Are you getting the money you’re entitled to?
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Are you getting the money you're entitled to?
According to Age UK and CAB, retired people in the UK fail to claim over £2.2bn a year to which they may be entitled*. Even if you believe you’re not currently entitled to any benefits, you may become eligible to receive certain allowances once you’ve moved or if your situation changes in the future.
So, when you’re ready to buy, our Entitlements Advisor, Aleks Clayton can offer free support and advice to help you understand which allowances you may be able to claim and how much financial support you could receive.
Meet our Entitlements Advisor, Aleks
Aleks has been giving advice on entitlements for over 18 years, having started out helping patients for a cancer charity. She began working for McCarthy Stone in 2015 and has embraced the opportunity to specialise in helping older people get the money they are due.
‘I love making a difference. It’s very rewarding. For example, I spoke to one woman was living alone in a huge four-bedroom house in a lovely location – but her pension was very low and although she had no mortgage, she was struggling with bills. She wanted to move into one of our retirement properties, but although she could afford to buy, she was worried about service charges. I helped her claim a range of entitlements from Attendance Allowance and Pension Credit to free Council Tax and TV license, which allowed her to make the move. The best thing is, it gave her a new lease of life – not just financially, she really benefited from the lower maintenance home and company on her doorstep.’
Entitlements Example
Ask our friendly team about entitlements advice on 0345 556 4120.
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“Josh Billinge (Resales Property Consultant) and Callum Bailey (Resales Sales Progressor) were great from start to finish. I really appreciated the way they helped me navigate the final stages of the buying process, particularly in getting everything over the line in time for the moving date we were hoping for. Callum’s guidance, reassurance and chasing people up at the end made a real difference. Both Josh and Callum were friendly and reliable so I’d like to say a big thank you.”
Josh Billinge and Callum Bailey
“I have recently used McCarthy Stone Resales to sell my mother’s apartment. The service I received from Julie Samuels was outstanding. She was a pleasure to deal with and did everything she promised. Julie is a huge asset to the company, thank you again.”
Julie Samuels – Sales Progressor
“We have just sold my mother’s apartment at Coopers Court, Yate. My son and I have been very impressed with our selling experience through McCarthy Stone Resales from the moment the property was put on the market, until it completed. We were kept fully informed throughout the process and we felt that the Resales team were doing all that they could to help us sell the property. A special mention goes to Julie the Sales Progressor, who worked very hard and gave 110% in helping to manage the process through to a successful completion. We would highly recommend McCarthy Stone Resales as selling agents.”
Coopers Court, Yate
“My sales progressor, Julie, kept me informed and responded quickly to my emails, texts and phone calls, and never minded how many times I was in contact. She was helpful, sympathetic and understanding.”
Julie Samuels – Sales Progressor
“My mother-in-law moved into Edward Place in 2021 and loved her apartment, the friendly community, and the activities. When her health declined, the team provided exceptional care and support. We highly recommend Edward Place for its facilities and the kindness of everyone there.”
Edward Place, Surrey
“At Martin Court, Grantham, our House Manager Julie does an incredible job supporting residents and always goes above and beyond her role. She works tirelessly to accommodate everyone’s needs and regularly organises events in her own time. Our recent coffee morning was well attended and full of fun, games and laughter, something we all value more than ever. We truly appreciate everything Julie does for our community.”
Martin Court, Grantham
“Saxon Gardens is a well-run development with staff who go above and beyond. Melanie, the Estate Manager, and her team have created a vibrant community and I am very happy to have moved here from my solitary life previously.”
Saxon Gardens, Oakham
“A shout out to the staff at Violet Place in Bagshot. I use the guest suite facilities for visiting family and friends. They are so helpful and accommodating, the guest suite is fabulous – never fails to impress, and it is spotless.”
Violet Place, Bagshot
“I am extremely happy with the excellent service provided by the McCarthy Stone Resales team throughout the sales process of our apartment at McKinlay Court in Kettering. Although McCarthy Stone Resales are slightly more expensive than the other high street agents, this has proven to be money well-spent and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.”
McKinlay Court, Kettering
“The team at McCarthy Stone Resales were incredibly friendly and helpful, from our very first enquiry to the completion of our property purchase at River View Court. The service provided throughout was excellent. Thank you for your assistance.”