Finding your land lease community

Once you have decided to move to a land lease community the next step is to find the right one to suit your budget, your needs and your desired location.

The first thing to be aware of is that you have a lot of choice; currently there are more than 480 land lease communities in NSW – with the majority located in coastal areas or near to regional towns and cities.

Before deciding on a community, it is a good idea to do some research and to actually visit several communities to get a feel for how they are managed and maintained and to make contact with existing home owners to get their views on living there.

The Disclosure Statement you will be given by the operator of the community before you sign a site agreement has a lot of valuable information for you to review before making your decision. Other questions you should consider:

3 Is the community for me – do I need to be near friends and family?

3 Is the location right for me – coastal, country, near a town – warmer or cooler climate?

3 Do I need to be near public transport?

3 Are there good service facilities nearby( hospitals, shops, entertainment venues)?

3 Does it allow me to keep pets?

3 Does it have my desired amenities such as gardens, walking trails, swimming pools, croquet lawn, bowling green, library, community gathering place?

3 Does it look well maintained?

Find a Community

The NSW Land Lease Living Industry Association has the most comprehensive and up-to-date listing of land lease communities on their website: http:// www. landleaseliving. com where you can check out locations and facilities, see images and videos and find direct links to further detailed information and contact details for the managers of any communities that may be of interest to you.

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Where do you want to live – by the coast, near a lake, in the country or in a town or city? NSW offers many locations and many options to enjoy your retirement.

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