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Over-50’s communities have exploded across the country over the last ten years and are a popular downsizing decision for retirees. But how are they different to retirement villages?  The over-50’s (or lifestyle communities) are very different to retirement villages. Here are some of the key differences:  1. Legislation  Retirement villages operate under State retirement villages […]

The “sandwich generation” describes the demographic (usually Gen X-ers) caught in the unique, challenging position of juggling the dual responsibility of raising children while simultaneously caring for ageing parents.   The emotional, financial, and physical demands placed on this group are immense, but when we look closely, one trend often stands out: the burden of caregiving […]

Buying into a retirement village is very different to buying a standard residential home.  In a retirement village, you buy a “right to occupy” the unit, in the form of a long-term lease or licence. Your upfront payment is called an “ingoing contribution” and is kind of like a bond, in that it is repaid […]