Buying into a Retirement Village

Why resident satisfaction is so high in Retirement Villages

Retirement village residents in Australia are highly satisfied and highly likely to recommend their lifestyle to others because of strong ...
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How to research retirement villages

The ultimate “How To” guide for researching retirement villages. ...
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Can a retirement village delay your entry into aged care?

If you’re weighing up a move to a retirement village, one of the biggest questions to consider is “Will this ...
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What makes a great retirement village?

Here is a question we all want answered - what makes a great retirement village? In my opinion, a great ...
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The biggest risk of Over-50’s (lifestyle) communities

The huge popularity of over 50's (lifestyle) communities with younger retirees has seen the sector explode around the country over ...
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What is the best size of retirement village to move into?

The ideal size of retirement community for you to move into is a complex argument as there are many factors ...
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Glossary of retirement village terms

When you start researching retirement villages you will find there is a whole new language to learn! Here are some ...
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Buying “off the plan”

These days, most new retirement village developments are low and high-rise apartments. To secure your place in the new development, ...
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Retirement village accreditation

When doing your research into retirement villages, you may come across villages that claim to be “accredited”. What does this ...
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Waiting lists

Retirement villages use waiting lists to keep track of potential residents wanting to buy in. Here’s what to expect. ...
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The hidden costs in retirement villages

All the hidden fees and charges associated with retirement villages - revealed! ...
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The Downsizing decision

Retirement villages are one option to consider when thinking about downsizing. Here’s how it fits with your other housing choices. ...
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Choosing a location

Choosing a location to retire is probably the first decision you need to make when considering downsizing and considering your ...
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Can I get a mortgage for my retirement village unit?

It may be the case that you don’t have enough money to buy the retirement village unit of your dreams. ...
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Types of retirement village units

Retirement villages offer two types of accommodation - apartments and villas. ...
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Can you rent in a retirement village?

Retirement villages are primarily concerned with selling units, but is it possible to rent a unit in a retirement village? ...
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Downsides of living in a retirement village

There are some downsides to living in a retirement village that potential residents should consider before making the decision to ...
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What does it cost to live in a Retirement village?

Living in a retirement village has certain costs, similar to living in your own residential home in the suburbs. This ...
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Is a retirement village a good investment?

Is buying a unit in a retirement village a good financial investment? The short answer is no. Buying a unit ...
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Retirement village operators

The retirement village industry is quite unique, in that operators are made up of corporations, not for profits, church groups ...
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