Retirement Village Contracts Entering a retirement village is a major financial and lifestyle decision.  It is prudent to include your family in the decision to move in to a retirement village. Retirement villages for the most part offer a fulfilling, communal lifestyle but you need to be aware of some of the key features of the retirement village model, these being; You don’t purchase the bricks and mortar of the retirement village unit, you are purchasing a right to occupy the unit by way of an interest-free loan to the retirement village operator; You do not receive a certificate of title and you will not be noted on the title (which is held by the retirement village operator); You are required to pay an entry fee which is returned to you or your estate less deductions when your tenure comes to an end; You still need to pay a regular maintenance fee (either weekly, fortnightly or monthly) whilst you are living in the retirement village; and Each retirement village has its own residence rules governing the conduct of the residents.

We would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!  We know this has been a difficult year for many individuals and small business – please remember that we are only a phone call away and are happy to assist you with any queries you may have during this time and provide support where needed.  Our offices will be closed from lunchtime on Wednesday 23 December 2020 and will re-open on Monday 4 January 2021.  We will be checking our voicemail during this time should you require any urgent assistance. Warm wishes to you and your family