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title: Frequently asked questions
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### On this page

- [     Land lease benefits ](#land-lease-benefits)
- [     Community ](#community)
- [     Village maintenance ](#village-maintenance)
 
 

 

 

  ####  Your questions, answered 

 

 

if you need more help or have a question specific to your home, get in touch here.

 

 

##### Land lease benefits

       Do I need to be retired? No, our land lease villages are more inclusive than traditional retirement villages. We welcome individuals over the age of 50 who are working full-time or part-time whilst living in the village, as well as those who are fully retired.

 

 

 

 

       Do I own my own home? Yes, residents own their own home and lease the land through a residential site agreement.

 

 

 

 

       Do I own the land? No, when purchasing a home, residents commit to a long-term lease on the land and pay site rent fortnightly. Residents have an exclusive right to occupy the land and use the various communal facilities.

 

 

 

 

       What are the benefits of leasing land? There are various benefits including:

• Commonwealth Rent Assistance payments for those who are eligible

• Uninterrupted access to community facilities

• Residents do not pay council rates, water rates or body corporate fees

• Community gardens and common landscaped areas are preserved by our skilled gardening team

• Residents will be living with like-minded individuals of a similar age in a safe and secure community

 

 

 

 

       Do I need to get my own house insurance? Yes, residents are responsible for organising their own house and contents insurance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

###### Community

       Who maintains my home? All homes are built from premium materials that are designed to withstand the weather and last the test of time. As the owner, you are responsible for the maintenance of your home.

 

 

 

 

       Can I customise my home? Residents have complete freedom when they move in to make any interior changes they desire. Changes to the exterior of a property must be in keeping with the overall look and feel of the village and must be disclosed and approved by park management prior to any work commencing.

 

 

 

 

       Is the village secure? Our community is gated, meaning residents can relax knowing their home is safe and secure within the village.

 

 

 

 

       Can I keep a pet? Our village is pet friendly, however, there are some rules that apply to ensure the rights of all homeowners are respected.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

###### Village maintenance

       What is the weekly site fee? Site fees vary across our villages and are used to run and maintain the communities. Site fees cover various costs including site rent, the use and maintenance of all communal facilities, community gardens and streetscapes. Council rates and village management costs are also covered. This includes our onsite staff that look after the village, such as the Property Manager or grounds staff.

 

 

 

 

       Can I bequeath my home? Yes, the home is considered part of a resident’s estate. If eligible, your beneficiaries can move into the village or if ineligible, they may sell the home.

 

 

 

 

       Who owns these villages? Aspen Group is the owner of the village and is a publicly listed company (ASX:APZ). Aspen Group is committed to addressing the growing pressures within the Australian housing market by offering Australians an affordable, high quality living alternative. Aspen Group owns a number of lifestyle villages across Australia, alongside a diverse portfolio of residential and park properties.