As with any leasehold property, Owners must pay ground rent (unless the lease of the development/apartment you have chosen was granted after 31 March 2023 in line with current legislation) and a service charge, which includes all exterior maintenance, redecoration and upkeep of communal areas (hallways, lifts, stairs, paths, driveways etc).
The retirement home cost includes many things you would have to pay for anyway: heating in your own apartment (on selected developments), water and sewerage charges, buildings insurance and extras like window cleaning and garden maintenance.
It also includes many of the things you would expect to pay extra for: the services of the Lodge Manager, 24 hour Careline Monitoring, the furnishing, heating and cleaning of the Owners' Lounge and more are all included in the retirement home cost.
Our Service Charges explained...
Many Owners are pleasantly surprised that the service charges for their apartment frequently work out less than what they were paying, in comparable costs, on their previous property.
We appreciate everyone’s household costs will differ, and when deciding to purchase a Churchill apartment, your Sales Executive will go through your costs in detail and complete a ‘Savings Calculator’ based on your current property. Ensuring complete transparency and a helping hand throughout the process.
In terms of Churchill retirement home prices, you can visit our Retirement Apartments For Sale page to browse through our different homes and communities.
At Churchill Living, we are pleased to announce that Owners will no longer pay exit fees when selling or subletting their apartments.
These charges have been completely removed, making the process far more straightforward and hassle-free. Whilst many retirement housing providers still apply fees, we are setting a new standard by abolishing them entirely.
Spencer McCarthy, Churchill’s Chairman and CEO, emphasises his commitment to ensuring the best possible experience for our Owners. By removing these charges, we are helping to provide greater peace of mind and making life simpler both for Owners and their families.