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If I sell my house, how long do I have to buy another one before I lose my Age Pension? Image source: Getty
Downsizing & Decluttering

‘If I sell my house, how long do I have to buy another one before I lose my Age Pension?’

‘If I sell my house, how long do I have to buy another one before I lose my Age Pension?’

Property and finance expert, Rachel Lane, answers the questions: 'If I sell my house, how long do I have to buy another one before I lose my Age Pension?'
There’s more to retirement villages than just the bricks and mortar. Source: Supplied by Oak Tree Group
Considering a Retirement Village

The lesser-known benefits of living in a retirement village

The lesser-known benefits of living in a retirement village

Although you may not have thought of them yet, they could become very important to you once you make the move.
At the heart of Village Guru is the Village Essentials Report which provides downsizers with the information they need to understand and compare the costs of moving to a village. Image source: Getty
Considering a Retirement Village

The retirement village fee comparison tool you didn’t know existed

The retirement village fee comparison tool you didn’t know existed

This comparison tool uncovers all the fees involved with moving to a retirement village, helping you make the best decision for you.
The choice you make can impact your future lifestyle, happiness and overall experience. Image source: Supplied
Considering a Retirement Village

How to choose the right retirement village for you

How to choose the right retirement village for you

The choice you make can impact your future lifestyle, happiness and overall experience. These questions will help you choose the right community for you.
Retirement villages are offering a much-needed solution for seniors grappling with financial strain. Source: Getty
Money

Retirement villages become the hottest address on the market as senior cost of living soars

Retirement villages become the hottest address on the market as senior cost of living soars

Retirement villages offer hope for financially strained retirees in Australia's housing affordability crisis.
My retirement village's motto is, "People at Our Heart" and as a community-based organisation not focused on profit, it practices what it preaches in everything it does. Source: Getty
Bloggers

Retirement village living: A delightful five year journey

Retirement village living: A delightful five year journey

Having spent two years on the road, this blogger now expresses her satisfaction and enriching journey of living in a retirement village for the past five years.
Introducing the modern, vibrant, and socially engaging retirement villages designed for today’s active retirees. Village location: Oak Tree Coffs Harbour, NSW. Image source: Supplied
Considering a Retirement Village

The retirement villages designed for modern-day retirees

The retirement villages designed for modern-day retirees

Introducing the modern, vibrant, and socially engaging retirement villages designed for today’s active retirees.
There are a lot of things to consider before moving into a retirement village and cost is one of the biggest factors. Source: Getty Images.
Money

Everything you need to know about retirement village fees and charges

Everything you need to know about retirement village fees and charges

Understanding the payment structures of retirement villages allows you to make informed decisions that suit your individual needs.
Have you been thinking about making the move to a retirement village, but not sure how to break the news to your family? Source: Getty
Considering a Retirement Village

Helpful tips for talking to your family about retirement village living

Helpful tips for talking to your family about retirement village living

Starting the retirement village conversation with your loved ones can help you navigate the complex emotions involved in this life stage decision.

Expert contributors

PROPERTY EXPERTRachel LaneThe Retirement Living and Aged Care Guru
Money ExpertRodney HorinThe Wealth and Aged Care Specialist
LIFESTYLE EXPERTSDi and Geoff EastRetirement Reviewers
Key factors to consider before making the move to a retirement village
Starts at 60 Writers avatarStarts at 60 Writers
Retirement Villages & Lifestyle Communities
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Retirement villages are a popular downsizing option for being a low-cost and community-centric way to live. Source: Getty
Considering a Retirement Village

Your ultimate checklist to retirement villages

Your ultimate checklist to retirement villages

Downsizing to a retirement village can often be an overwhelming decision. We’ve created a comprehensive guide to help you navigate this significant life decision.
Renting in retirement can provide you with both lifestyle and financial advantages. Source: Getty Images.
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Exploring the realities of renting in retirement

Exploring the realities of renting in retirement

There are a whole host of reasons why retirees may want or need to rent their home in retirement.
Retirement villages are vibrant communities where you can enjoy living in a secure and friendly environment where family and friends are always welcome! Image source: Oak Tree Group
Considering a Retirement Village

Fact versus fiction: retirement villages are not aged care

Fact versus fiction: retirement villages are not aged care

Sort fact from fiction and make sure you know what you need to know to make the right choice for you.
Residents coming together for the annual art exhibition and presentation. Image source: Di East
Considering a lifestyle community

Pickleball, art exhibitions and a creek side path: my peek at lifestyle community living

Pickleball, art exhibitions and a creek side path: my peek at lifestyle community living

Our day in a rainforest retreat as we took a peek at this Sunshine Coast lifestyle community.
At Lifestyle Ingenia Bethania, you can fill your day with new experiences, new friends, a worry-free life and more time spent doing the things you love. Image source: Supplied
Considering a lifestyle community

How lifestyle communities help you curate your dream lifestyle

How lifestyle communities help you curate your dream lifestyle

Explore new hobbies, meet like-minded people, prioritise your wellbeing and enjoy more of the good things in life with exclusive facilities and amenities.
Ingenia’s Latitude One in Port Stephens combines the best of a sea and tree change with luxury homes and gold class facilities. Image source: Supplied
Considering a lifestyle community

Lifestyle communities: What are they and are they right for you?

Lifestyle communities: What are they and are they right for you?

An increasingly popular choice for downsizers, over 55s and retirees.
There are so many ways retirement villages make it easier to improve your social life and find true, genuine connections. Image source: Getty
Considering a Retirement Village

Finding connection and friendships in community

Finding connection and friendships in community

Industry expert reveals how retirement villages create vibrant and thriving communities.
Even with no plans to retire, Susan is enjoying the advantages of retirement living. Image source: Supplied
Considering a Retirement Village

“Today’s retirement villages are not what they used to be”

“Today’s retirement villages are not what they used to be”

Even if you don’t have plans to retire soon – or at all, you can still enjoy the advantages of retirement living if you’re over 55.
Belonging to a vibrant, warm community may have a positive impact on your health, especially during challenging times. Image source: Supplied
Good health

The secret ingredient to a happier and healthier retirement

The secret ingredient to a happier and healthier retirement

Feeling a sense of belonging and having a community plays an important role to your physical and mental wellbeing.
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