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Why many land lease and retirement communities are near water
If you look at villages.com.au and type in the location you or a loved one wants to live, you will discover there are many Over 50s operators by water, be it the ocean or a river. The natural gifts of such locations give an added…
Retirees embracing coastal life and ageing in place
A Blue Mountains couple has joined a growing number of older Australians downsizing to the NSW Northern Rivers, choosing Yamba for its idyllic lifestyle and co-located services that support ageing in place. Healthy North Coast’s latest Health Needs Assessment 2025-2028 found NSW’s North Coast population…
Ask about the technology available in a retirement village or land lease community of your choice
After looking at the wide choice of retirement villages and land lease communities on the website villages.com.au, be sure to check those you fancy have the latest technology. Plugging into new technology like apps, automation systems, virtual reality, and wearable devices is revolutionising how retirement-living…
20 March 2026 is pension indexation day
Rising inflation is certain to see an increase in the Aged Pension on the above date. The current fortnightly pension for singles is $1,079.70 and couples combined $1,627.80. The pension rate changes on 20 March and 20 September annually. Based on published CPI figures, the…
Will you do this in your 80s? Residents embrace adventures and fun
Retirement living should be fun surely for both Village Managers and the residents? Aveo’s Bayview Gardens Retirement Village Community Manager Mel Akehurst has hardly had a minute to sit down, since challenging her residents to live their best life after listening to Marcus Pearce at…
What is inside a land lease community clubhouse in 2026
The home and location of a land lease community is of paramount importance, but most interested buyers want to know about the clubhouse. The clubhouse is the centrepiece of a community as it is at Vantage Bloomdale by AVID Property Group. Work began in late…