What is an independent living unit?
Independent living units, also sometimes referred to as villas, offer one, two or three bedroom accommodation, in a village environment, for older people who are actively independent and able to care for themselves.
How do retirement villages work in South Australia?
Most retirement villages operate on the basis that by entering into a retirement village residence contract, a resident is granted a lease or licence to occupy the premises. That means that they do not own the residence in which you live, but rather have a right to occupy it.
How many retirement villages are there in South Australia?
Retirement Villages SA | Over 5000 Retirement Homes in South Australia and across Australia.
Do you have to be retired to live in a retirement home?
Do you have to be retired to live in a retirement home? This may come as a surprise, but you don’t actually need to be retired to live in a retirement flat or property. Retirement properties are usually marketed at people who are aged 60 and over, but there are some with an age limit as low as 50 or 55.
Is GST payable on retirement villages?
If you provide accommodation in a GST retirement village you’re generally making an input taxed supply and you don’t charge GST. A GST retirement village is residential premises in which: the accommodation is intended for people at least 55 or older.
What age do people go to retirement villages?
over 55 years
Retirement villages are mainly or exclusively occupied by residents who are aged over 55 years, or who have retired from full-time employment.
Can anyone live retirement living?
Everyone who is 55 or older can live in a retirement village, whether you are retired or still working part-time.
Is it worth buying into a retirement village?
One of the things you may wish to consider when you’re close to retirement is whether to stay in your home, downsize or move to a facility that can support your critical needs. But if you don’t require constant care and you prefer to live independently, retirement villages may be a suitable option.
Where is the best retirement village in Adelaide?
Located in the picturesque town of Mount Barker in the Adelaide Hills, The Laurels Retirement Village offers relaxed retirement living in elegant surrounds. Popular for its convenient inner north-west location, Torrens Grove Retirement Village is an established and supportive option for Adelaide retirees.
What is independent living in Adelaide like?
Independent living villas and units are available across all Adelaide villages, each of which is ideal for continuing to enjoy the freedom and independence of life on your own terms.
Where are theech retirement villages in Adelaide located?
ECH has 1,838 units in 109 independent retirement villages throughout metropolitan Adelaide, Adelaide Hills, Victor Harbor and Ardrossan located close to transport routes, shopping centres and recreational and medical facilities.
Which is the best independent living village in South Australia?
ECH Warradale Estate (2016), Penneys Hill Estate (2018) and Encore Apartments (2021) are also the only independent living villages in South Australia to be awarded the Livable Housing Design Australia (LHA) Gold Accreditation.