Colbourne Court, 116 Frederick Road, Stechford, Birmingham, B33 8AE - For people aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA - RM

• Apartments in a Retirement Living Scheme • Applicants must be 55+ and in receipt of DLA/PIP or 60+ • Join our in-house waiting list and register today!

Colbourne Court, a retirement living scheme featuring 45 apartments with a 24hr alarm system set in pretty communal gardens. Ideally located within walking distance to bus stops and local shops. Onsite facilities and visiting management staff. Regular events are held should you wish to join in.

Our onsite amenities feature residents' parking, a communal lounge, and the presence of our visiting management staff. 

With our regular events, offering the perfect opportunity to engage, socialize, and create lasting memories. Whether you seek a vibrant social scene or peaceful solitude, Colbourne Court is the place to create the retirement lifestyle you desire. 

A mix of one and two-bed apartments. All are self-contained and briefly comprise of:

• Parking
• Kitchen
• Lounge
• Bathroom with walk-in showers (no bath)
• Bedroom (some apartments have two bedrooms)
• Electric storage heating
• Double Glazing
• Council tax band A
• No deposit/fees to pay

One month’s rent in advance is required ranging from £517.79 -£574.54 (dependent upon apartment), on the tenancy start day. Please note that if you are claiming Housing Benefit or Housing Element of Universal Credit there are some service charges that would not be covered. This is a £7.79 pcm charge towards the cost of support. A lettings Officer can give you a full break breakdown of the charges of what is eligible for Housing Benefits payments.

If you are accepted and do become a Platform Housing Group tenant, you will be offered a starter tenancy. If there have been no breaches or issues within the first year of your tenancy you will be considered for an assured lifetime tenancy.   

Please be aware Housing Benefit / Universal Credit will only pay for the property you are living in, and you will need to give notice on your current tenancy.    

If you are successful in being offered this property you will be contacted by the Lettings Officer and you will need to complete an application form. At this stage the Lettings Officer will confirm the rent and service charges.  

We wish to advise you that we cannot contact customers that are not successful for the property.  

Pets are considered in accordance with the Tenancy Management Policy.  

Please visit our website for FAQ’s  https://www.platformhg.com