Property 'Ageing population presents opportunity for property developers'
12/03/2010
According to Knight Frank’s ‘Retirement Housing Report’ 2010, retired people form the country’s fastest growing demographic group. Older households will represent half of all household growth between now and 2026 and it is important that the development, construction and care industries recognise this opportunity.
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Trading Standards Institute (TSI) warns of 'freezing weather' cons
The Trading Standards Institute (TSI) is urging residents to beware of rogues offering to check the house for frozen pipes. Trading standards services have received reports of vulnerable consumers being visited by criminals claiming to be from a water company. Once they’ve gained access into the home the householder is distracted in the kitchen or bathroom while the burglars make away with valuables.
Girlings Retirement Options launches New Year sale
Girlings Retirement Options launches its New Year sale on 4 January offering a 10% reduction off the usual rents on selected properties
throughout the UK, all available on life long (assured) tenancies.
This Month's featured Girlings Retirement Property - Hedingham Place
This month's featured property from Girlings is Hedingham Place in the ancient Essex vilage of Sible Hedingham.
A feast of festive food with Girlings
Girlings have teamed up with Clearwater Hampers, specialists in providing quality hampers and gifts for over 30 years, to bring you a Christmas Hamper packed full of delicious festive treats, with their compliments.
To qualify, simply reserve and rent the retirement property of your dreams between 23 November 2009 and 18 December 2009*.
Enjoy life in Scarborough living in Girlings 'property of the month'
This month's featured property from Girlings is Homecrest House in Scarborough.
Our pets are for life!
The Society for Companion Animal Studies (SCAS) is leading a campaign, Pets for Life, to encourage sheltered housing and residential care homes to adopt pro-pet policies wherever possible. Their Chairman Elizabeth Ormerod explains.
Guaranteed Purchase Plan - helping you move in a difficult property market
Brian and Margaret Freeman had almost given up hope of selling their house after watching it stick for 18 months in a difficult market. But their fortunes changed dramatically when they decided to buy a McCarthy & Stone retirement apartment using the company’s Guaranteed Purchase Plan.
Flooding: what you can do about it
Flooding has long been a reality in our country - but now we have climate change making major incidents far more frequent, while more and more houses are being built in low lying areas. So, if your home is at risk, what can be done? We asked Ronnie Jones of the Environment Agency to explain what practical steps you can take - and what help is on hand.
Are you paying too much for your water?
Could you cut your water bill? Many households will now have received the second water bill of the year, and the Consumer Council for Water is recommending that customers take ten minutes to look through what they are paying for and that charges for water and sewerage services are correct.
Heating helpline helps reduce bills
With the nights drawing in and the weather finally becoming autumnal, you might be interested in the new Heating Helpline. It’s a completely free, impartial advice service
Girlings announce 'Summer Sale' on selected retirement properties
For a strictly limited time, Girlings Retirement Options are offering life long tenancies (Assured Tenancies) on selected properties at specially reduced rents. What's more, with a life long tenancy you can stay in the property for as long as you wish.
Join a property webchat with Sarah Beeny on Thursday 9th July at 1p.m.
Falling house prices and a shortage of mortgages have scuppered the plans of many first-time buyers, homeowners and property developers. Whether you’re struggling to get onto the housing ladder, can’t decide if now is a good time to sell, or are wondering what improvements will add most value to your home, property expert Sarah Beeny, together with moneysupermarket.com is here to help.
South Hampshire launches PUSH 4 Safer Homes
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Grants and Loans totalling £8million are available across the Partnership for Urban South Hampshire (PUSH) area to make homes safer, warmer and more accessible.
Girling's Featured Property for June
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This month, Girling's featured property is Ashdown Gate, situated in a popular residential area of East Grinstead.
