The Firs, Old Road North, Kempsey, Worcestershire, WR5 3JZ - For people aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA

•Available NOW! Register your interest today •One bedroom first floor apartment •Suitable for a single occupants only who must be aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA

Platform Housing are delighted to present The Firs, a Retirement Living scheme in the sought after rural village location of Kempsey, Worcestershire.

Suitable for a single person aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP / DLA benefits.

Kempsey is a fairly large village in the Malvern Hills District in the county of Worcestershire, and benefits from amenities such as a Morrisons daily, public houses, GP's, a community centre and so much more.

Please note, applicants for upper-floor apartments must be able to safely use stairs in the event of an emergency.

The property briefly comprise of-
* Kitchen
* Living room
* Bathroom with level access shower
* One single bedroom
* Gas fired central heating - from a community scheme
* Double glazing
* The property benefits from communal parking and communal gardens
* Communal lounge area
* EPC rating - C

*Council tax band - A

One months rent of £776.27 in advance is required on the tenancy start date (our preferred method of payment is Direct Debit) Housing Benefit and Universal Credit is accepted.

Please note that if you are claiming  or Housing Element of Universal Credit there are some service charges that would not be covered that are included in the rent. These include £10.77pcm administration charge, £63.49pcm personal heating charge, £0.48pcm site licences charge, and a £7.85pcm support charge. A Lettings Officer can give you a full break breakdown of the charges of what is eligible for  payments.

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.

You will be offered a starter tenancy and 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 a current Private Tenant, Council Tenant or a Housing Association Tenant / (Platform Housing Group Tenant) you will be required to give notice on your current home. This is usually 4 weeks or 1 months’ notice. You will only need to give Notice if you have been informed that you are being considered/offered a property. If you have any further questions, please contact your landlord.

Please note all properties are unfurnished and Platform Housing Group does not cover your contents as part of the tenancy agreement. Contents insurance is the responsibility of the tenant.

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