Finding the right retirement village When considering a move to a retirement village, it’s important to visit and tour multiple communities to find the best fit for your needs and lifestyle. These visits allow you to assess the quality of care, amenities, and overall atmosphere of each village. But to make an informed decision,… Continue reading Key Questions to Ask When Touring Retirement Villages
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A Guide to Thriving in Community Life Moving to a retirement village can offer many wonderful benefits, from a convenient lifestyle to increased social opportunities. One of the most valuable aspects of retirement village living is the ability to form meaningful connections and build a support network with fellow residents. These relationships can enhance your… Continue reading Building a Support Network and Making Connections in a Retirement Village
Moving into a retirement village is a significant decision that can greatly enhance your quality of life during retirement. The shift to a more supportive and socially engaging environment brings many benefits, but it is also a change that comes with important considerations. An important aspect of this of this decision is involving your family… Continue reading Involving Family Members in the Decision to Move into a Retirement Village: A Guide for Prospective Purchasers
Tips for a Smooth Adjustment Transitioning to a retirement village is a significant life change that can evoke a mix of emotions. Whether it’s excitement for new beginnings or anxiety about leaving a familiar home, the emotional aspects of moving to a retirement community are profound and multifaceted. Understanding and addressing these feelings can make… Continue reading Navigating the Emotional Aspects of Transitioning to a Retirement Village
Purchasing a home in a loan-lease retirement community in New South Wales (NSW), Australia is a little different from outright purchasing a new home. Moving into a loan-lease retirement community involves purchasing the right to reside in a property for a specified time, often up to 99 years, rather than buying the home outright. There… Continue reading Process and Legal Considerations for Moving into a Loan Lease Retirement Village
The average retirement age in Australia has been gradually increasing over the years. As of 2021, figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) show the average retirement age to be to be around 56.3 years for men and slightly younger for women. This was one year later than the average from 2018-19. (Australian Bureau… Continue reading The Role of Loan Lease Villages in Enabling a Timely Retirement
As our population ages, there is an increasing demand for retirement housing options that provide a sense of community, security, and convenience. Loan-lease Retirement Villages have emerged as a popular choice for retirees seeking an affordable and low-maintenance lifestyle. These unique communities offer a fresh take on retirement living, combining the benefits of homeownership with… Continue reading Understanding Loan-lease Retirement Villages: What are they and how do they work?
While our villas offer ample storage and living space, many retirees choose retirement villages as part of their decision to downsize to something more manageable than the family home. But moving into a smaller home might mean saying goodbye to some items around the home. The less you bring with you, the easier the move… Continue reading Top 10 tips for decluttering the family home for sale
As we age, we often find ourselves in need of downsizing from the family home. Moving into a retirement village is an option growing in popularity in Australia and for good reason. Retirement villages mean reduced manual labour to maintain the home, better support and access to medical facilities and a better connection to the… Continue reading Preparing your home for sale
There can be several financial benefits to moving into a retirement village. These include shared maintenance costs, potentially no need for building insurance, no council rates, and the potential for cheaper electricity expenses. There are also the lower ingoing fees compared with similar sized homes in the same area. However, the overall situation depends on… Continue reading Is buying a retirement village home a good investment?
