News 0 14th June, 2021 Platinum Skies communities proud to support Loneliness Awareness Week Our team is hosting a range of events this week for its homeowners in recognition of Loneliness Awareness Week. Events to support Loneliness Awareness Homeowners at the Dorset and Wiltshire over-55s independent-living communities have organised events supporting Loneliness Awareness Week which runs from Monday 14 to Friday 18 June. Some of the activities that we… VIEW ARTICLE >
Uncategorized 0 14th June, 2021 Meet our homeowners: Mick from Salisbury Meet Mick one of our homeowners at Chapters in Salisbury. Mick tells us about what moving to Platinum Skies has meant for him. What lead to your move to Platinum Skies in Salisbury? “I moved to Chapters because my wife sadly died 13 months ago. I was living in a three-bedroom house with quite a… VIEW ARTICLE >
Uncategorized 0 7th June, 2021 Meet our homeowners: Peter & Maureen from Salisbury Meet Peter & Maureen who are two of our homeowners at Chapters in Salisbury. Together they tells us about what moving to Platinum Skies has meant for them, having relocated over 200 miles from Lincolnshire. Why did you move to Platinum Skies in Salisbury? The reason that we moved to Salisbury and Chapters is to… VIEW ARTICLE >
Lifestyle 0 4th June, 2021 What is a retirement home and how does it work? Moving to a new home is often one of the biggest, but most exciting decisions you make in life, and sometimes some of the language used during the process is confusing. So, we are here to answer a few commonly asked questions when thinking about retirement living. What does the term ‘retirement property’ mean? The… VIEW ARTICLE >
Bournemouth 0 26th May, 2021 Platinum Skies brings the communities back together with afternoon tea and music We have been hosting a whole range of events across Dorset and Wiltshire to boost our communities and bring them back together to enjoy shared activities. Events are back at our communities Homeowners at Vista in Parkstone, Esprit in Poole town centre, and Chapters in Salisbury have been enjoying various events including afternoon tea, a… VIEW ARTICLE >
Bournemouth 0 18th May, 2021 6 great garden centres to visit in Dorset We share the our favourite Garden centres in Dorset. Garden centres are the one-stop shop for everything you need to transform your garden. A trip to the garden centre can become a day out. You can buy pots, tools, garden furniture and a whole host of gifts, as well as enjoy a cup of coffee… VIEW ARTICLE >
News 0 13th May, 2021 Great dog walks in Taunton in Somerset As we move into the warmer spring and summer months, there are plenty of stunning locations in Taunton and the surrounding countryside, which offer the perfect place to walk a dog while taking in some beautiful views. There are heaps of benefits to getting outdoors for a walk including getting a burst of energy from… VIEW ARTICLE >
Industry News 0 12th May, 2021 Stamp duty on shared ownership properties Stamp duty can seem like a daunting & bewildering subject, particularly now when this tax has been subject to so many changes in the last 12 months due to the changing government guidance. Here is our guide to stamp duty and how it affects you when buying a shared ownership property. What is stamp duty?… VIEW ARTICLE >
News 0 30th April, 2021 Avon Villa: Salisbury residents will be able to own a piece of history Construction work is nearing completion on a 170-year-old listed building in Salisbury which is being converted into four one-of-a-kind apartments within an independent-living village. Avon Villa restored to former glory We purchased the Grade 2 listed Avon House, off Wilton Road, as part of the wider Old Manor Hospital site, which is being transformed into… VIEW ARTICLE >
News 0 28th April, 2021 Take in the far-reaching views over Poole at Platinum Skies open week A special open week to view and purchase a choice of stunning independent-living apartments with far-reaching views over Poole takes place next month. Both of Platinum Skies Poole properties are hosting an open week Vista in Parkstone and Esprit in Poole town centre will be open to the public to view by appointment only from… VIEW ARTICLE >
News 0 28th April, 2021 Join special innovative Sherborne open event A special innovative event enabling the public to purchase a choice of stunning independent-living apartments and houses off-plan takes place in Sherborne next week. Platinum Skies Sherborne open event The public can view a range of shared-ownership homes for over 55s in the Sherborne independent-living village open week from Monday 3 May to Sunday 9… VIEW ARTICLE >
News 0 28th April, 2021 Book a place at exclusive Salisbury open week An open event to view a range of stunning independent-living apartments, cottages, and houses close to Salisbury city centre takes place next week. Welcoming the public to Chapters in Salisbury Chapters will host a special event from Monday, May 3 to Sunday, May 9, inviting the public to view a choice of homes available to… VIEW ARTICLE >