Turners Oak

28/08/2026

At Turners Oak we are all about providing information and advice on top of our estate agency service.
I'm delighted to be producing these guides - the first of which is specifically for families needing to sell a home when a loved one moves into a care home.
It covers the practical, financial, legal and emotional considerations.
It will be on our new website soon, in the meantime if you'd like a digital copy or hard copy just let us know.

21/08/2026

Such a pleasure to be chatting with Sara and Lexie from MoveiQ about all things downsizing/rightszing

16/06/2026

For when moving home is about more than property.

Read what some of our clients and their families have said about using Turners Oak to sell their home in later life.

If you're thinking about moving in later life - whether that's to downsize, live somewhere that allows you to maintain independence, free up some money, or move to assisted living or a care home - we are here to help.
No jargon, no sales-pitch just honest advice and support.

You don't need to be ready to move to talk to us — in fact, it's best if you're not.

You can sign up to our newsletter on the website www.turnersoak.co.uk
email us: [email protected]
Call us: 020 3916 6045

24/02/2026

We all know the phrase 'an English man's home is his castle'.
But what happens when a home is no longer a castle?
Read our latest blog about why our homes are so tied to our identities - especially in later life; how a wish to stay in them requires action, not just burying your head in the sand; and how by making Plan A, Plan B and Plan C older homeowners can remain in control and continue to thrive in their castle.

We all know the phrase ‘An English man’s home is his castle’. It resonates strongly with those in later life for whom this was particularly true; a generation made of breadwinners and home makers, whose homes were (and s...

13/02/2026

Let’s Talk Dementia Care and Support

Monday 23 February 2026, 11am – 12.30pm
West Hall care home supported by local organisations
Silver Friends
Age UK Surrey
Woking Council
Action for Carers Surrey
Right at Home UK
Woking Library and many more Woking & District Men's Shed Woking District Rotary Dementia Matters Woking Rotary Club

Event held at: Woking Library, Gloucester Walk, Woking, GU21 6EP

Join us for an informal Dementia talk led by Paula Rifai, Home Manager at
West Hall care home. We aim to raise awareness, where Paula will share
general information about dementia, provide an overview of the condition
and look at pathways for support.

We’ll be supported by local groups and many more. A warm space to learn,
share and feel supported.

To confirm your place or for more information, please contact Woking
Library Manager at [email protected] or via Surrey
County Council’s Contact Centre on 03456 009 009.
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04/12/2025

We lost Patricia Routledge in October 😔
But what did the woman who found fame as Hyacinth Bucket at 50 have to say about the many chapters of her later life?

"Growing older isn’t a final act—it can be life’s most exquisite chapter if you allow yourself to bloom once more.

Let the years ahead be your treasure years. You don’t have to be perfect, famous, or adored. You only need to be present—fully—for the life that’s yours.”

In our latest blog we share the wise words of Patricia Routledge shared just before her 95th birthday.

‘The Bouquet Residence, the Lady of the house speaking’

28/11/2025

It was such a pleasure to speak at Ridley Manor this week and discuss the reality of thinking and planning a move in later life.
Some great questions and sharing of experiences from the audience.

24/11/2025

Have you abandoned plans to downsize in later life?
Perhaps to 'rightsize' or move closer to family?
If so you're not alone - read our latest blog on the reasons 1.2 million older homeowners did not move and our thoughts on the impact this may have.

The HomeOwners Alliance recently conducted research that suggests that more than 1.2 million UK homeowners aged 55 and over have abandoned plans to move in the past two years. I’d love to know whether you can relate to ...

02/10/2025

This one's special.
When a home that had been lived in by one couple for over 50 years get's new owners.
A lovely keepsake left for the new owners of an old map of the area, a photo of 'our home' taken by the previous owners goodness knows how long ago, some beautiful headed paper with the home address and a stamp which embosses the home address and telephone number - back when it was just five digits!
The new owners got married on Saturday so how fitting to be carried over the threshold of their new home just four days later.
This home is full of memories, has it's own particular place in history as the previous owners were renowned academics and pioneers, and now has a lovely new chapter just beginning.
A pleasure to support and guide the sale of this one (as they all are). It's been a long and winding journey, with a lot of guidance and support. That's what we do at Turners Oak 😊