Residents at a retirement housing estate in Haverhill are among the first residents to have reaped the benefits of a pilot kitchen and bathroom replacement scheme launched by Hanover.
The concept of Hanover’s Copayment scheme is that residents who rent from Hanover can pay for a new kitchen or bathroom and under certain circumstances Hanover will contribute a percentage of the cost.
Copayments will apply where kitchens or bathrooms are due to be replaced in the next 15 years. Hanover’s contribution is determined by the age of the kitchen or bathroom – the older the kitchen or bathroom the more Hanover contributes.
Following a recommendation from a friend former bank worker Malcolm Bignell and his wife Barbara moved to Hanover’s estate in Haverhill, Suffolk.
Malcolm said: “Our old house was getting too much for us. When we saw our new flat we knew it was where we wanted to spend the remainder of our days.
“During the viewing our estate manager pointed out an added bonus, because the kitchen was due to be replaced 2012 and the bathroom in 2024 we qualified for a Copayment.
“The total cost of replacing our kitchen and bathroom was £11,000. Hanover contributed 40 per cent towards the total cost for the bathroom and 80 per cent towards the kitchen which meant Hanover contributed £6,800 in total.
“I’m so glad we contacted Hanover we are delighted with our new kitchen and bathroom and look forward to entertaining our friends and family for many years to come.”
Hanover director Claire Anderson said: “Hanover is committed to providing homes that older people want to live in. Whilst we always maintain properties to a high standard, we are also pleased to offer residents the choice to purchase their own bathroom or kitchen with help from Hanover.
“The pilot scheme has been rolled out on 38 estates with uptake from 99 residents.
“The scheme is due to be reviewed later this year and will hopefully be launched early next year.”
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