Property options
Property options
Our retirement properties are all unique, but no matter which one you call home, you’ll notice a lively and welcoming atmosphere with a friendly community of people.
Our retirement communities offer a form of independent living, and what remains the same throughout our services is the high-quality buildings, facilities and on-site care and support services
This page explains the different types of apartments available within our retirement communities, including rented apartments, leasehold apartments, and apartments available through the Government’s OPSO scheme. There is also a handy table which explains some of the differences between our retirement communities and the other types of later-life accommodation.
Our flexible and varied range of disability services include residential care homes, supported housing with personal care, supported housing and housing management. We can offer as much as or as little care and support as needed - from just a few hours of support per week to help with daily living skills and tenancy management, up to round-the-clock dedicated personal care and support.
Retirement property options
Rented apartments
At some of our retirement properties, you may only be able to rent an apartment if you have been referred by your local authority’s adult social care team. Visit the Government’s website to find your local council.
At some properties, a number of apartments are reserved for people who have a referral from the local authority, and others are available for private rent. Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible to apply to your local authority (council) for financial assistance, such as housing benefit or universal credit, towards your rent and part of your service charge.
Leasehold apartments
Some Care Nest Homes retirement communities have leasehold apartments. If you are looking to buy one of these properties, it may be 100% leasehold or shared ownership. The percentage of ownership will depend on the specific apartment that’s being sold. Some apartments may only be available to buy if you’re eligible for the Older People’s Shared Ownership scheme.
Owners are responsible for selling their apartments, usually through their chosen estate agency, but our on-site team will be able to advise if they know of any apartments for sale within their retirement community. Alternatively, if you have any general enquiries about properties for sale, please contact us.
Older People's Shared Ownership (OPSO)
If you're looking for an affordable way to purchase a leasehold property within our retirement communities, the Government’s Older People’s Shared Ownership scheme might be the ideal solution. With OPSO, you can buy a share of your chosen property (between 25% and 75%) and pay subsidised rent on the remaining share.
