6th February, 2024: Perenna reduces pricing on its flexible long-term fixed rate mortgage range by up to 50bps, and has extended its range of terms, now including 15 and 20 years. Perenna’s range of flexible long-term fixed rate mortgages now start at 4.99% (up to 40% LTV, with a product fee, fixed for 15-20 years). Perenna’s 95% and […]

Home ownership doesn’t have an age limit, as dancer Moira Mansbridge in her eighties discovered last year. Relocating over 400 miles from the English/Scottish border to the quaint market town of Honiton in Devon, Moira found her happy place at Sovereign’s Hayne Farm, purchasing a three-bedroom house through Shared Ownership. Choosing to go back to […]

Sharp rise in those becoming homeowners after the age of 50 in past five years.   There were 12,000 first time buyers over the age of 50 in the UK in 2022 ·  Number of first time homeowners over the age of 50 has increased by 30% over the past 5 years, making it one of the […]

After losing her husband  Clive to cancer during the Covid-19 pandemic, semi-retired, professional musician and teacher Jane Reynard took the decision to make the move to a retirement development and, after exploring a variety of options, was delighted to discover Beechcroft’s Cotswold Gate in Burford. “After an extremely difficult time, I decided that I was […]

Looking for older persons shared ownership? Don’t miss out on McCarthy Stone’s affordable shared ownership retirement properties across the UK.   Shared Ownership: you can enjoy retirement living to the full – without paying in full.  With shared ownership you can have the lifestyle you’ve dreamed of without paying the full price for your new […]

If you’re looking for a retirement home, the old adage, ‘location, location, location’ is even more apt.  When you retire, you want to invest in a home with shops and services on hand but one which is close to beautiful open spaces. Retirement specialist, Beechcroft, is renowned for selecting development sites that offer all this […]

Gill Smith was living in a four-bedroom house in Olney, Buckinghamshire when she took the decision to move to a retirement community – and, despite not knowing the area, she chose Beechcroft’s Castle Gardens in Watlington. “My longer-term goal was to move to a retirement village in my mid-60s – but I have moved earlier […]

For many people, downsizing to a smaller or better-suited home is an essential part of retiring, with approximately a quarter of homeowners over the age of 55 considering this option. Burnham Waters is an Essex-based retirement community, for those aged 55+, that offers the perfect solution to downsizing. To support those contemplating this transition, Burnham […]

Given an excellent location, a secluded, walled garden setting, and the elegance of a grand Victorian residence, it isn’t surprising that the launch of the 10 converted apartments at Beechcroft’s Fonthill Place in Reigate was such a success. Prospective home buyers, who queued in the sunshine, were able to enjoy champagne and canapes and a […]

Marchini Curran Interiors has announced the completion of a new 255-home retirement community in Watford, Hertfordshire