Living Blog
Retirement is an exciting new chapter in your life but it can also be a challenging one. This is especially true if you choose to sell the family home and are thinking about downsizing your house. However, with the right help and advice, downsizing your home and moving to a retirement lifestyle village can be a smooth and enjoyable process, opening the door to the rest of your life.
Here we offer some essential downsizing tips for seniors, including everything you need to ask for from your potential retirement village to help your decision. With the right information, retiring and selling a...
Understanding the Retirement Villages Amendment Bill 2018
In November 2018, the NSW Parliament passed the Retirement Village Amendment Bill. This amended bill changes parts of the Retirement Villages Act 1999. In short, these bills protect both residents...
Legal questions to ask before moving into a retirement village
If you or your parents are considering moving into a retirement village, you'll find that there are a few differences to buying a home on the open market. We've compiled ten of the most commonly...
What is a deferred management or departure fee, and what does it mean for my retirement?
A deferred management fee—also called a departure fee—covers any expenses incurred by a retirement community during your residency, and is charged when you move out. When you sell your unit, the...
Understanding retirement contracts and village ownership
For many Australians, retirement means a change in their pace of life. This may come with the decision to downsize your home with the option of moving into a retirement or lifestyle village.
The Bollen Memo - Episode 6
This month we speak to Lydia Brown, one of our Solicitor's here at East Coast Law about Personal Property Securities and the Personal Property Securities Register. Find out how to use the PPSR and...
Loans and the lending market: what do tighter lending conditions mean for me?
With Australia's house prices continuing to fall and banks imposing stricter conditions on borrowers, trying to buy a new property or sell your home can be a challenge.According to CoreLogic...
Retirement - what are your property rights?
If you're retiring, deciding to sell the family home and move into a retirement village can make financial sense – but it's a decision that needs to be considered carefully.
New Year, New Home - tips for settling in
The New Year is the perfect time for a fresh start in a new home. Moving is exciting for the whole family, but it can also be overwhelming. Settling into a new house is about more than just changing...
The best places to retire in New South Wales
The best places to retire in New South Wales
