About the author ix
Introduction xi
Part I: The retirement living industry 1
1 The evolution of retirement living in Australia 3
2 What is a retirement village — in legislation and practice? 11
Part II: Assessing your options 21
3 Working out what you want 23
4 Choosing a location 31
5 Affordability 39
Part III: Doing your research 45
6 Retirement home research 47
7 Types of retirement accommodation 57
8 Retirement village operators 61
9 Retirement home purchase arrangements 67
10 Investing in the retirement living sector 77
Part IV: Analysing your research 83
11 Fees and charges 85
12 Analysis and evaluation 99
13 Capital growth 119
14 Buying off the plan 129
Part V: The purchase 135
15 Selling your home 137
16 Contract time! 145
17 Negotiating tips and key contract terms 153
Part VI: Living and leaving 169
18 The big move! 171
19 Assimilating into village life 177
20 Links and resources 195
21 The final word 209
Appendix A: Preference questionnaire 211
Appendix B: Individual village questionnaire 217
Appendix C: Research comparison worksheet 221
Appendix D: Moving house checklist 229
Appendix E: Change of address checklist 233
Glossary 235
Index 241
