Cut your cost of living in retirement

How living in our retirement communities can cut your cost of living

Downsizing – reduces overall property costs

Moving to a retirement community often means downsizing from a larger family home. 

With less space to heat, clean, and maintain, your overall property-related expenses can be significantly lower, all of which can quickly add up in a family home.

Weekly cleaning - included 

Retirement is all about getting time back, so it's no surprise that many people prefer not to spend it on chores. 

Hiring a cleaner for a two-hour weekly session at £15-£20 could cost you between £1,560 and £2,600 per year. But in our communities, weekly cleaning is included, saving you both the cost and the hassle of hiring a cleaner.

This not only frees up your time, but also ensures you can enjoy a clean, comfortable home without the effort. Plus, laundry facilities are available for your convenience, making your day-to-day even easier.

Home insurance premiums – lower costs

Retirement properties are generally built with security and safety in mind, which reduces the overall risk. As a result, your premiums can be much lower, leaving you with more money to spend elsewhere.

All of our retirement communities have tight security - we have a lot of jetsetter residents and, for them, it’s important that they feel they can lock up their house, go on an adventure and not have to worry. 

Onsite facilities – no need for separate leisure memberships

A range of our retirement communities offer a wonderful range of onsite facilities, with a gym at The Wyldewoods, a wellness centre at Elmbridge and a tennis court at Castle Village. Everything is right there for you to enjoy at each village, with no need for separate memberships or fees.

You won’t even have to drive to local amenities—it’s all just a short walk away, saving you both money and time on transport and parking.

Say goodbye to the hassle and cost of separate subscriptions, and simply enjoy what’s right on your doorstep.

Social activities – affordable entertainment

In our communities, there’s always something to look forward to—whether it's a lively art class, boules on the games lawn, or a special gala dinner. 

From fun outings to regular social events, these activities are often included in your fees, meaning you don’t have to worry about extra costs for tickets or memberships. 

Stay active, make new friends, and connect with others, all while enjoying your retirement without the expense.

Shared resources – keep commute costs down

One of the unique perks of living in a retirement community is the ability to share resources with fellow residents. 

Whether it's carpooling to the supermarket or sharing tools for gardening, these small actions can help you save on transportation costs and make the most of your resources.

Home Buying Services – save on selling costs

When it’s time to move into one of our retirement communities, you have the option of our Home Buying Service. This means you won’t need to worry about costly estate agency fees or the expense of repairs. 

With our Home Buying Service, your property is bought as-is, saving you money on maintenance, repairs, and the typical fees associated with selling a home.

This service is designed to make your move smoother and more affordable, so you can focus on settling into your new home without the added costs and stress of traditional home selling.

What are you entitled to?

As well as the savings we’ve already mentioned, there are plenty of benefits you might be entitled to in retirement that can help lower your living costs even further. 

This can include things like free NHS prescriptions, Additional State Pension and other financial perks that you might not be aware of.

Our guide on your entitlements in retirement makes it easy to see if there’s anything you could be missing out on.