Buying and Selling Property

Ease into a comfortable retirement village lifestyle.

Peace of mind for your next chapter.

Leaving a home full of memories can be a time of high emotions, so we aim to help you to embark upon your new lifestyle with grace.
We take care of the legal work so all you have to do is to smoothly settle into the village community that will take care of you for years to come.

How we help

Various options for your new retirement community

There are different types of housing available, from independent living units to serviced apartments. When selecting your future home, ensure they meet your needs and preferences.

Check the range and of services and amenities offered, such as:

  • Healthcare
  • Social activities; and
  • Transport options.

Aligning these options with your lifestyle requirements mean more long-term enjoyment at the village!

Look at the T&Cs

Rather than being a land owner, you will stay in your new home for a fee typically under a lease or loan agreement, or a mixture of both. Whatever the agreement, we will review the documentation for you and guide you through every step of the process. You should be able to understand and be comfortable with the terms of the agreement before you sign any contract.

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What sets us apart?

01

Transparent fees

No surprises! All costs will be clear to you from day one. You will always know how much our fees are beforehand.

02

The human touch

Be taken care of by your own personal lawyer (yes, and actual person!) with your own dedicated support crew. We’ll ensure you have a smooth and stress-free process.

03

Highly experienced

What you need is a conveyancing lawyer who has seen it all. If anything goes wrong (touch wood), we know exactly how to fix it. Since 2011, we have overseen thousands of successful transactions.

04

Proactive advisor

Having seen thousands of property transactions, we’ve seen our fair share of mistakes, and can guide you past them safely before they even become an issue.

Frequently asked questions

There are often ‘entry’ or ‘exit’ fees payable to the village. The total costs of these fees depend on the type of village, agreement or length of stay. There are also typically ongoing maintenance costs payable to the village, which may cover cleaning, gardening, food or general services.
You do not legally own the property you pay for, so you cannot sell the property without the village’s consent. You pay to live in the property similar to a rental arrangement, usually ‘for life’, such as a 99-year lease. Other arrangements can include a ‘loan’ agreement, where you ‘borrow’ funds against the property from the village and over time, pay down the loan. The cost of the loan can either be a market value of the property or a fixed cost set by the village.
Once you have reviewed the contract and are happy to sign, this would mean you agree to the costs and services provided under the agreement. Settlement can be a fixed date, or simply the day you pay the balance of any costs agreed to the village, and you sign all the required documents. We do not need to attend settlement on your behalf.
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