The Heriotts, Droitwich, Worcs, WR9 8AA - For people aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA - RM

•One and two bedroom apartments •To apply you must be aged 60+ or 55+ if in receipt of PIP/DLA •Register your interest today! •

Platform Housing Group are delighted to introduce our Retirement Village, The Heriotts in Droitwich.

Just a short walk from a bus stop with routes to Bromsgrove, Worcester, and Birmingham, Droitwich is a charming town where the old meets the new, nestled along the River Salwarpe.

The Heriotts provides round-the-clock housing tenancy support for your peace of mind, with a care alarm for added security. Enjoy frequent social activities and the option to connect with others, all surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens.

Please note, applicants in upper floor apartments will need to safely be able to use the stairs in the event of an emergency.

These unfurnished self-contained homes briefly consist of- 

• Parking
• Kitchen
• Lounge
• Double bedroom (1-bed)
• Double bedroom and single bedroom (2-bed)
• Wet room
• Gas central heating
• Double Glazing
• EPC rating C
• Council tax band A
• No deposit/fees to pay

One month’s rent in advance is required between £737.64 and £822.72 (depending on apartment), on the tenancy start day and will be confirmed at application stage (our preferred ongoing method of payment is Direct Debit). Housing Benefit and Universal Credit is accepted. Please note that if you are claiming Housing Benefit or Housing Element of Universal Credit there are some service charges that would not be covered. These include an administration charge, personal alarm charge, personal heating charge, personal water charge, site licences charge and a support charge. A lettings Officer can give you a full break breakdown of the charges of what is eligible for Housing Benefits payments.

If you are successful in being offered this property you will be contacted by the Lettings Officer, and you will need to complete an application form. At this stage the Lettings Officer will confirm the rent and service charges.  

If you are accepted and do become a Platform Housing Group tenant, you will be offered a starter tenancy. If there have been no breaches or issues within the first year of your tenancy you will be considered for an assured lifetime tenancy.   

Please be aware Housing Benefit / Universal Credit will only pay for the property you are living in, and you will need to give notice on your current tenancy. If you are a current private tenant, council tenant or a housing association tenant you will be required to give notice on your current home. This is usually 4 weeks or 1 months’ notice. If you are a current tenant of Platform Housing Group, you will be required to give 4 weeks or 1 months’ notice.  You will only need to give notice if you have been informed that you are being considered/offered a property. If you have any further questions, please contact your landlord.

Please note all properties are unfurnished and Platform Housing Group does not cover your contents as part of the tenancy agreement. Contents insurance is the tenant’s responsibility.

We wish to advise you that we cannot contact customers that are not successful for the property.  

Pets are considered in accordance with the Tenancy Management Policy.  

Please visit our website for FAQ’s  https://www.platformhg.com