Apartments in Loughborough and Chesterfield


Kingsdale continues its association with William Davis and is pleased to announce it has been appointed as agent for two new developments, Hasland Hall in Chesterfield and Grange Park in Loughborough. These apartments are built to the highest of standards and further details are available from www.williamdavis.co.uk. Kingsdale now manage 10 developments on behalf of William Davis.
(August 2008)


Luxury apartments in Rothley, Leicestershire


Kingsdale is delighted to be appointed as managing agent for The Grange, the latest William Davis development. Set in extensive grounds, Rothley Grange is a luxury development of 41 high specification apartments. Seven apartments are situated in the 18th century country house, dating back to 1774, and remaining new build apartments are in the grounds to the house. A feature of The Grange is the wildlife gardens, with bats, badgers and foxes and a plan is in place to ensure these areas are sympathetically managed and maintained. For more information contact William Davis on 01509 231181 or visit www.williamdavis.co.uk
(July 2008)

Regional Director Appointed


Kingsdale is pleased to announce the appointment, from 30th June, of Helen Morrell as Regional director for the Midlands area. Helen will be home based and will manage a portfolio of retirement and non-retirement developments. Helen has previously worked in the service industry and latterly held the post of Service Manager with Bovis Homes Retirement Living. Helen’s experience in the retirement sector will be invaluable and she will be a welcome addition to the management team.
(June 2008)

Retirement apartments near Gloucester


Kingsdale is delighted to have been appointed as managing agent for Queen Anne Court, Quedgeley, Gloucestershire. This development by Aspen Retirement Living, part of the Stepnell Group, consists of 50 full service apartments and bungalows, with extensive communal facilities and 24 hour staffing. This is the second Aspen development managed by Kingsdale.

First occupations will be in autumn 2008 and a substantial number of reservations have already been made. For more details visit www.aspenretirement.co.uk or telephone 0800 587 8776
(May 2008)

More apartments in Loughborough


Kingsdale is delighted to have been appointed as managing agent for the latest William Davis development, Woodbrooke Place, Loughborough. With 20 apartments, this development is built to the very highest of standards and is situated in a quiet area of the town.
For more information visit www.williamdavis.co.uk
(April 2008)

Regional Director Appointed


Kingsdale is pleased to announce the appointment of Larry Sears as Regional director for the South East area. Larry will be home based and will manage a portfolio of retirement developments in the South East and East Anglia. Larry has previous held senior management posts with Abbeyfield and Anchor Housing Trust and will be a welcome addition to the management team.
(March 2008)

Ann Mainwaring to retire


Ann Mainwaring, one of the founding Directors of the Kingsdale Group, has decided to retire at the end of March. After 12 years with Kingsdale, and well over 30 years in the retirement housing business, Ann has decided to retire from day to day management work. Ann will still retain contact with Kingsdale as she will continue as non-executive Director. The Board, staff and owners all wish Ann a long and happy retirement.
(February 2008)

Retirement apartments in Bourne


Kingsdale is delighted to have been appointed as managing agent for Browning Court, Manning Road, Bourne, Lincolnshire. This development, by Aspen Retirement Living, part of the Stepnell Group, consists of 45 full service apartments, with extensive communal facilities and 24 hour staffing.
First occupations will be in Spring 2008 and a substantial number of reservations have already been made. For more details visit www.aspenretirement.co.uk or telephone 0800 587 8779
(November 2007)

Retirement Apartments near Cambridge


The latest Bovis Lifestyle development will be finishing later this year and Kingsdale is pleased to be appointed as the managing agent. Brackenbury Manor at Histon is a development of 46 apartments, with full communal facilities and 24 hour emergency assistance.
For more details contact the local sales office on 01223 236704
(September 2007)

Apartments in Loughborough


Kingsdale is delighted to have been appointed as managing agent for the latest William Davis development, Byron Place, Loughborough. With 24 apartments, this development is built to the very highest of standards and is conveniently located for the town centre.
For more information visit www.williamdavis.co.uk
(August 2007)

Thurman Lodge nr. Loughborough


April sees the handover of Thurman Lodge, East Leake, the third retirement development to be built by Loughborough based William Davis Ltd. With 24 apartments, owners lounge and emergency call system, the development has already seen first completions. Thurman Lodge is situated in the centre of East Leake, a bustling community situated just north of Loughborough. Kingsdale is pleased to have been appointed as the management company.
For more details please go to www.williamdavis.co.uk
(April 2007)

The Tanneries, Glastonbury


Kingsdale has been appointed to manage The Tanneries, Glastonbury. Built by Glastonbury based Reynolds & Hayward, this is the third development we now manage on their behalf. There are 24 high quality apartments. The development scores high on design and has interesting and unusual garden features.
For more information ring Reynolds & Hayward on 01458 832111.
(March 2007)

