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Retirement Village FAQs

What is the difference between a retirement village and a lifestyle village?
What is the difference between a retirement village and a lifestyle village?

Retirement villages and lifestyle villages are two types of communities that are designed for...


Retirement Villages Near Me
Retirement Villages Near Me
Retirement villages have become an increasingly popular choice for seniors in Australia who are...

What is a Serviced Apartment?
What is a Serviced Apartment?

A serviced apartment in a retirement village is a type of accommodation that provides...


What is a Flexi Unit?
What is a Flexi Unit?

A flexi unit is a type of accommodation offered in some retirement villages that provides a...


What are Extra Care Services in a Retirement Village?
What are Extra Care Services in a Retirement Village?

Extra care services are additional support and assistance provided to residents of retirement...


How Do I Find a Retirement Village?
How Do I Find a Retirement Village?

Retirement Living Online is a website that provides a comprehensive directory of retirement...


I've Found Some Retirement Villages I Like, What Next?
I've Found Some Retirement Villages I Like, What Next?

If you've found some retirement villages that you like, the next step is to start researching...


What is an Independent Living Unit/Villa?
What is an Independent Living Unit/Villa?

An independent living unit or villa is a type of accommodation in a retirement village that...


Tips for Selling Your Home
Tips for Selling Your Home

Moving into a retirement village can be an exciting time, but it also means selling your...


Changing Your Address
Changing Your Address

Make a list of all the business and personal contacts you need to change to your new address...


Do I Need a Financial Planner?
Do I Need a Financial Planner?

Whether or not you need a financial planner depends on your individual financial situation and...


What Type of Contracts do Retirement Village have?
What Type of Contracts do Retirement Village have?

Retirement villages offer a number of different contractual arrangements. Below is a brief...


What Do I Need to Know about Estate Planning?
What Do I Need to Know about Estate Planning?

Estate planning is an important process for anyone, but especially for those who are moving...


What Do I Need to Know about Wills?
What Do I Need to Know about Wills?

A will is a legal document that outlines how your assets will be distributed after your death.


What Do I Need to Know about Power of Attorney?
What Do I Need to Know about Power of Attorney?

A power of attorney is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone else to make...


How much super do I need to retire at 60 in Australia?
How much super do I need to retire at 60 in Australia?
Retiring at 60 in Australia is a common goal for many working Australians, and superannuation is...

How much money do you need to retire in Australia?
How much money do you need to retire in Australia?
Retirement planning is an important aspect of personal finance that requires careful...

What is the Initial Purchase Price of an Independent Living Unit?
What is the Initial Purchase Price of an Independent Living Unit?

The initial purchase price of an independent living unit (ILU) can vary widely depending on...


What is the Maintenance Fee in a Retirement Village?
What is the Maintenance Fee in a Retirement Village?

The maintenance fee in a retirement village is a regular payment made by residents to cover...


What are Departure Fees in a Retirement Village?
What are Departure Fees in a Retirement Village?

Departure fees are fees that may be charged to residents when they leave a retirement village....


What Fees are Involved in a Retirement Village?
What Fees are Involved in a Retirement Village?

Retirement villages typically charge a range of fees to cover the cost of living in the...


Can I Bring My Pet into a Retirement Village?
Can I Bring My Pet into a Retirement Village?

If you have a pet you will need to ask the retirement village staff whether they accept pets...


Redirecting Your Mail When Moving Into a Retirement Village
Redirecting Your Mail When Moving Into a Retirement Village

Redirecting your mail is an important step to take when you move into a retirement village. It...


Finding a Removalist When Moving Into a Retirement Village
Finding a Removalist When Moving Into a Retirement Village

Finding a reliable and trustworthy removalist is an important step when moving into a...


What Do I Need to Insure in a Retirement Village?
What Do I Need to Insure in a Retirement Village?

When moving into a retirement village, it is important to ensure that you have appropriate...


Do I Need Home & Contents Insurance in a Retirement Village?
Do I Need Home & Contents Insurance in a Retirement Village?

While living in a retirement village can offer many benefits, it's still important to consider...