McCarthy & Stone Slashes Prices on Retirement Apartments

May 20 2012

Scottish house-hunters looking for new-build retirement homes for sale at the moment will be pleased to discover that McCarthy & Stone has taken a generous £20,000 off the price of its remaining one-bedroom retirement living apartments across the country.  The special offer is valid on homes at Kingsferry Court in Braehead, Fishers Court in Pitlochry, Granary Mews in Dumfries and Kittoch Court in East Kilbride and is subject to completion by 22nd August 2012.

Kittoch Court from McCarthy & Stone

Kittoch Court in East Kilbride is one development to benefit from the McCarthy & Stone summer offer

“We’re keen to reassure buyers that now is a good time to make their move, and our £20,000 discount on one-bedroom apartments will make that move much more affordable for a wide range of buyers,” says Suzanne McElhiney, marketing manager at McCarthy & Stone. “A £20,000 discount could be the difference between making that move into retirement living or having to delay the decision. As always we aim to keep the actual process of buying and selling very easy, simple and un-stressful for customers – leaving them free to look forward to enjoying retirement life in their new apartment.”

Plus, for a limited period, new potential buyers viewing the show homes at any participating development of new homes in Scotland will be given a £20 M&S voucher, subject to terms and conditions.

McCarthy & Stone is the UK’s leading retirement living provider and has pioneered the idea of retirement living. Developments offer residents all the freedom they are used to but also the reassurance that help is easily available if needed. A house manager is on hand to look after the site and the communal facilities, which include a laundry room, central lounge and a guest suite for visiting friends and family. A 24-hour personal emergency service and TV security system on the main entrance provide extra peace of mind.

by What New Homes team


McCarthy & Stone Research Shows How To Save Hundreds on Fuel Bills

November 2 2011

Energy Saving Week (24th to 28th October 2011), has provided a focus for McCarthy & Stone‘s latest research, which shows that owners of older properties could be paying a lot more for their heat and light than owners of one of their new-build retirement apartments. The company is the UK market leader in new retirement properties ,with over 200 plus developments across the UK.

The stark finding of the independent research commissioned by the company is that owners of older properties could be spending nearly three times more on their energy bills  than those who live in a brand new McCarthy & Stone retirement apartment. By comparing the estimated fuel bills for two properties —  a new-build McCarthy & Stone apartment and a traditional, early 1900s semi-detached house — it transpires that the older property cost an estimated £1,408 compared to £525 for the new home — almost £900 a year, or £18 per week more!

Anne and Peter Hansen

Anne and Peter Hansen's energy bills dropped more than 70% after moving into a new-build retirement property from McCarthy & Stone

18 months ago savvy McCarthy & Stone home owners Peter and Anne Hansen downsized from their two-bedroom cottage to a retirement living apartment at a McCarthy & Stone development. Since then, they report a 70% saving on their annual fuel costs. Says Peter: “Our new apartment is consistently warm, even when we return from holiday, and we’ve had no heating on whilst we’ve been away.”

At the onset of Autumn, as fuel prices spiral, energy efficiency is a major issue. Fortunately, it is one of a number of important benefits buying a new-build McCarthy & Stone retirement property ensures.

Suzanne McElhiney, marketing manager from McCarthy & Stone in Scotland explains: “Rising energy prices are a concern for everyone but the over 60s are particularly vulnerable to hikes in fuel bills,” she says. “ By moving to a McCarthy & Stone retirement apartment, homeowners can benefit from a range of energy-saving features as standard, such as double glazed windows and patio doors throughout, wall insulation, energy-efficient heating and low-energy light bulbs. Just like Mr and Mrs Hansen, we’ve proved that these features ensure dramatically reduced fuel bills in our modern retirement apartments .”

The company is currently selling a range of one- and two-bedroom apartments at its new-build retirement developments in Scotland and across the whole of the UK.

by What New Homes team


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