Low maintenance and good security make a Fairview retirement property ideal for Ann

Having settled into her new home at Fairview New Homes' Maple Court over-60s retirement living development in Brentwood for a while now, Ann Pitman is delighted with her choice of property. She bought a two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment at this Essex new homes scheme and splits her time between the UK and a property that she and her partner have in sunny Cyprus.

For Ann, moving to a smaller home that doesn't need much looking after, set in a secure, gated environment, means she can hop between the two countries with complete peace of mind: "Alan's house in Cyprus is a real home to us and so we like to visit when we can. It became apparent to me that my three-bedroom bungalow just wasn't suitable for my lifestyle; it was not only too big, but I was becoming concerned about leaving it for long periods of time.

"At Fairview's Maple Court the apartments are located in a gated development and the first thing that struck me was how safe and secure it felt. I loved the fact that the gardens and communal areas are maintained for you, meaning minimal work and hassle for when we go abroad. Plus we are now even closer to Gatwick Airport than where I was in Langdon Hills, making it perfect for our regular trips to Cyprus."

She adds: "Having now lived at Maple Court for a few months, I am extremely happy with my situation. The worry of leaving a property has been lifted from my mind so I can enjoy our time in Cyprus fully."

There are still a handful of two-bedroom properties left for sale at Maple Court, priced from £215,000. Like 90% of the owners at the development, Ann used Fairview's part exchange offer to help speed up the process of moving in. In fact, the company were able to sell her old home within just 24 hours! The site is open for prospective buyers to view seven days a week, from 10.00am to 5.00pm.

Ann Pitman used a part exchange deal to move from her old home to the new two-bedroom apartment at Maple Court, which she can "lock up and leave" when she travels to Cyprus to her other home