Yes.
Goldsborough Estates was set up in 1992 and acquired by Bupa in 1997.

Yes. We have stringent and robust financial controls in place and also have the backing of our parent company, Bupa, which operates across the globe.

Goldsborough Estates specialises in retirement housing. Its three main areas of business are:

 

Our headquarters are in Leeds. Our contact details are:

 

Goldsborough Estates

Bridge House

Outwood Lane

Horsforth

Leeds

LS18 4UP

 

Freephone: 0800 731 6287

Goldsborough Estates understands the importance of having highly trained staff and has 20 years of experience managing retirement and assisted living developments. All aspects of managing your home are carried out with the professionalism and expertise that you would expect from an industry leading organisation.

 

Being part of Bupa gives residents confidence and the security that they are being looked after by a reputable multinational company with a well respected brand.

We are advisors and consultants to property developers and investors who operate in the specialist retirement housing market. Our services include:

 

We can also assist with advice about specialist equipment, service charges, facilities, leasehold and management issues, site specific research and marketing.

No. We offer two types of retirement home, all of which have 24-hour emergency call-out cover:

 

This gives you the best of both worlds: secure, independent living with practical help at hand if you need it. Plus, you will have the opportunity to socialise if you wish in the communal lounge. A well-equipped laundry room, fully furnished guest suite and landscaped gardens are also among the facilities provided.

 

Our assisted living developments are located close to a Bupa Care Home. This option is ideal if you wish to maintain your independence, but you or your partner would benefit from the support of extra services such as cleaning, laundry, meals, hairdressing or physiotherapy.

 

Our parent company, Bupa, runs care homes that offer nursing and dementia care services. The link below will help you if you would like more information about Bupa's care homes.
www.bupa.co.uk/individuals/care-homes/

No. Our properties are sold on the open market and buyers do not need to have Bupa insurance.

In most cases your home will be leasehold. However please ask and we will confirm as in some developments, particularly with bungalows, they may be freehold.

Most of our retirement developments have a fully trained House Manager living on-site who can offer extra help if needed.

Residents pay a service charge to cover the cost of upkeep and maintenance. We are committed to providing value for money and continually monitor work carried out by contractors to ensure its quality. Residents are fully consulted on how money should be spent. Accounts are transparent and regularly shared with residents. All monies are kept in a separate trust funds.

We will do all we can to help you make the right choice. Please contact us if you or your family would like to see one of our developments or view a property and we’ll be happy to show you around and answer all your questions. We’ll also give you an information pack to take home.

 

It’s important to choose somewhere that will meet your needs now and into the future. Location, size, layout and facilities are also key considerations.

 

We have prepared a useful checklist that lists many of the issues you should consider before buying a retirement property.

Always discuss your plans with your bank manager or accountant and most importantly with your solicitor.

Make sure you understand everything before committing to buy, including the service charges and what they cover.

 

For more advice, you can also contact:

 

The Elderly Accommodation Counsel: 020 7820 1343

 

The Association of Retirement Housing Managers: 020 7463 0660

You can use the expert services of our own professionally qualified in-house estate agency team. We hold a list of people looking for retirement property and also advertise extensively online. As specialists in the retirement sector, we’ll ensure we find the right buyer and achieve the best price for your property.