Whitley Bay Moving home is a big decision, especially if you have lived in a property for a long time. But, if ill health is affecting daily life, or your mobility isn’t what it was, a property can quickly become unsuitable or even a burden. For Jim […]

“Resales helped me find a buyer swiftly and achieve a good price.”

Resales Property Consultant Georgie Kedge and House Manager Marie Purnell at Cabot Court, Bristol

Paul Howell loved how swiftly McCarthy Stone Resales were able to sell his late parents retirement property in Cabot Court. Find out more about his story and our dedicated Resales service. How McCarthy Stone Resales helped sell a retirement property quickly and achieve the right price When Paul Howell came to sell his late parents […]

The Key to Resale Success

McCarthy Stone’s dedicated Resales service continues to build a strong reputation for supporting homeowners and their families when they come to sell their retirement apartments. The team continue to achieve great results in matching sellers with purchasers swiftly, whilst supporting positive resale values in the process. A key element that sets McCarthy Stone’s Resales service […]

Creativity runs free in Thatcham

Phil Dollin, 86, has always considered himself a keen artist, and in 1994, ditched his 9 to 5 as a Technical Illustrator Engineer to pursue his long-held passion for painting and drawing. “There’s so much more to art than putting pencil to paper. Not only is it a great way to express yourself, but it […]

Make a fresh start with Spring

Downsizing can not only unlock a nest egg to supplement income, but it can also provide the ideal opportunity to move somewhere new and make a fresh start. After 40 years living in Dewsbury, Martin decided it was time to downsize and move into a retirement community, that had activities on tap and a ready-made […]

How to apply for Attendance Allowance

How to apply for Attendance Allowance Attendance Allowance is an important benefit for elderly people who need help caring for themselves. It’s worth either £68.10 or £101.75 a week, and you don’t need to be disadvantaged to qualify. It is for people over state pension who need help at home because of an illness or […]

The Rise of the Retired Nomads

Meet the “Retired Nomads” who are making the most of their lock up and leave retirement apartments to enjoy freedom in later life. It’s fair to say that most people look forward to the day they can retire and make the most of their new-found time and freedom to do the things they’ve always dreamt […]

Easter Simnel Cake Recipe

Our McCarthy Stone chef’s recipe for traditional Easter Simnel cake makes a brilliant centrepiece for Easter Sunday. EASTER SIMNEL CAKE INGREDIENTS METHOD • 250g mixed dried fruit (a mixture of sultanas, currants, raisins and candied mixed peel) • 1 orange, zested and juiced • 250g pack butter, softened • 200g light brown soft sugar • […]