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Entitlements Advice
Are you getting the money you're entitled to?
Meet our Entitlements Advisor, Aleks
Aleks has been giving advice on entitlements for over 18 years, having started out helping patients for a cancer charity. She began working for McCarthy Stone in 2015 and has embraced the opportunity to specialise in helping older people get the money they are due.
‘I love making a difference. It’s very rewarding. For example, I spoke to one woman was living alone in a huge four-bedroom house in a lovely location – but her pension was very low and although she had no mortgage, she was struggling with bills. She wanted to move into one of our retirement properties, but although she could afford to buy, she was worried about service charges. I helped her claim a range of entitlements from Attendance Allowance and Pension Credit to free Council Tax and TV license, which allowed her to make the move. The best thing is, it gave her a new lease of life – not just financially, she really benefited from the lower maintenance home and company on her doorstep.’
Entitlements Example
Ask our friendly team about entitlements advice on 0345 556 4120.
Recently used McCarthy Stone Resales for the sale of our apartment at Robert Adam Court in Alnwick. Would thoroughly recommend them to anybody who is thinking of selling – it costs a bit more than if you use a local estate agent, but is worth it for a) the wider access to the target market for these apartments through their network, and b) the specific knowledge and expertise of the House Manager. In our case Philip, the Manager at Robert Adam Court, was extremely helpful and played an important part in the sale process. Many thanks.
Robert Adam Court, Alnwick
“I would particularly like to thank House Manager, Gillian Wright at Grove Court, not only for her help during the sale process, but her dedication to her role during the five years my mother lived at Grove Court. I would also like to thank Brendan Mann for his help with negotiating the sale of the property. I would highly recommend McCarthy Stone Resales.”
Mr Smith, Grove Court
“The resales team have done a brilliant job in finding me a purchaser at a sensible selling price. I am very happy with the service I received and believe that the teams specialist knowledge about the intricacies of retirement living along with a client base of people interested in this particular type of property has led to a successful outcome all
round. Thank you so much for all your help.”
Carolyn Chapman, Rowleys Court
“Our House Manager Kerry is a real superstar. She’s always there to help straight away, no matter how big or small the issue is. It is so comforting to have somebody there who you know you can rely on. She makes life so easy for us.”
Mr and Mrs Clarke, Homeowners, Walsall
“We are very lucky to be very active and able to do things we love in life. We’re regularly off on holiday. We have nothing to worry about now as we can lock up and leave knowing our apartment is part of this fabulous development with 24-hour security.”
Mr and Mrs Fleming, Homeowners, Anstruther
“Lifestyle Living apartments are absolutely perfect for those looking to downsize with no other requirements. We’re living as independently as we always did, but now with much more flexibility and fun!”
Mr and Mrs Hale, Homeowners
“It’s fantastic to see everyone come together and join in with the celebrations, the residents have enjoyed it immensely (especially the margaritas!) It’s occasions such as these that truly demonstrate the vibrancy of our retirement communities.”
Allison Crews-Orchard, House Manager
“I’ve always been a sociable person, so it’s lovely that there are always other people around and lots of activities to get involved in, like the coffee mornings, film nights, and of course, the art classes. There is always something going on at the development.”
Mrs Hampton, Homeowner, Poundbury
“I’d 100 per cent recommend downsizing into a McCarthy Stone property – you won’t look back.”
Dermot and Sue Bradley, Homeowners
“Living here is so fantastic because we are completely independent with the added bonus of getting together with other homeowners as and when we want to.”
