There's never been a better time to rent a retirement property

14/01/2009

The fall in house prices is having one positive effect in the rented home sector: even more competitive rents, making this an excellent time to make a move.

 

Girlings, the UK's leading provider of homes and apartments for the over 60s is holding an amazing January Sale with some spectacular deals for properties in prime locations in Devon, Dorset and Southport. Great deals are also available in other parts of the country.

 

"These properties are available on Assured Tenancies - giving complete security of tenure for as long as you wish to remain in residence, says the company's CEO Peter Girling. The low rent will continue throughout the tenancy with annual reviews only in line with the Retail Price Index (and capped at 6%).

 

"In the current difficult economic climate we wish to provide you with as many options as possible and we are sure you will find something to suit your budget."

Simply view and reserve the property by 31 January 2009 and move in by 28 February 2009 to take advantage of this special deal.

These lifelong tenancies represent excellent value for money and are unlikely to remain on the books for long so don't delay, so why not drop onto their website to see a snapshot of properties available throughout the UK or call them on 0800 525 184 and quote 'January Sale'.

The cream of Devon

 

Trafalgar Court, Uffculme, Devon. A one bedroom apartment situated on the first floor. £430 per month, reduced from £550.

 

Trafalgar Court is located close to the pretty village of Uffculme set in the mid Devon countryside conveniently close to Cullompton and Tiverton, with the M5 also a short drive away.

 

The village has its own shops and ministores, as well as regular bus services to Cullompton, Tiverton, Exeter and Taunton and there is also a doctor's surgery. The Victorian working mill at Coldharbour lying at the other end of the village is becoming a centre for arts and crafts with regular workshops and its own restaurant.

 

The River Culm skirts the village and provides pleasant walks along its banks and the surrounding countryside offers a wealth of rural pursuits.

 

 

Rooms with a view

 

Homefarris House, Shaftesbury, Dorset. A one-bedroom apartment situated on the second floor. £400 per month, reduced from £595

 

Located on the second floor, this apartment offers stunning views right across the Blackmore Vale.

 

The accommodation comprises a bedroom with fitted wardrobe, living/dining room, fitted kitchen with space for free-standing cooker and fridge/freezer and a fully tiled bathroom with a brand new white suite with electric shower over the bath.

 

Homefarris House is situated within walking distance of the town centre and the surrounding delightful Dorset countryside. Shaftesbury itself one of the oldest towns in England and immortalized as Shaston in Thomas Hardy's novels - is a thriving, active community with a wide range of shops, library, medical centre and other amenities. There are many lovely old buildings, beauty spots and attractions - including Gold Hill (famous for a certain bread advertisement!) with its cobbled street, old cottages and pleasant country walks close by.

 

The Cathedral City of Salisbury can be visited by regular bus services, or by train from the nearby town of Gillingham.

 

 

Oh I do like to be...

 

Homesands House, Southport, Lancashire. A one-bedroom apartment situated on the ground floor. £400 per month, reduced from £640

 

Homesands House is conveniently situated close to local shops and adjacent to Hesketh Park, the largest park in Southport. There are numerous nature trails throughout this picturesque park, which contains duck ponds, lakes, a Grade 2 listed observatory and conservatory, gate lodges, glass houses, shelters, aviary and rock features. There is also easy access from Homesands House to Churchtown and Southport's town centre.

 

Southport itself is famous for its splendid sea front, with its golden sands and mile-long Promenade. For those who love a round of golf, the town is probably second only to St Andrews as a centre for British golf, with several 18-hole courses including the famous Royal Birkdale. About five miles east of Southport, the Martin Mere Wildfowl Sanctuary provides a haven for geese and many other water birds.

 

To find out more about these and other properties to rent throughout the country, just click on the link below!

 

Relevant links

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