Village Guide

Resources

Articles, booklets, and checklists to help you make an informed decision about retirement villages.

Retirement village costs

Understanding the financial considerations of living in a retirement village. Covering entry costs, costs while residing in a village and costs when leaving a village.

An introduction to retirement village contracts and paperwork to help you better understand the application process. An introduction to retirement village contracts and paperwork to help you better understand the application process.

Leaving a village

When a resident leaves a village, it’s usually (but not always) the operator’s responsibility to sell the licence to occupy for the vacant unit. So, how does the sales process work?

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Operators responsibilities

A retirement village operator has certain responsibilities to it's residents. These include insurance responsibilities, what happens if your home is damaged by an event such as a flood or fire and how your financial interests are protected.

Living in a retirement village

More New Zealanders are choosing to live in retirement villages, drawn by benefits such as having maintenance homes, companionship, security, and healthcare. As with every significant decision, there are pros, cons, and plenty of things to consider. The following articles aim to provide an insight on the benefits retirement villages can offer seniors.

The pros and cons of retirement villages
Living in a retirement village|3 min read
The pros and cons of retirement villages

What to expect when moving to a retirement village
Living in a retirement village|4 min read
What to expect when moving to a retirement village

12 health benefits of living in a retirement village
Living in a retirement village|6 min read
12 health benefits of living in a retirement village

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Retirement village guides

Here, you will find a wealth of information about retirement villages in New Zealand. We recommend starting with the first booklet, ‘A guide to retirement village living’, and going from there.

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