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Moving Service for Retirement Villages & Retirement Homes

A smoother move into your next chapter

Northampton base DBS-checked staff Fully insured removals

Short answerChayce arranges removals for people moving into a retirement village, retirement flat or bungalow anywhere in the UK, including deciding what fits, packing, the move itself and settling in. Packages start from £995, removals are fully insured and staff are DBS-checked.

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Retirement moves

Moving to a retirement village, apartment or bungalow

Moving into a retirement village, retirement apartment or bungalow usually means fitting a lifetime of belongings into a much smaller space, often by a fixed completion or move-in date.

  • Deciding what comes with you

    We help you decide what fits, then pack and move it safely.

  • Planned around your community

    Delivery windows, and lift or parking restrictions, are built into the plan.

  • Where you are selling

    We coordinate with your estate agent and solicitor.

  • Family involved from afar

    Family far away can join by phone or video, without taking time off to manage the move.

We are based in Northampton and help people move into retirement housing across the UK. The new home is set up so it feels familiar from day one.

How it works

A smoother move into your next chapter

  1. 1

    Plan around your date

    A Discovery Consultation, from £150, produces a personalised plan around your move-in date.

  2. 2

    Pack and move

    Packing and removals start at £995, fully insured.

  3. 3

    Set up the new home

    Full-service moves with a dedicated coordinator start from £1,850, including unpacking and set-up.

Your decision

We do not recommend or sell retirement properties.

We help with the move itself, so the decision about where to live stays entirely yours.

Where to start

Choose a place to start

Useful guides

Read more before you decide

A senior couple spending time together outdoors on a sunny day.Moving Into Retirement Housing in the UK: Your OptionsA family unpacking moving boxes together in their new home.Moving Closer to Family: A Later-Life Relocation GuideA woman sorting belongings into a cardboard box while packing for a move.Downsizing Your Home in the UK: Step-by-Step Guide and Checklist

Our promise

What to expect from Chayce’s elderly removals service

Four things we commit to before you commit to anything, each with a page where you can check it.

  • Our own vetted teamThe work is done by our own DBS-checked people, not outsourced. Trust & safeguarding
  • Every removal insuredFully covered against loss or damage in transit, with the details in your service agreement before the move begins. Our terms
  • Prices publishedEvery package and its starting price is on our website, so you can compare before you speak to us. Packages and prices
  • One coordinatorOne named person from your first call to settling in, so you never repeat yourself to several companies. How it works

Rather talk it through first? Call 07708 925432 or message us on WhatsApp.

Elderly Removals & Downsizing: Frequently Asked Questions

Can you help me move into a retirement village?

Yes. We help you sort, pack, move and settle into a retirement village, retirement apartment or bungalow anywhere in the UK, working to your move-in date.

How do I fit my belongings into a smaller home?

We help you decide what fits, what to pass on and what to sell or donate, so you only move what will work in the new space.

Can my family help from a distance?

Yes. Family can be involved by phone or video, and your coordinator keeps everyone updated.

How much does a move to a retirement home cost?

Packing and removals start at £995 and full-service moves at £1,850. A Discovery Consultation at £150 gives you a personalised budget first.

Do you recommend retirement villages?

No. We help with the move itself, so the choice of where to live stays with you and your family.

Planning a retirement move?

Tell us a little about your situation and we’ll help you find the right next step.

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