Later living developer appoints new chief executive

He spent six years as corporate development director at UK care provider HC-One. Prior to that he spent five years as assistant director of real estate corporate finance at Ernst & Young.

Untold Living is wholly owned by Matter Real Estate, a London-headquartered investment manager that invests in build-to-rent, senior living and affordable housing.

The company currently owns and operates one scheme, Chantry Court in Westbury, Wiltshire, which recently completed a £500,000 refurbishment.

Its pipeline includes three more retirement communities in Shropshire and Sussex. Its first new build community, Sundew Court in Newport, Shropshire, is set to open in summer 2026.

Untold Living is progressing plans for a new scheme in Eastbourne, East Sussex, with a Gateway 2 Building Safety Regulator submission due in November 2025.

It is also seeking approval for a development in Crawley, West Sussex, where a planning decision has been delayed since April 2023. Untold Living provides homes for sale, rent and shared ownership.

Mr Orr said: “As we advance our developments across the UK, our focus remains on creating high-quality communities that meet the evolving needs of older people and offer an alternative to traditional later-life living.”

Mr Jewell said: “Since 2022, the team has made significant progress in shaping Untold Living’s strategy and delivering on our vision.

“Scott has played a central role in that journey, and his deep sector knowledge makes him ideally placed to lead the business.”