Right to Manage in Leasehold Retirement Housing – A Case Study

Under the Housing (Right to Manage) (England) Regulations 2012, leasehold tenants have the right to arrange their own management through the establishment of a ‘Right to Manage’ company. This Case Study narrates the experience of residents living in Fernw

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Buying a retirement property (FS17)

For many people, retirement and sheltered housing allows you to retain the independence of having your own front door whilst having the reassurance of additional services and assistance close by. This factsheet discusses the key things to be aware of

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Private Retirement Housing: Code of Practice – England

The Code for England was launched on 1 June 2016 by the Government under the Leasehold, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. It aims to promote best practice in the management of leasehold retirement housing, regardless of whether the services are prov

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Growing Older Together: The Case for Housing that is Shaped and Controlled by Older People

This Housing LIN Case Study Report shows how collaborative models of service delivery for older people are now being widely adopted in the heath and care sectors and suggests that housing could do more to embrace this. And with an increasing interest in b

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Buying Retirement Housing (Factsheet 2)

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 briefly explains your rights and responsibilities

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