Ethel finds her happy place with Spring
Finding a retirement development with genuine community spirit was key for Ethel Duggan. Not wanting to lose her independence she so greatly treasured, Ethel wanted to find a new home where she could make new friends, have space for family to come and stay, but also to have peace of mind with support services on […]
Cut Your Cost of Living with McCarthy Stone
Concerned about the rising cost of living? Don’t compromise! McCarthy Stone can help you cut your costs and still enjoy the lively lifestyle you deserve. Did you know? The average energy bill saving from moving to a new build home is up to a staggering £435 a year* and our research shows you could save […]
Charles’ love of science saw him take on a globetrotting career that lasted 40 years.
“I like to think I gave the term ‘burn rubber’ new meaning,” jokes 83-year-old homeownerCharles Ashworth, a former Tyre Design Engineer who now resides at Poppy Court, a McCarthy Stone Retirement Living PLUS development in Sutton Coldfield near Birmingham. It’s easy to see why Charles had such an extraordinary and successful career – his natural inquisitiveness opened his […]
Residents Enjoy Royal Celebration
To mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, McCarthy Stone homeowners across the UK welcomed friends and families to their developments for a variety of special celebrations that were truly “fit for a Queen”. From Oakwood Court in Inverness, to San Lorenzo Court in St Ives, homeowners from up and down the country rolled out the red carpet and hung […]
Top tips for finding your perfect retirement property
Moving home is a huge step – and if you’re looking for a retirement property, you need to be sure it’s the right one for you, now and in the future. Here’s some of our top things to consider before making your move. Location, location, location Deciding where you want to live in retirement […]
Thelma Wright and her daughter Alison Brown
Following the death of her father, Alison’s mum Thelma, wanted to move to a smaller more manageable home. Thelma wanted to keep her independence and active lifestyle but have the safety and security of a retirement community, offering support should she need it in the future. After living in the Carlisle home Thelma shared […]
Mr & Mrs Perrin got their retirement dream sooner than they thought with the help of Spring
When a McCarthy and Stone village began a development nearby, it caught the eye of Jennifer Perrin 74 and her husband Michael Perrin, aged 86, who wondered what life would be like in a retirement community and how it could meet their changing needs. ‘For over 40 years we lived in the same house and raised our 4 children there. […]
Helping our customers get the best result
Every homeowner dreams of a quick and stress-free sale when they put their property on the market. This is exactly what William Saunders was hoping for when he instructed McCarthy & Stone Resales to sell his late mothers’ apartment at Brooklands Court in Long Eaton. However, due to various uncontrollable factors, the process became even […]
“I felt like I was in safe hands.”
How the Resales team and Estates Managers have created the perfect partnership to support sellers and welcome new homeowners safely into our developments. Since McCarthy Stone launched its resales service in 2017, our dedicated House and Estate Managers have put their heart and soul into supporting families selling their retirement properties, and welcoming new homeowners […]
McCarthy & Stone Resales: A great solution for families
The death of a loved one, particularly a parent, is such an emotional experience without the added stress of then being faced with needing to sell their home. This is what happened to Sue Conway after her mother Rhoda, unexpectedly passed away in September 2018. Rhoda, 86, had been enjoying life at Bilberry Place, a […]
