Selling Your Home
McCarthy & Stone Resales- committed to supporting our customers
In 2010, McCarthy & Stone changed its business model, implementing a series of measures focusing on building a sustainable relationships with its residents to improve their ongoing wellbeing. Our dedicated Resales service is part of that commitment, supporting customers and their families at every stage of their journey.
Since launching McCarthy & Stone Resales in 2017, our expert team have sold more than 500 managed properties, seeing a c.4% net price increase per sale for an average resale, with the majority of all McCarthy & Stone's managed developments typically increasing in value on resale.
Who better to sell your retirement apartment than the company that built it?
We have unequalled knowledge of your apartment and its specially designed features and facilities. And nobody is more passionate about communicating the quality of life offered in McCarthy & Stone developments.
The resales service is available for all McCarthy & Stone managed developments and presents a new approach to selling apartments, offering our customers and their families a no-fuss stress-free alternative.
With 40 years’ experience building and selling retirement properties, the sale of your apartment is in safe hands with us.
We take care of everything
If our experience over 40 years has taught us anything, it’s that selling a property is never simple. We also know that it can be an emotional process, no matter the reason for selling, so we want to make it easier for you.
By selling with McCarthy & Stone Resales, we take the weight off your shoulders. We attend to all of the details, saving you time, effort and stress.
We have established relationships with reputable professionals in the legal and removal sectors. All are familiar with handling retirement properties, have regularly worked with McCarthy & Stone and offer competitive prices, so when referring you to these specialists we are confident you couldn’t be in safer hands.
Legal services at one set price
We will recommend a firm of reputable solicitors to deal with all the legal aspects of your sale. From preparing the fixtures and fitting list to exchange and final completion, all legal services come under one fixed price, provided at the start of the process. That means no nasty surprises. And our established relationships with such firms mean we are confident they will provide nothing but a top-quality, helpful and friendly service.
Paperwork in order
When selling a property, you need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). An EPC lasts for 10 years, so if your home is less than 10 years old we will almost certainly already have your EPC. That’s one less thing to think about. And if your property is older, don’t worry. It will need an EPC, but we can put you in touch with our preferred supplier or commission an EPC on your behalf.
Our estate agency cost
We charge an estate agency fee as a percentage of the agreed selling price (plus VAT).
Removals
And when it comes to moving out, we have partner removal specialists to take care of all packing and unpacking, so you can focus on the next stage of your life.
We are uniquely equipped to sell your home
Not only does McCarthy & Stone have extensive experience in selling retirement apartments and an unequalled understanding of your apartment, but we also have a wealth of tools and techniques at our disposal.
Excellent marketing of your property
Our specialist team at McCarthy & Stone Resales uses diverse sales and marketing activities to publicise the sale of your apartment.
Database of eligible buyers
Our renowned reputation means we have built up a healthy database of buyers looking for retirement apartments, whom we can market your property to.
Accompanied viewings
All viewings of your property will be accompanied by someone with considerable knowledge of your apartment and the development – either the House or Estates Manager or, out of hours, our own consultant.
Digital marketing
The full details of your property will be featured on our website as well as leading property portal; Rightmove and specialist website; Elderly Accommodation Counsel.
Professional property particulars
A property’s details are key to achieving a sale – getting them right makes all the difference. That’s why we ensure all property particulars are expertly prepared, featuring photography, a floor plan with full dimensions and a location map.
Marketing experience within the sector
We are truly committed to achieving the sale. Our resales team have a wealth of experience in marketing retirement properties; not only are they knowledgeable about the sector but have learned many lessons along the way. Your property will get the full attention and dedication of our experienced sales consultants.
We go the extra mile for potential buyers
We are passionate about making the lives of all McCarthy & Stone customers easier. And we extend this to our potential future customers. From knowledgeable guided tours of the development to coffee and biscuits in the homeowners’ lounge, we want to make potential buyers feel as comfortable as possible and give them a taste of the lives they could lead in a McCarthy & Stone development.
We can offer more to purchasers too
We offer a unique approach to buying and selling pre-owned retirement properties. From our part-exchange scheme to free entitlements advice, and from conveyancing to removals, we offer purchasers a suite of services to ease the buying process.