Retirement Homesearch Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Looking at 53 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for being extremely professional, kind, and genuinely helpful during property sales and purchases. People note that the dedicated team provides outstanding support and makes the complex selling process remarkably smooth and manageable. Some people were satisfied with the prompt, clear, and efficient communication provided throughout every single stage of the transaction. Reviewers also note how quickly everyday queries are answered, ensuring that clients always feel well-informed and fully reassured. Consumers emphasize that nothing ever feels like too much trouble for the team handling their properties.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Such an easy experience from start to finish. Homesearch did not charge any more than a local estate agent would have done, and were the perfect agents to handle the sale of my late mother’s pro... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very nice people who are very pleasant, kind, sympathetic and helpful, they speak extremely well to a high degree, Rachel and Laura to name two. If you need to buy or sell a retirement property, this... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were really struggling to sell my late mother's sheltered flat through a high street estate agent chain. A couple of viewings and no offers. Using Retirement Homesearch made all the difference. We... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After a big disappointment with another estate agent I turned to Charlotte Harvey and the team at RHS . This time I was not disappointed. I had bad luck with a couple of buyers dropping out, so it... See more

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  1. Retirement Scheme Provider

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The UK's leading retirement home specialist. Helping thousands of clients buy and sell their retirement properties for over 30 years.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good initial service

August 22, 2025
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Thank you for your positive feedback, Mike! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with our initial service. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we look forward to assisting you further on your journey.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent services from Rachel Hazel…

Excellent services from Rachel Hazel -sale team .. I cannot praise this lady enough for all her hard work and consistently helpful nudging to make sure my dad gets to his new home. Rachel has been both efficient and also quick to get back to me with the information I have required to make decisions - thanks so much Rachel you are a asset to the team.. Thanks again x

July 28, 2025
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Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Sharon! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Rachel. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, we hoping your dad settles quickly in his new surroundings.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Sales Progressor or Sales updater?

I recently used Retirement Homesearch and sadly had a very disappointing experience overall. The sales negotiator Mandy at the start was excellent, prompt, professional and really supportive, which gave me confidence initially.

However, the sales progressor completely let the process down. She has I believe an unprofessional voicemail explaining that she’s usually on hold to solicitors for long periods, so it’s best to email any questions as she can answer those while waiting. This felt unacceptable, especially given that Retirement Homesearch is meant to specialise in supporting older people moving into retirement properties.

There was no real understanding or compassion for the fact that this was an 80-year-old moving into a retirement flat. Shockingly, the progressor thought it was perfectly reasonable to exchange and complete within 24 hours, purely because both the agent and the seller’s solicitor failed to manage the process properly from the start.

All in all, despite the good start from the Mandy, the overall service was very poor, and I would not recommend this agency, particularly for those who need the care and patience you would expect when buying a retirement home.

July 9, 2025
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Reply from Retirement Homesearch

Dear Louise, thank you for sharing your feedback, we regret to hear that your experience was not an entirely positive one. For clarity the role of a sales progressor is to monitor progress of the sale, assist where possible and report information considered helpful to bring transaction to fruition. The instructed solicitor would be responsible for agreeing exchange and completion dates and then communicating this with any other parties within the transaction for approval, I am sorry to hear that a simultaneous exchange and completion took place which you may have wished to avoid. Thank you for your positive comments relating to your experience working with Mandy, this will be shared, and I know Mandy will be thrilled. We will remind our teams of the importance of clear and timely communication and the need at times for a more empathetic approach, thank you for bringing this to our attention. We wish you the very best in your new home and hope you settle quickly in your new surroundings.  

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Very good experience selling probate flat in Cheltenham with Retirement Homesearch. Rachel Hazell was great, as was Dawn Burrows - our invaluable 'home progressor'. She was so kind and responsive and excellent go-between for us and our buyer solicitor. She also kept me sane when our conveyancers (DC Law/Simplify - don't use them!) were awful and doing nothing for 2 months..
Thank you everyone at Retirement Homesearch :)

May 30, 2025
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Hi MJ, thank you for taking the time to leave a review for the team. We're happy to hear that Rachel and Dawn were on hand to guide you through the process. Wishing you all the best for the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Both Rachel & Charlotte have been…

Both Rachel & Charlotte have been informative, kind and helpful through a difficult process. I would wholeheartedly recommend their service.

May 30, 2025
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Hi Deborah, thank you so much for your positive feedback. We wish you all the best for the future!

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class

Sold a flat for a family member, decided to use Retirement Homesearch instead of estate agent due to the distance we live away, so glad we did, completely took the stress away, a professional service from start to finish was delivered by Charlotte Harvey, highly recommended

May 8, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was on my own and feeling…

I was on my own and feeling overwhelmed, but Rachel Hazel was really helpful and gave some excellent advice which helped me to look at more options.
The managers at the over 55's places were also very helpful and encouraging. The lovely Melanie even let me stay in their guest suite, on the recommendation of Rachel, so I could get a feel for the place and the area. I couldn't have done it without her and Rachel so thank you ladies. Lynn and Beverly too at the other places I viewed.
They all helped to boost my confidence to take this next step and find the right place for me.

