Retirement Living & New Builds

Escaping to the South Coast and Southern Highlands

Sydneysiders are increasingly heading south for their retirement escape. Drawn by big blue skies, green pastured hills rolling down to the sea, and beautiful gardens and national parks - as well as house prices that are significantly lower than in Sydney - the South Coast and Southern Highlands offer a tempting alternative to city living.

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By Staff Writers

Published on May 07, 2012

Retirement Living & New Builds

Resident Joan Gould at Waratah Highlands, Bargo

"My little dog Muffy tripped me up with his lead while I was feeding the chooks. I was knocked out and lay their unconscious for about 30 minutes. When I woke up, my little dog was looking at me - there was nobody else - and I thought it was damned silly to take this sort of risk."

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By Staff Writers

Published on May 07, 2012

Retirement Living & New Builds

Rodney and Jacque Cole at The Arbour, Berry

"We appreciate the village ownership structure. Our interests are protected, but if there is a problem this can be passed to management for such action as may be necessary. The caring and professional attitude of management and staff confirms our decision to move to The Arbour."

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By Staff Writers

Published on May 07, 2012

Retirement Living & New Builds

Dee Why Gardens Roadshow attracts original Picasso and priceless Inca jewellery

Dee Why Gardens inaugural Antique Roadshow is the talk of the town today in Sydney's Northern Beaches. The established retirement village, known for its outstanding residence options set admist relaxed and leafy surrounds, didn't disappoint a crowd of 200 visitors when some unexpected posessions stole the show!

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By Staff Writers

Published on May 07, 2012

Retirement Living & New Builds

Marjorie Wagner Wood - Maple Grove, Casula

"My mum and dad used to bring us to Casula for picnics; it was a nice day out from where we lived in Bexley which was half an hour away by car. Of course, it was real countryside then, lots of market gardens and fields.

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By Staff Writers

Published on May 07, 2012

Retirement Living & New Builds

New Macarthur Gardens Retirement Village plans displayed

The plans for the new Stockland Macarthur Gardens Retirement Village in Campbelltown were released with a crowd of over 500 attending the viewing.

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By Staff Writers

Published on May 07, 2012

Retirement Living & New Builds

Ray and Val Kennebury at Meadowvale Village, Pakenham

Health had become an issue for Ray and Val. After his long career working with dairy farmers across Victoria and Tasmania, they chose to move to Meadowvale. And they love it, Ray stating: "I keep telling people - while you have good health, go and enjoy life!"

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By Staff Writers

Published on May 07, 2012

Retirement Living & New Builds

Southern Cross Lynbrook - Six Star Luxury

Spectacular is not a word one usually associates with village communities, but Southern Cross Lynbrook easily delivers on this label. Its quality of design, maximum six star energy rating and stunning clubhouse, complemented by an impressive residential aged care facility adjacent.

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By Staff Writers

Published on May 07, 2012

Retirement Living & New Builds

Resident Leola McColl at The Village Glen

"I have been here 20 years this month and haven't stopped laughing since. We came here looking for somewhere for Don's mum. I was working and Don was semi-retired. We got to the entrance and I said, ‘This is where I am going to live.'"

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By Staff Writers

Published on May 07, 2012

Retirement Living & New Builds

Residents Jock and Liz Smith at Richfield Village, Aspendale

"A big family home needed money spent on it. We needed a new kitchen and we needed a new en suite; it was going to cost us $80,000 to $90,000. Being Scottish, having to spend this money was one of the major deciding factors for us looking at a retirement village.

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By Staff Writers

Published on May 07, 2012

Retirement Living & New Builds

Residents Val and Barry O'Meara at Waterford Valley Lakes

We had a big home and decided to downsize. We first bought an apartment in Port Melbourne on the third floor, which we loved, but you couldn't park the car easily and with the hotels all round you open all hours with the drunks - it was a problem.

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By Staff Writers

Published on May 07, 2012

Retirement Living & New Builds

Sell Your Home: for More Money and Less Stress

Before you sell up the family home to help fund your retirement, here's a heads up on how you can get the best possible price.

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By Julie Lobascher

Published on May 04, 2012

Retirement Living & New Builds

Justine Elliot- Federal Minister for Ageing

There has hardly been a dull moment for Justine Elliot since, subsequent to last year's Rudd-slide, she was appointed Minister for Ageing.

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By Staff Writers

Published on May 04, 2012

Retirement Living & New Builds

What are the Different Types of Retirement Village?

Understand the village landscape before you take the plunge. From freehold and leasehold to license accommodation tenure, be across the options.

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By Guy Vinden, Atkinson Vinden Lawyers

Published on May 04, 2012

Retirement Living & New Builds

RVA Village Accreditation - Establishing Quality Accommodation Standards

Accreditation is a Retirement Village Association (RVA) initiative to establish high industry standards and safeguards for residents.

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By Staff Writers

Published on May 04, 2012

Retirement Living & New Builds

Forces of Change: Retirement Village Industry Operators

The transition of village communities from a charitable base to a business base, coupled with existing demand requiring a minimum of $1 billion new investment every year, means both business and government are getting involved in the industry.

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By Staff Writers

Published on May 04, 2012

Retirement Living & New Builds

Non Government and Government Agencies in the Retirement Sector

There are a wide range of government and non-government organisations representing the rights of residents and villages, working to establish and maintain a sustainable, high quality of life .

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By Staff Writers

Published on May 04, 2012

Retirement Living & New Builds

Buying into a Village, Considering the Costs

When you buy into a village, you enter a contract to live in the village. You do not buy the house itself. This is because, unlike normal property development, you are also contracting with the village builder to stay on and operate the village for the next 30-plus years,.

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By Staff Writers

Published on May 04, 2012

Retirement Living & New Builds

What You Pay For and What You Don't in a Retirement Village

The financial concept behind a village community is that you are joining a co-operative where all residents share the costs of running the community.

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By Staff Writers

Published on May 04, 2012

Retirement Living & New Builds

Quick Comparison: Village Or Stay in the Family Home

Considering the alternatives of staying in the family home and moving to a village community requires examination of not only the financial benefits of each, but also the quality of life aspects as well. Factors to consider are:

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By Staff Writers

Published on May 04, 2012

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