The Latest Breaking News from McCarthy Stone

Over-55s are putting off their house moves due to shortage of bungalows

Too many older homeowners feel stuck in homes that no longer work for them

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2025

Calls to ‘bring back bungalows’ as some over-55s put moving plans on hold

Too many older homeowners feel stuck in homes that no longer work for them, the HomeOwners Alliance said.

Evening Standard · Sep 22, 2025

My brother has fallen victim to the retirement home transfer fee money grab

He and others continue to be fleeced by an ‘indefensible revenue stream’ set up by freeholders

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2024

'Overbearing' flats for the elderly refused by council

The 37 flats would have been built next to a roundabout but Wirral Council said it would have a "detrimental impact" on the area

Liverpool Echo · Nov 16, 2022

Former police station in West Bridgford being torn down to make way for retirement complex

More than 80 apartments will soon be built

Nottingham Post · Sep 7, 2022

'End of an era' as iconic club demolished to make way for retirement home

Developers had the original plans rejected in 2021

Liverpool Echo · Aug 1, 2022

From igloos to the tundra - Hexham veteran shares memories of military training in the Norwegian Arctic

Newcastle-born Douglas Elsworth joined the Army aged just 18 years old - and went on to have a long and prosperous career

Chronicle Live · Jul 28, 2022

Leeds retirement village with new jobs set to replace 'unkempt' allotments

Developer McCarthy Stone have submitted plans

Leeds Live · Apr 25, 2022

Call that decor stylish? Great-aunt Rose might agree…

If only we’d held on to our parents’ avocado bathrooms and swirly carpets, we’d now be as fashionable as Carrie Johnson

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2022

Plan for more than 30 ‘much-needed’ retirement homes in Wirral

The firm said the design respects the character of the local area

Liverpool Echo · Mar 30, 2022