Rosie the guide dog


Owners at Rosebrook Gardens in Oadby are making a big effort to collect money for a guide dog. With a target of £5,000 owners have had coffee mornings, bric-a-brac sales, mini markets and raffles to kick start the fund.
(January 2007)

Harroway handover


The latest Bovis Lifestyle retirement development came into management in December. Situated in Fetcham, Leatherhead, this luxury development of 27 apartments has already seen its first occupants. For more details of Harroway Manor telephone the local sales office on 01372 374928
(December 2006)

Delightful Darwin Manor


The latest Bovis Lifestyle retirement development came into management in July. Situated in Great Cambourne, near Cambridge, this luxury development of 32 apartments has already seen its first occupants.
For more details telephone the local sales office on 01954 710428.
(July 2006)

Kingsdale Wins Right to Manage Retirement Estate


Kingsdale is delighted to announce they have completed their first management contract under the Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Act 2002, popularly knows as “Right to Manage”. In short, this legislation gives leaseholders the right to appoint the managing agent of their choice rather than the one imposed on them by their landlord.

We believe we are the first Association of Retirement Housing Member to win the right to manage.

Kingsdale was approached by a group of leaseholders on a retirement estate in Keynsham, near Bristol, to ask if they could assist in changing their agents, a large national company. Kingsdale was able to guide the leaseholders through the tortuous maze of legislation and set up the necessary mechanisms to achieve change and were rewarded with the future management of the estate.

Steve Cieslik, Director of Operations at Kingsdale, states “We are delighted to have been able to assist the leaseholders in changing their agent. As a company specialising in retirement housing and working with owners’ boards, we were able to offer a fully comprehensive service – from company secretary to managing agent – to the leaseholders. Leaseholders now have a direct say in the management of their estate. This has already produced benefits such as cheaper insurance premiums, lower lift and other servicing costs.”

Whilst the Right to Manage process is not simple, Kingsdale were able to do all the work without the need for solicitors, thus keeping costs down.

If you are dissatisfied with your current managing agents, then please feel free to contact us to discuss the matter. Telephone 01275 817111
(May 2006)

Apartments in Ashby


Kingsdale has been appointed to manage The Vaults in Ashby de la Zouch. Built by Loughborough based Bond Construction this development should see first completions in May. These 19 upmarket apartments are very close to the town centre of Ashby and are sure to be in demand.
Contact the agent, Foster Corley for more details on 01530 417799 (February 2006)

St.John's Place, Glastonbury


Kingsdale has been appointed to manage St John's Place, Glastonbury. Built by Glastonbury based Reynolds & Hayward, this is the second development we now manage on their behalf. The 18 one-bedroom apartments are built for investors or first time buyers.
Contact the agents, Ian Jeanes on 01458 833 123 or Websters on 01458 840 045 for more details. (February 2006)

Delightful Deercote


Deercote Court, Cheshunt, designed and built by Bovis Homes Retirement Living, has won the best assisted living development award from the "Your New Homes" magazine.
For more details of this development please telephone the sales office on 01992 634950. (February 2006)

Derby apartments in demand!


Kingsdale has been appointed to manage Rowley's Mill, in Derby. Built by Loughborough based William Davis Limited, this 57 unit development is aimed at first time buyers. The apartments are finished to a very high standard and are fully fitted and "ready to go". Demand has been exceptionally high with nearly 50% of the apartments sold in the first few weeks of opening. For more details go to the William Davis website www.williamdavis.co.uk (December 2005)

Mansfield retirement apartments


Kingsdale is pleased to have been appointed as managing agent for Churchgate in Mansfield. This development of 41 retirement apartments has been built by Loughborough based William Davis Limited and first occupations are expected early in the New Year. Development services and facilities include an owners lounge, 24 hour emergency help and a part time Court Manager. For more details go to www.williamdavis.co.uk (December 2005)

Macmillan Coffee Morning 30th September


Once again, Kingsdale retirement developments "did their bit" for the world's biggest coffee morning, with local events being organised around the country.
Congratulation go to Brompton Court , Bournemouth who managed to raise a magnificent £213.00. (Sept. 2005)

Bovis launch their Kesgrave Development


Over 300 people attended a recent sales launch for the new fully serviced development at Kesgrave, near Ipswich. The development consists of 41 apartments, full communal facilities, including a restaurant and guest suite. Staff are on duty 24 hours a day and individual owners benefit from one and a half hours assistance each week.
Such was the interest in Kesgrave that over 30 priority reservations were taken. Bovis hope to see first occupations in October. (May 2005)

Kingsdale manage apartments in Keynsham


Kingsdale has been chosen to manage Albert Mill in Keynsham following the decision of the Owners’ Board to replace their current agent, a large national management company.
Operations Director Steve Cieslik states “I’m delighted to be working with the Owners and Owners’ Board at Albert Mill. We specialise in working with Owners’ Boards and have been chosen because we can provide the full package of services, including company secretarial work, as well as a flexible and cost effective service. Albert Mill owners found that our insurance rates were some 25% cheaper than the previous management company”. (March 2005)

Tsunami Appeal Raises Thousands of Pounds!