April 16, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Retirement Honesearch

Very happy with the service from retirement home search. Both Kalise and Dawn were helpful.

March 10, 2025
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Hi Maggie, thank you for taking the time to write a great review and sharing your experience with the team. We appreciate the support and wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Mum moved into a care home and it was left to me to arrange the sale of her bungalow. Rachel could not have been more helpful. She kept in contact throughout and made the whole process easy and stress-free. I could not have asked for more.

March 20, 2025
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Hi Phil, thank you for taking the time to write a great review and sharing your experience with the team. We appreciate the support and wish you all the best.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sale of Flat

The service was fantastic especially from Charlotte Harvey who was always at the end of the phone or email. The flat that I have just sold I had been trying to sale (on and off) for 5 years using the High Street Estate Agents to no avail but once I put up with Retirement Homesearch it sold quickly, also a big shout out too for Karen the Warden who does the viewings and sales the concept of living in one of these flats.

March 12, 2025
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Hi Jon, thank you for taking the time to write a great review. We appreciate the support and wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I dealt primarily with Kalise who was…

I dealt primarily with Kalise who was extremely knowledable and professional in her advice and information. She showed excellent communication skills in what has been a very stressful time for me. Thank you so much

February 28, 2025
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Hi Lin, thank you for taking the time to leave a great review. We appreciate the support and wish you all the best.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent service.

Friendly, helpful service from the team especially Rachel Hazell. Hopefully this will result in a straightforward sale.

February 11, 2025
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Hi Elizabeth, thank you for taking the time to write a great review and sharing your experience with the team. Should you require any further assistance, we will be happy to help. Best wishes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks to Charlotte anc Debbie helping…

Thanks to Charlotte anc Debbie helping in the sale of my Dads flat in Chester,always available to help with any issues regarding the sale

February 14, 2025
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Hi David, we appreciate you taking the time to leave some positive feedback. If you need any further assistance, we are always here to help. Best wishes

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Both Charlotte and Gerry were very…

Both Charlotte and Gerry were very helpful during our purchase of a retirement apartment in Knutsford.

February 13, 2025
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Hi Lesley, thank you for the great review. We appreciate the kind words and wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good sale experience.

Retirement Homesearch made selling my late Mother’s flat very easy. Rachel our agent was always very friendly dealing with any problems efficiently. Mark the house manager did a great job showing prospective buyers the property. Thanks for making the sale go as smoothly as possible.

February 11, 2025
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Reply from Retirement Homesearch

Hi Derek, thank you for the lovely review. We appreciate this is a hard time, but are glad you had great support from the team. Wishing you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great, smooth service.

I recently sold the retirement home my mother lived in.
Every contact with Charlotte was a pleasure. She kept me so well informed by phone and email, helping and advising in a supportive way, always answering any queries promptly and with knowledge.
I highly recommend this company. It’s not easy selling your mother’s home but Charlotte made the process as pleasant as it could be.

January 24, 2025
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Reply from Retirement Homesearch

Hi Sally, thank you for the lovely review. We appreciate its a hard time but are glad Charlotte supported you through the sale. If you ever need further assistance, we are always here to help. Best Wishes.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding help

The particular person I had a lot of phone conversations with was outstanding. They went above and beyond their role.
Both during the time my relative lived there and after when the property was put up for sale.
I would strongly recommend them as they couldn't have been more helpful.
Thank you so much.

November 29, 2024
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Reply from Retirement Homesearch

Hi Stephen, thank you for taking the time to leave a great review. We appreciate the support and wish you all the best.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service experience

My elderly mother in law, as the buyer of a property, via Retirement Home Search, was supported by Jordan Joice, who was outstanding in understanding the stresses of moving home at an older age & went over and above to find answers to queries & make the process easier. Also Jordan & the sales progression team, returned phone calls within the time period they stated - a refreshing experience.

December 20, 2024
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Good afternoon, thank you for taking the time to write a great review. We are so glad Jordan understood the stress and went above and beyond. We appreciate the support and are always here to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Retirement Homesearch made this such a good experience throughout.

Charlotte has been so helpful throughout the whole process of advertising and selling my mum's retirement flat.
I was kept up to date with any relevant information and communication was prompt and everything explained well.
I would highly recommend Retirement Homesearch.
Staff were friendly and very helpful on all occasions.
Thank you so much.

December 11, 2024
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Reply from Retirement Homesearch

Hi Jayne, thank you for taking the time to leave such great feedback. Charlotte will be thrilled by the kind words. Wishing you all the best.

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