THE New Year celebrations may be over, but retirement specialist McCarthy & Stone has cause for even more jubilation this winter with an offer of a £10,000 discount on all the remaining apartments at its Malpas Court and Hollis Court developments.

Available for a limited time only, this offer means that anyone who purchases one of the stylish properties at Malpas Court in Northallerton or Hollis Court in Malton before February 28, 2013 - and completes before April 26 - can snap up a brand new purpose- built property from as little as £159,950 in Northallerton or £134,950 in Malton (terms and conditions apply).

As well as receiving £10,000 off the list price, purchasers will also be able to take advantage of McCarthy & Stone’s Move For Free service, which covers legal fees, stamp duty and estate agent fees, as well as provides a specialist removals team to help declutter, pack up belongings, transport and unpack - all free of charge.

“Our apartments are built around a belief that later life can be rich, rewarding and hugely fulfilling,” said Fiona Brooks, regional sales and marketing director for McCarthy & Stone.

“By removing the worry and hassle of maintaining an older property, and freeing up some valuable spare time, those opting to move to either Malpas Court or Hollis Court will be able to start enjoying their later years in style.

“This New Year we wanted to offer our buyers a little something extra to help them make their transition from old to new as easy and stress-free as possible. With this offer we hope to take away some of the financial strain, so our purchasers can concentrate on making the most out of life in their new apartment.”

McCarthy & Stone is currently selling a selection of one and two bedroom Later Living apartments at Hollis Court, plus a selection of Assisted Living apartments at Malpas Court. As well as offering a low-maintenance lifestyle, purchasers can benefit from maintained landscaped gardens, a shared lounge and the peace of mind of added security.

To find out more, call 0800 2014739 or log on to mccarthyandstone.co.uk.