Retirement villages

Retirement villages

When a village is not the right choice

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Mere had been fiercely independent all her life and, at the encouragement of her children, reluctantly ...

The cost of village living

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Peggy and Ted analysed the service charges in their village over the last few months of being in residence. ...

Making the right choice

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When Sarah’s husband Pani passed away, she found it difficult to maintain their large family ...

Leaving a retirement village

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When Arthur and Raewyn were 66, they decided to sell the old family home and move into a modern unit ...

Costs of transferring within a village

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Alice and Jack entered a village three years ago. It offered different levels of accommodation and care ...

Knowing the financial consequences

The purchase cost when entering a village is not the only significant cost. In addition, residents may not be entitled to any capital gain when they leave.

Glossary: capital gain
The profit you make when you sell an investment for more than you paid for it. If you buy a house for $300,000 and sell it for $320,000, your capital gain is $20,000. A capital loss is when you sell an investment for less than you paid for it.
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Retirement villages

Decisions about retirement villages are very important. They have long-term personal and financial consequences.

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Retirement village checklists

As there are so many things to consider when looking at retirement villages, these checklists are designed to make it easier for you.

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Signing up

So you've chosen a retirement village? Now it's time to sign up. In this section, you'll find out how.

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Lifestyle

Before you choose a retirement village, you need to consider the quality of life that it offers. There is a wide range of things you need to think about.

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