The new government’s Budget crept by today without a mention of Stamp Duty reform for downsizers.
Audley is today introducing a new incentive to help older people move in to our integrated retirement communities.
Planning policy will continue to haunt the government if it ignores the need for reform. Labour’s ‘golden rules’ and commitments to planning reform were a step in the right direction at the beginning of its tenure but now we need more detail. There must be a clear commitment to the types of home that will be built, and how the planning system will help meet those targets, rather than hinder.
More planning officers is a start, but a progressive and forward-thinking government would prioritise the delivery of age-specific properties across the UK. The benefits would be vast; creating space in the housing market, enabling people to live healthy lives for longer, alleviating pressure on the NHS and ultimately improving the quality of life for our ageing population.
Nick Sanderson, Audley Group CEO
The new government’s Budget crept by today without a mention of Stamp Duty reform for downsizers.
Audley is today introducing a new incentive to help older people move in to our integrated retirement communities.
Planning policy will continue to haunt the government if it ignores the need for reform. Labour’s ‘golden rules’ and commitments to planning reform were a step in the right direction at the beginning of its tenure but now we need more detail. There must be a clear commitment to the types of home that will be built, and how the planning system will help meet those targets, rather than hinder.
More planning officers is a start, but a progressive and forward-thinking government would prioritise the delivery of age-specific properties across the UK. The benefits would be vast; creating space in the housing market, enabling people to live healthy lives for longer, alleviating pressure on the NHS and ultimately improving the quality of life for our ageing population.
Nick Sanderson, Audley Group CEO
The new government’s Budget crept by without a mention of Stamp Duty reform for downsizers. At Audley, we're taking action.
Audley will pay your full Stamp Duty, legal fees, removal fees, and provide a specialist moving advice package. Offer is available on selected new build properties.
Please talk to our helpful property experts at your preferred village to arrange a viewing and village tour.
It would be dismissive of the new government to write a 'prescription' for the NHS next year and set a 10 year plan and not consider where people live. Rachel Reeves has promised a focus on community and prevention. This is welcome and might finally mark the moment that policymakers acknowledge how intrinsically linked housing and care are - and that is especially true for our growing older population.
Increasing retirement living options that truly meet the needs of people as they get older, promote community living and encourage people to live well and independent lives, would lift pressure off care services and indeed the NHS - at both a local and national level. The government must acknowledge this, and do so quickly."
Nick Sanderson, Audley Group CEO
It would be dismissive of the new government to write a 'prescription' for the NHS next year and set a 10 year plan and not consider where people live. Rachel Reeves has promised a focus on community and prevention. This is welcome and might finally mark the moment that policymakers acknowledge how intrinsically linked housing and care are - and that is especially true for our growing older population.
Increasing retirement living options that truly meet the needs of people as they get older, promote community living and encourage people to live well and independent lives, would lift pressure off care services and indeed the NHS - at both a local and national level. The government must acknowledge this, and do so quickly."
Nick Sanderson, Audley Group CEO
