The government didn't act, so we have! MOVE FOR FREE!

The new government’s Budget crept by today without a mention of Stamp Duty reform for downsizers.

Audley is today introducing a Move For Free 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

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Stamp Duty & Legal Fees Paid*

Reserve by 31st January 2025

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.

Offer terms:: For new reservations from 31st October 2024.

Offer applicable when reserving a property before 31st January 2025.

Contract completion must take place before 30th April 2025.

Offer applies to selected new properties only, subject to status and availability.

Not available on pre-owned properties or pre-sale properties not yet built, unless otherwise confirmed.

This offer is not available on properties at Audley Shiplake Meadows or Audley Headley Court (both still in development).

Audley will pay for a specialist advice package, removal fees and solicitors fees when Audley’s nominated companies are used.

Audley will pay the cost of legal fees up to a value of £1,800 and removal fees up to £2,000

Specialist advice package includes 20 hours with Senior Move Partnership.

Audley will pay full stamp duty on a sole ownership basis.

Based on single property Stamp Duty only. Audley will not pay Stamp Duty liable for a second property.

Purchaser’s intention to take advantage of this offer must be disclosed at the time of reserving a property and recorded on the Reservation Form.

Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. The sales team can help advise on the offer that is best for you.

Audley reserves the right to withdraw or amend this offer at any time and without notice.

Audley reserves the right to send you details about membership offers, events and promotions unless opted out of when details are collected.

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