Housing that adapts to you as you grow

Housing that adapts to you as you grow older THE ANCHOR SOCIETY

Anchor Society A key part of our work is to enable people to remain in their homes as long as possible, through: Grants Loans Technology Keeping Active (Active Ageing Bristol) Emploment (with Business In The Community) Housing

• Homes great to live in when you are able, but as you get older: Stairs can become an issue and unsuitable Accessibility into your home becomes a problem Visiting shops/surgeries etc becomes more challenging

There are good solutions Home adaptions – West of England Care and Repair have an excellent service Living in a retirement village or complex

Kirkby Road, Lawerence Weston, Bristol

Fully Accessible, adaptable

Adaptable interior 2 Bedroom Stairs include grab rail 2 Accessible bathrooms Carer can live in

Part of a community and close to amenities

The ‘deal’ Over 55’s Limited funds Part ownership (above 75% no rent, below 75% affordable rent) On resale you keep the equity on the part you own Long leasehold – low annual ground rent Bristol City Council have nomination rights Anchor has the right to buy back

Do they work? Yes – highly popular We allow ‘staircasing’ – you can buy a part and then buy more at a later date. We also keep the value of our part of home – win: win

Anchor Society www. anchorsociety. co. uk