Why “grey divorce” is on the rise
More than one-third of divorce now occurs after the age of 50, with the primary cause (48%) of these later-in-life break-ups being “empty nest syndrome”, or the sadness and upheaval that many parents feel when their adult children leave home, according to new research. Australian…
Six reasons to consider going into a retirement village
According to the Retirement Living Council’s new report ‘Better Housing for Better Health’, released earlier this month, there are six key reasons to consider entering retirement living. Better health Retirement villages combine communal facilities, programs and services to improve both the physical and social…
Hey Google: what are the most popular questions Googled about retirement villages?
It turns out that the most popular questions put to the search engine Google are not so different to those being searched for on villages.com.au – so today, we’re answering some of those burning questions.
The health and mental benefits of retirement living are a must-read
If you have ever considered moving into a retirement village, you need to read this report. This week, the industry’s peak body, the Retirement Living Council (RLC), released a new report ‘Better Housing for Better Health’, which underlines the benefits of retirement living. The first-of-its-kind…
Ingenia’s Natura proves that ‘Ageing in Place’ doesn’t have to compromise on luxury and comfort
At Natura, by Ingenia Lifestyle, even the home design is good for you. Ingenia Lifestyle’s homes are expertly designed for low-maintenance living, supporting residents to get the most out of their new home now, and in the future. At Natura by Ingenia Lifestyle, a new…
$683.8 million in unpaid superannuation has been put into Australians’ retirement savings
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has revealed it has found the non-payment of super entitlements it has found and distributed them to super funds and individuals boosting their retirement savings. The money is from unpaid super raised by employee complaints, ATO compliance activities and voluntary…
Retirement communities offer a unique housing option
Retirement Living Council Executive Director Daniel Gannon and Nathan Cockerill, Chief Executive of Keyton, one of the leading retirement living operators, have extolled the benefits of moving into retirement living in a paid advertisement in the Australian Financial Review. Nathan said people living in retirement…
What are the real costs of retirement living?
Retirement living is attractive, with many villages at full or near-full occupancy. However, the one question we often receive about entering a retirement village is for help to understand the financial details. There are a number of fees and costs to consider and it is…
What is a Transition to Retirement plan – and when should it be used?
Every worker with a superannuation account has access to three “transition to retirement” (TTR) payments that allows you access to some of your super while you keep working. But setting up a TTR can be complicated. If you are interested, it’s best to contact your…
The Lifestyle Years: what are they?
In a new report, demographer Bernard Salt said there has been a shift in the nation’s workforce, with more people aged over 55 opting to work “longer but lighter”. More Australian pre-retirees are choosing to stay in the workplace for longer to stay active and…