An "exciting" new retirement estate in Wantage is offering both rental and sales options for those who want to have more flexible options. 

Cognatum is offering the options at The Rivus in Wantage, one of their newest retirement estates.

According to Cognatum, renting on a retirement estate before deciding to buy offers many benefits, allowing individuals to experience the community and lifestyle before making a long-term commitment.

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Managing director of Cognatum, John Lavin said: “Renting buys time for long term decision making, offering the opportunity to take a slower more deliberate approach to the decision of whether to settle permanently in a particular retirement community, or in a particular area, and whether that area meets priorities such as proximity to family and friends, leisure facilities, and essentials such as healthcare.

“For those who are downsizing, a period of renting can be an attractive flexible option.

"Downsizing in later life raises so many questions about the best living arrangement and location, and renting is a great way of sense-checking decisions.

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“Living in a retirement community may involve embracing a new dynamic, and renting offers potential buyers the opportunity to decide whether this arrangement makes them feel comfortable and connected.

"Furthermore, as property owners age, their preferences and needs tend to evolve, and renting offers the flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances without the commitment of buying."

With access to Oxford, The Rivus offers a range of one and two bedroom apartments for over 55s.