The kids have finally flown the nest and the big family home you all once shared now feels just a bit too big.
You’re ready to downsize, find something smaller and easier to maintain—ultimately the home you know you can spend your retirement years enjoying.
You might even be thinking of the future and looking for a neighbourhood where you know you’ll feel safe and taken care of, no matter what.
If you’re considering a move to an over-55’s complex or retirement village, the last thing you want is all the stress and hassle that comes with the territory. Selling your home and buying or leasing your retirement property should be an exciting step in the next part of your life’s journey, not one that’s swamped in red tape and confusing legislation that you have to try and figure out.
Selling your home and buying or leasing your retirement property should be an exciting step in the next part of your life’s journey, not one that’s swamped in red tape and confusing legislation that you have to try and figure out.
Moving into this period of your life should be an exciting adventure. After all, you’ve worked hard for this, right? We bet you’ve been picturing your retirement for years. Imagine all the fun things you’re going to do with your days—visiting with friends and family, finally getting serious about all those hobbies you’ve wanted to try, and maybe even taking up a new activity, like golf or tennis, with all that extra time on your hands!
Picture peaceful living in a retirement complex that’ll support all your future needs.
Now… imagine an easy, smooth transition to get from where you are now to that point. Let’s make sure the path is clear and you’re moving in before you know it.
With all the legalities in our hands, we’ll guide you through the process of securing your retirement home so all you have to do is sign on the dotted line (over a cup of tea, of course!).
We dive into all the complicated paperwork so you don’t have to. We can clearly explain the differences between the Retirement Village Act and the Land Lease Act in a way that makes sense, so you know exactly what you’re signing up for. And, when you’re happy and ready to make a commitment, we’ll get all the paperwork ready for you to sign.
Moving into a retirement property is all about stepping into the next thrilling phase of your life, so let’s make it feel like that!
As a purchaser or leaser of an over-55’s or retirement village property, you can expect:
We make sure to clearly define all the different options available to you so you know exactly what to expect.
We translate all that complicated and confusing legal jargon into simple terms so you can make fully informed decisions about your retirement and future.
You’ll know what’s expected in terms of what you need to produce and why so there are no surprises, only exciting milestones!
Are you ready to experience the smoothest transition into this next stage of your life? If you’re already picking out furniture for the retirement home of your dreams, it’s time to talk to us.
Simply put, it’s a community of homes where all the residents are over the age of 55. It’s run by a management company or operator who provides maintenance, security and management of the village for all the residents. Villages are mainly for those who are able to live independently, although some villages do also provide assisted living for those with additional needs.
The key differences are usually in the agreements that are in place with regards to the leasing, loan or licensing. In over 55’s communities, the agreement is usually for the land, while in retirement villages, it’s for the property.
In effect, you’re actually leasing the land so it’s not a contract process in the same way as buying a home that’s not in a retirement village or over 55’s community would be. It’s actually a much simpler process if you know the legislation and finalising a purchase is an easy and enjoyable experience for all our clients.
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