The generosity of Kingsdale's owners raised several thousand pounds for the Tsunami appeal. The owners organised coffee mornings, bring and buys and afternoon teas to raise this magnificent sum, having been touched by the plight of those effected by the disaster.
Well done to all. (March 2005)

Redhill Sales Launch


Bovis Homes Retirement Living have announced their next luxury retirement development and a sales launch is planned for 20th/21st April. For more details telephone Bovis on 01474 876363. (January 2005)

Kingsdale announce further work with William Davis


Kingsdale have negotiated terms to manage a retirement development in Mansfield and a non-retirement development in Derby. Operations Director Steve Cieslik states 'We are delighted to be working with a quality builder and developer like William Davis Limited. We have been chosen to do their management on the basis of our flexible approach to management and cost effective solutions to development and build issues.
(January 2005)

Huge interest in Rosebrook Gardens, Oadby


Nearly 200 people have registered their interest for a sales presentation on 28th January. This development of 26 two bedroom bungalows and one two bedroom apartment is built to a very high standard. Facilities include Visiting Manager, 24 hour emergency assistance, owners' lounge, satellite television and large landscaped gardens. For more details please telephone William Davis 01509 231181. (January 2005)

Bovis wins Silver for Cavendish Court!


Congratulations to Bovis Homes Retirement Living for winning Silver in the 'What House?' house awards, dubbed the "Oscars for the Homebuilding Industry". Their development at Cavendish Court, Cambourne, Cambridgeshire was judged second in the "Best Retirement Homes" category. (December 2004)

Kingsdale Signs Agreement to Manage Development in
Leicester and Oadby


Kingsdale is pleased to have been chosen by Loughborough based builder and developer William Davis to manage their prestigious new development in London Road, Leicester. This 23 unit development consists of freehold and leasehold dwellings and first occupations are expected in December.

Kingsdale has also been chosen to manage a new retirement development being built in Oadby, near Leicester. More details to follow soon. (December 2004)

Kingsdale Signs Agreement to Manage Apartments in Glastonbury


Kingsdale has been chosen by Reynolds & Hayward, a local developer, to manage their new development situated in Glastonbury. The development consists of 24 two-bedroom apartments, all built to a high specification. A great deal of thought has been given to design and the communal entrances have all been finished in low maintenance materials, with stainless steel handrails and other modern finishes.

The apartments will be completed in December 2004. Details are available from the selling agent Ralph Bending 01458 831212 or Websters 01458 840045. (December 2004)

Demand High for New Bovis Homes Swindon Development


Priory Manor a lifestyle development of 49 luxury apartments is nearing completion with the first occupants moving in at the end of the year. A recent sales launch showed a very high demand for these apartments and a number of deposits were taken. Facilities include owners lounge and guest suite.

For details of all Bovis developments please contact Bovis Homes Retirement Living on 01474 876363. (November 2004)

New Bovis Developments come into Management


Two luxury retirement developments saw their first occupancies earlier this year.

Deercote Court, Cheshunt is a full service retirement development for the over 60's. Comprising 15 one bedroom and 36 two bedroom apartments, the development is set in attractive gardens and is very close to local amenities. Facilities include an owners' lounge and hobbies room, restaurant and guest suite. Services include 24 hour staffing and one and a half hours domestic help per week. (July 2004)

Hinchley Manor, Hinchley Wood. This 60 unit development marks a departure from the usual Bovis retirement development. This lifestyle development is designed for the more active retired homeowners. It is very conveniently located for local shops and facilities include two owners' lounges and a guest suite. (July 2004)

Local MP Opens Bromsgrove Retirement Development


On Friday 4th June Julie Kirkbride, MP for Bromsgrove, officially opened Brook Court, a Bovis Full Service development. Julie was given a tour of the development. Prior to unveiling the official plaque, she told an audience of some 80 people, most of them owners, that this concept of retirement living was new to her and that she was most impressed by what she saw. After a hot buffet lunch Julie spent time talking to both owners and prospective owners.

Sales at Brook court have been very buoyant and only a handful of apartments remain. Contact Bovis on 01474 876363 for details.
(June 2004)

Kingsdale Strengthens Management Team


Steve Cieslik joined Kingsdale in January 2004 as Operations Director.

Steve is a law graduate, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Housing and a Fellow and founder member of the Institute of Residential Property Management. Steve's career in retirement housing management spans more than 25 years. He has worked for housing associations and for private management companies and held Directorship positions at both Haven Management and Peverel Management Services Limited.

Steve has been an Executive Committee member and the Treasurer of the Association of Retirement Housing Managers and currently sits as a Board member for a housing association. (January 2004)