EPICURE Early Spring 2020

PROMOTION
Join the rental revolution
at Inspired Villages
When we reach retirement age,
many of us consider moving
somewhere that better suits our
needs, whether that’s swapping
an older home that requires lots of upkeep for a
modern property or finding a house that’s a more
suitable size once children have flown the nest.
But not everyone wants to buy somewhere new,
research conducted by the Centre for Ageing Better
has shown that as many as a third of all over-60s
in the UK may be renting privately by 2040.
“In uncertain times, people tend to make fewer
big decisions,” says James Cobb, Group Sales and
Marketing Director of Inspired Villages, one of the
few retirement living providers in the UK to offer
both the option to rent and to buy.
Some people might choose to rent a retirement
property and free up equity by selling their old home.
James Cobb added: “Helping your family get on the
property ladder or freeing up money for your own
ambitions are common reasons that people want
to unburden the capital tied up in their properties.
Later living can, and should, be the best years of
your life, and liquidity does certainly give you
greater freedom of choice.”
The Inspired Villages rental plan offers buyers
a flexible and easy move, financial freedom to
release equity, and the opportunity to put equity
towards funding enriched life experiences.
Increasingly, over-55s are expressing the desire
to embrace later life which is supported in research
conducted by Inspired Villages. Research conducted
earlier this year, asked more than 2000 over-55s
across the UK, to disclose their top tip for ‘enjoying
getting older’, with results showing that the most
popular answer is to ‘enjoy life as much as possible’.
For those who don’t wish to sell the family home but
still want to move, another option is to rent out your
property while you also rent elsewhere. “Rent to rent
is a fabulous solution for many,” he says.
Inspired Villages’ Try Before You Buy option allows
you to rent a property while selling your old home,
with the option to continue renting or buy it after
six months.
“We are so confident our
buyers will love living in
one of our villages that rental
can either offer a stepping
stone or a long-term solution”
James Cobb, Group Sales and Marketing Director
Inspired Villages renters are part of a vibrant
community and enjoy all the same benefits
as homeowners, with access to facilities
including a restaurant, wellness spa and pool,
gym, bar and cinema.
Properties range from two- and three-bed cottages
with gardens to one- and two-bed apartments.
Inspired Villages offers a rental option with an
inclusive charge, including all utility and energy
costs, tied to the Consumer Price Index. There is
also a package of care and hospitality services
to suit an individual’s needs, providing an
alternative to a care home.
For more information about the
homes available at Inspired Villages,
contact the team on 0808 3019 801,
or visit: InspiredVillages.co.uk/Rental
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