Macgregor Tithe Tamworth B79 7EF - Retirement Living Village – For people aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA - RM

• One & two bedroom apartments • Register your interest today • Applicants must be 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA to apply

Platform Housing Group is thrilled to offer charming apartments in Macgregor Tithe, our inviting retirement village in Tamworth, Staffordshire. Situated off Hospital Street, this vibrant community is perfect for those aged 60+ or 55+ with PIP or DLA benefits. Built in 1999 on the historic site of the former Tamworth General Hospital, Macgregor Tithe beautifully combines modern amenities with the character of the past, including a renovated memorial hall. Choose from 62 one-bedroom and 6 two-bedroom apartments and enjoy a welcoming and comfortable lifestyle

Enjoy peace of mind with our non-resident management staff and 24-hour careline alarm service. Our community offers a lift for easy access to the upper floors, a cosy residents' lounge, a convenient laundry room, a beautiful garden, and a vibrant community centre. You can also pamper yourself at the on-site salon with a visiting hairdresser and enjoy the welcoming guest facilities. Engage in a variety of fun social activities specially organised for residents. Plus, our location offers easy access to the town centre and local amenities, with excellent transport services for exploring further afield..

The unfurnished self-contained apartments briefly comprise of;

* Hallway

* Kitchen

* Lounge

* Double bedroom (in 1-bed apartments)

* Double bedroom & single bedroom (in 2-bed apartments)

* Level access shower 

* Electric storage heaters

* Council tax band A

You will be required to pay one month’s rent in advance on the tenancy start day depending on the apartment between £752.49 - £814.84. 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. These include a £29.87pcm 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. Please note our preferred method of payment is via Direct Debit and we accept Housing Benefit and Universal Credit.

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