Girlings Retirement Rentals is offering a £100 voucher to retired people that start their tenancy in one of 12 advent retirement properties by 31st December 2018 – an extra incentive for people to be settled and in their new home by the end of the year.

There are 12 retirement developments featured in the promotion throughout the UK, including locations in Devon, Cambridgeshire, Somerset, Surrey, Tyne and Wear, Wiltshire, Derbyshire, Cheshire and Essex – with rents starting from £450 per calendar month for a one-bedroom apartment at Homebank House in Prenton in Cheshire.

According to Gillian Girling, Chief Executive of Girlings Retirement Rentals many more older people are choosing to downsize and rent because it can free up capital, take away the stress and worry about ongoing property maintenance and allows people to budget better.

Gillian Girling says, “Renting in a retirement community is something that is becoming increasingly popular with older people. As well as the financial benefits there are also social benefits, especially for people living alone, as most developments have communal areas and organise events and outings.

“Christmas is a great time to move into a new home and enjoy the festive spirit with your new neighbours and friends. Our promotion is aimed at people who have made up their minds to move and would like to be in their new home by Christmas.

“We have a fantastic selection of properties throughout the UK ready for people to move into and hope that our yuletide gift of £100 provides a bit of extra festive cheer this year,” adds Mrs Girling.

This offer is only valid on the 12 advent properties and is only valid if the tenancy starts on or before 31st December 2018. The £100 Post Office One4All gift voucher is per tenancy and is valid to spend at over 120 high street brands, including Marks and Spencer, Argos, John Lewis, Boots, B&Q and Carphone Warehouse.

People can also choose to dine at one of the many restaurants including ASK Italian, Harvester, Miller & Carter, Pizza Express and Toby Carvery or have a fun day out at Empire cinema, Red Letter Day experiences and other venues across the UK.

Available properties include a one bedroom apartment in Willow Bank Court, East Bolden in Tyne and Wear, available for £550 per calendar month. The location offers easy access to transport links with bus stops and metro services nearby, plus the development has regular social activities including coffee mornings, trips out, games events and fish and chip nights.

Or a two-bedroom ground floor apartment in Valley View in Axminster, a thriving Devon market town offering excellent shopping facilities and rail transport links, available for £625 per calendar month. Axminster is famous for its tradition of fine carpets first produced in 1775, and more recently as the original home of Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's River Cottage.

One couple that decided to move into a retirement development is Mr and Mrs Davy who live in Homewest House in Bournemouth. They say, “We really enjoy living here, we considered moving back to Australia for the weather but since moving into Homewest House we’re confident we made the right decision to stay. We’ve lived in a lot of different places over the years, but this is the best move that we’ve ever made.”

To see all the 12 advent properties available click here.

For more information on Girlings visit: www.girlings.co.uk

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Notes to Editor:

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About Girlings Retirement Rentals

• Girlings Retirement Rentals is a family run company, wholly owned by the Places for People Group, which deals exclusively with renting private retirement property to the 55+ market throughout the UK
• Girlings has over 2,500 properties in 600 developments across the UK
• Girlings lets the majority of its units on life long (assured) tenancy agreements, which allow tenants to stay in properties for as long as they wish, providing security of tenure.
• The services of the development and property maintenance are included in the monthly payments.
• Girlings properties are predominantly one bedroom apartments. Two bedroom apartments, studios, and a small number of bungalows and cottages are also available, all within purpose built retirement developments.
• Girlings is a member of the Association of Retirement Housing Managers (ARHM), the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA) and a licensed member of the National Approved Letting Scheme (NALS). For more information visit girlings.co.uk