Your Questions, Answered

All of our Lodges are managed by our specialist property management company, Churchill Estates Management. CEM are a retirement specialist company within the Churchill Living Group, rather than by an unrelated third-party managing agent.

Yes. Churchill Living is the only major housebuilder to offer a 3 year warranty period as standard. Churchill  is also a member of the National House-Building Council and every Churchill apartment is also covered by a 10 year NHBC Buildmark warranty.

As with any property, you have to pay your local Council Tax - within the band allocated by the local council. Additionally, you will have to pay for the electricity you use in your own apartment.

You will have to pay for your own TV licence. However, a TV licence is free for those over 75 but has to be applied for.

There are no other hidden day-to-day charges to pay.

Buildings Insurance is covered by the service charge, however you will need to take out your own Contents Insurance.  Because of the Safety and Security of our buildings, Contents Insurance premiums are typically much lower than offered to those living in their own houses.

Repairs to the fabric of the building, the communal areas, the safety and security systems (including those inside your apartment) and the garden are all covered by the service charge and will be taken care of by the management company, Churchill Estates Management.

Repairs in your own apartment are your responsibility but, of course, the Lodge Manager can provide you with help and advice.

The service charge covers your Lodge Manager, security and emergency call systems, building insurance, maintenance of the building and grounds, heating and lighting of communal areas, and the upkeep and furnishing of shared spaces. You'll also pay your own Council Tax, electricity, TV licence (where applicable), and contents insurance.

A detailed budget is available for every development, and we work hard to keep costs as low as possible.

While buildings insurance is covered by the service charge, you will need to take out your own contents insurance. Due to the excellent safety and security of our buildings, contents insurance premiums are typically lower than the ones offered to those living in their own houses.

Churchill Retirement Living is a registered builder with the National House-Building Council (NHBC). Every Churchill apartment has a 10 year NHBC build mark warranty. Individual Sales Executives will be delighted to give you full details.