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Buying a retirement home

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Our guide to buying retirement housing explains what you should consider when choosing a new home in a retirement scheme.

 The factsheet Buying retirement housing includes information on:

  • Management of retirement schemes
  • What services may be provided in the scheme
  • Service charges and other regular payments
  • The role of the scheme manager (warden)
  • Rights of leaseholders
  • Protection for residents
  • The Purchaser's Information Pack (Leaseholder Handbook)
  • Where to find out what is available
  • Shared ownership schemes
  • Where to find information about retirement schemes for sale

Most retirement housing is sold on a leasehold basis. The rights of leaseholders are different from those of freeholders and you should take legal advice before buying.

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  • Our factsheet, Buying retirement housing, is a comprehensive guide to buying a retirement home.

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