FAQs

Yes. You will acquire your property on a leasehold basis. It is your own home, meaning you continue to benefit from the investment in a property of your own. You can choose to sell the property on the open market at any point in time after you move in.

Because the Elysian philosophy is to give you access to the very best life has to offer all while letting you live your life on your own terms, and in your own home. We take care of running and managing our retirement communities, free from the burden of maintaining a property and garden you can live the life you choose.

Yes, the minimum age to occupy a property is 65 years.

Visitors or guests can stay with you, either in your own home or in our guest suites which can be booked in advance (there is a charge and a maximum three-night stay – subject to ongoing review of usage).

Yes – visitors and guests are welcome to use the facilities.

Yes, we welcome well-behaved pets including dogs, cats, and other small pets. We just ask that you let us know before moving in.

Yes, non-structural alterations are permitted. However, we ask that proposed changes are approved by our General Manager who can’t refuse any reasonable alterations.

No, renting out your property is prohibited under the terms of the lease. For the avoidance of doubt, this also prohibits short-term letting via websites such as Airbnb.

All our retirement communities are managed by us with a highly trained, on-site team. We can ensure the quality of all the services and facilities across the buildings and grounds in the long-term as we operate them directly ourselves.

We at Elysian are proud to say that in the vast majority of situations, you will be able to stay living in your property with flexible care provision to suit your needs should it be required. Under exceptional circumstances, where we don’t have the necessary specialist services to ensure the safety and well-being of the homeowner and other members of the community this may not be possible.

When it comes to care, we know that your needs may change over time. This is why, should you need it, our provision is completely flexible and tailored to you. The level of support we offer is among the UK’s most extensive in domiciliary care and with experience providing support for over 40 years, we’re confident we can help you to live as fully and independently as possible.

Building, running and maintaining the large amount of communal amenity space and facilities that Elysian offers comes with a considerable cost both upfront and over the longer-term. Elysian charges additional fees so there is no need to increase the initial purchase price of your property to account for the running and maintaining of the communal amenity spaces. Our model guarantees that facilities are well maintained and operated at a first-class level for the long term and in a way that gives you certainty about the quantity and timing of your outgoings.

In addition to the initial purchase price there are two fees to pay.

Fixed monthly service charge – this covers the ongoing staffing and management of the building and the exceptional services and facilities within the common areas.

Exit Fee – this covers the upfront cost of creating the substantial additional communal areas and facilities along with the long-term expenditure maintaining the buildings, facilities and grounds and replacement of furniture, fixtures, and fittings.