Information & advice

This factsheet provides information for people who are considering buying retirement housing.

It covers management of retirement schemes‚ what services may be provided and what you will have to pay for it. It briefly explains your rights and responsibilities and what further information you can find in your Lease and the Purchaser's Information Pack (Leasehold Handbook).

General information about retirement housing and how to choose a suitable scheme can be found in Age Concern's Factsheet 64 Retirement (sheltered) housing.

The information in this factsheet is correct at the time of writing and is applicable in England. Different rules may apply in Northern Ireland‚ Scotland and Wales. Readers in these nations should contact their respective national Age Concern organisations for information specific to where they live.

Further information

Please download Factsheet 2 from the top right of this screen for detailed information.

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