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New Developments In Retirement Housing
What is a retirement Development?
Retirement developments are a relatively new phenomenon. They’re similar to any other housing development, in that a collection of new flats, houses or bungalows is put up by a builder. But they differ from traditional housing developments in one key area – these developments are designed to meet the specific needs of those over 55 or 60.
This means the accommodation includes important features, like easy-entry baths and showers, limited stairs and low-maintenance fixtures and fittings. Good retirement developments often include community gardens that are maintained by a resident groundskeeper. Some more luxurious retirement developments even have low-maintenance private gardens with optional landscaping services.
How do retirement Developments Work?
Because properties in retirement developments are specifically-engineered to meet the requirements of those 55 and over, they attract mainly retired buyers. Additionally, good retirement communities have specific restrictions geared toward keeping non-retired families, for example, those with young children, out of the development.
You can buy or lease your home in a retirement development, depending on the specifics of the property itself. Some communities are flexible, and would allow you to sell or sublet your flat to another person, provided the age restrictions were met. In most cases, you can even leave your retirement property to someone in your will, just as you would with any other property.
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retirement developments have benefits that appeal to retired residents, such as a full-time site manager, security staff and even on-call assistance for both emergencies and household requirements. These services are provided as part of the senior living experience in good retirement developments.
Are there retirement Developments in My Area?
As the population of Britain continues to live longer, there are more and more retirement-focussed communities springing up across the country. This means it is more viable than ever to scale down the maintenance and hassle associated with home ownership and move into a new development specially-designed for retirees. Such developments allow residents to simply focus on their quality of life and enjoy their surroundings, rather than worrying about whether the windows need replacing before winter.
And because new, luxury retirement developments are available in so many areas, there’s no need to worry about being separated from family, friends and colleagues just because you’re moving into a retirement community. What’s more, when you have visitors from a little further away, today’s retirement developments have well-appointed guest accommodation, welcoming public spaces and charming areas to meet and greet whoever comes to call.
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