As Australia’s population continues to age, many over 55’s are now jumping on the retiree bandwagon. Not only are more over 55’s choosing to enter retirement, more and more retirees are choosing to downsize as part of their retirement plan. Gone are the days of holding onto the big 3 or 4 bedroom home with lavish manicured gardens and lawns.

One of the primary considerations for retirees and the over 55’s when deciding whether to make a lifestyle change and transition into a retirement village, is whether or not downsizing is for them. This has certainly become an integral part of the decision making process for older Australians when they are planning for their retirement. Typically, once older Australians reach

Retirement Villages offer an attractive lifestyle for retirees and the over 55’s as they provide a range of accommodation options for retirees, together with a range of services and facilities. There are various options as to the type of contract or lease that is offered by the Village owner. Then there is a choice of different types of accommodation including

Whilst deciding on the care options that are available may be clear and easily understood the same cannot be said about the different ways or tenure options relating to your Retirement Village unit. Given the complexity of ownership structures it is imperative that retirees consider obtaining both legal and financial advice prior to making a commitment to embark on retirement

There are various accommodation options for retirees to consider, when embarking on the journey into retirement village living. Some retirees may choose independent living units which are known as ILU’s. Others, may due to their age and health may opt for and be more suited to an assisted living unit. Some Villages offer little or minimal care whilst others will

Undoubtedly the biggest benefit to retirement village living is entering into a ready-made community, that is safe, secure and in many cases has more of a resort feel to it than that of a retirement village. There are many benefits to choosing to live in a retirement village. The benefits to you will depend on what you are looking for

As with anything in life, there are pros and cons. However the negative aspects of retirement village living are few and far between. The main disadvantages that are discussed in relation to retirement village living are the contracts and the fees. Contracts Retirement village contracts are generally large and complex documents, and it is therefore best to go over your

If so, please contact Neil on 0403 558 090 or email him at info@australianretirementvillages.com.au ​

If so, please contact Neil on 0403 558 090 or email him at info@australianretirementvillages.com.au