Understand how the home is held
Ask whether the arrangement involves ownership, a lease, a licence or another form of tenure, and which legislation, owners corporation or village rules apply.
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Clear questions before a life-changing decision.
Tenure, ongoing charges, services and exit arrangements can vary. Understanding the complete model matters as much as choosing the home.
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List every ongoing cost
Request written details of recurrent charges, maintenance responsibilities, insurance, utilities, reserve or capital funds, service fees and how those amounts may change.
Ask about leaving and resale
Confirm the resale process, refurbishment obligations, sale costs, capital-gain treatment, deferred-management or exit fees and how long repayments may take after departure.
Separate housing from care
Clarify whether personal care, nursing, meals, transport, emergency response or health services are provided, optional, separately charged or not available.
Use independent advice
Before signing, obtain advice from a lawyer and financial adviser experienced in Victorian retirement-living arrangements. Keep the disclosure material, contract and fee illustrations together for review.
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