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Welcome to Active Lifestyle Estates’ COMMUNITY NEWS – AUTUMN EDITION
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sk any retiree who has made the shift and they’ll tell you the benefits of downsizing from a large family home to a lifestyle estate, are many and varied. You’ll hear them boast about having more time to pursue their hobbies and to travel; saying goodbye to the burdens of home maintenance and endless garden chores; and of course freeing up the money that was tied up in a big home they no longer needed. There are also the more subtle benefits that might not seem as obvious. Communities such as Active Lifestyle Estates offer greater peace of mind and opportunities for socialising, getting out and about, taking on new hobbies and activities, and ultimately enhancing your overall wellbeing – surrounded by like-minded neighbours who look out for each other, and inspire you to enjoy your retirement to its fullest. For many astute retirees, finance is a major factor in their choice to move to a retirement estate, where the best of both worlds – a modern, architecturally designed home and more cash on hand – really is a genuine and affordable option. Not only does selling a large, onerous home avoid the risks of reverse mortgages, while still giving you more money in retirement, ACTIVE LIFE • AUTUMN 2015
but buying into an Active Lifestyle Estate can also offer greater everyday savings: with no council rates or stamp duty to pay; no separate maintenance charges; and no exit fees. In most homes, even the utility and power bills are a welcome surprise.
Active retirees also relish the new environment where travel tales are swapped and activities are on hand, offering a host of opportunities to continue favourite pastimes and take up the challenge of something new. An increasing number of retirees are finding lifestyle estates such as Active Lifestyle Estates to be an attractive and affordable choice which offers freedom and comfort. “It’s the sensible option for those who want to make the most out of their retirement,” said Active Lifestyle Estates General Manager Corrie Milne. “When you’ve worked hard all your life, you deserve to be able to relax on your own terms, and do all the things you’ve had to put on hold while working, raising a family, paying off a mortgage, and tending to the demands of a big family home. It’s the reward everyone deserves in retirement.” What’s more, lifestyle estates also offer security – both physical, thanks to pin-coded
Why are Active Lifestyle Estates becoming so popular? Simple concept. It’s all about YOU! Free up money to do more of what you want to Brand new architecturally designed homes at incredibly affordable prices Meet friends and be in a likeminded community Safety and security No stamp duty No entry or exit fees No council rates Government pensioner rental assistance available No separate maintenance charges Healthier, more active lifestyle Lock and leave and be free to travel entry systems, and financial with residents owning their estate home on a strata title, just like an apartment or townhouse. “With a variety of low-maintenance home styles to choose from, we offer over-55s greater independence and peace-of-mind, knowing that they can stay home and enjoy the lifestyle opportunities in their community, or simply lock the front door and head off to spend their kids inheritance.” www.activelifestyleestates.com.au