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  Garaging Not always provided particularly with flatted schemes but usually one-to-one and sometimes two garages are provided in the more expensive schemes..
  Gardening Some schemes with enough ground have allotments set by. Usually 'front & rear' gardens can be maintained by cottage owners should they wish to do so in accordance with the landscaping plan..
  Gardening for the Disabled Trust Provides practical and financial help to disabled people who want to garden..
  Gardens Usually communal with ease of maintenance in mind and rarely sub-divided. Sometimes with restrictions as to use; eg no washing lines and special seating areas..
  Gas Warm Award Where the temperature inside can be kept to 70 degrees farenheit when the temperature outside is 30 degrees farenheit..
  Grandparents Federation Advice and Help: Moot House, The Stow, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3AG Tel: 01279 428040.
  Grange Management (Southern) Limited Based in Chichester on the south coast with over 4000 properties under management..
  Ground Rent An annual sum paid by all the residents on a development. Usually small, often a peppercorn, but can range from £25 to £500..
  Guardian Retirement Housing A major housing association with private retirement properties for sale in many parts of the country. Milestone Place, 100 Bolton Road, Bradford, Yorkshire, BD1 4DH Tel: 01274 381600.
  Guest facilities Usually a bedroom with ensuite facilities for use by residents guests and visitors and for which a small charge is normally levied..
  Guest Room Often found in a retirement development and usually rented out for a small sum..