Moving in to your new home

Before purchasing a retirement property it is essential that you are fully aware of the items within the developments lease, the people involved as Landlord and Managing Agent and the services provided.

As with buying any leasehold property, it is imperative to review the contract thoroughly with a solicitor. As you can imagine, buying any property is a big commitment and you need to make sure you are well informed before making your decision.

If you are interested in moving into a Peverel Retirement-managed scheme, please contact us as we may be able to organise a visit to one of our developments in your local area. You can then meet the House Manager and the Residents and get a first hand feel for retirement living.

Peverel Retirement House Manager working hours vary, depending on the development and whether they are residential or non-residential, however the House Manager will generally supervise the communal facilities and grounds of the development to ensure a safe, secure and well maintained environment. For more information on House Manager duties please click here.

It is important to be aware of the service charge and what it covers. The service charge is the amount you pay for the upkeep of the fabric of the development and to cover the cost of services provided in accordance with the terms of your lease. You must refer to and rely on the terms contained in your lease of the property you intend to buy. If you’d like more information on the costs of retirement living, click here.

To help make your decision, you can purchase a Plan it! guide for 'Choices in Retirement Housing'. This is compiled by Age Concern and is available from www.ageconcern.org.uk/bookshop it will help to answer any questions relating to retirement living costs and is supported by the ARHM (Association of Retirement Housing Managers) the industry body in the management of private retirement and sheltered housing. You may also like to contact the Elderly Accommodation Counsel (EAC) who will provide you with sound, impartial advice and guidance on retirement housing options http://www.eac.org.uk/