Guide to Retirement Living - Lendlease

A GUIDE TO LENDLEASE RETIREMENT LIVING 29 It is only natural you will have questions about living in a Lendlease retirement village. Here we’ve provided answers to some of the most frequently asked questions. We encourage you to contact us directly if you’d like to get the latest responses and up-to-date information. Please call our Customer Service Team on 1800 550 550 or email retirementlivingcustomers@lendlease.com When you email ensure to provide details of your particular query so we can look into it straight away and get back to you. Can I have visitors stay over? This is your home, so friends and family are most welcome to stay with you. Of course, other residents appreciate the fact that they know who their neighbours are, so for extended stays, residents need to talk to their Village Manager and let them know who is staying and for how long. For example, if your visitor is staying more than 30 days, it will need to be documented and discussed with the Village Manager. Is there caravan storage? Part of the benefit of living in a Lendlease retirement village is being able to lock up and leave to travel. Many of our villages have dedicated parking for vans or trailers, but it’s important to check this before you move in. Can anyone live in a Retirement Village? Anyone who is 55 and over can live in a retirement village, whether you are retired or still working part time. Can I make changes to my home? Yes you can. You will just need to have variations or changes approved by the Village Manager so that all the relevant standards and regulations are met. Do I own my house or apartment? A resident might own a freehold or strata title over the home, a lease or a licence. The ownership options available range from village to village, so the easiest way to gain clarity is to ask the Sales Manager at the village you’re thinking of moving to. Are pets allowed? Small to medium sized pets are usually welcome. Each pet must be approved by the Village Manager before taking up residency. There are some cases in which pets are not allowed, so check with the village you’re looking at moving to before you make any decisions. Are transport services available? The beauty of Lendlease villages is they are mostly located within close proximity to public transport, medical facilities and shopping centres. Most villages have a resident mini-bus which has a busy weekly roster of social trips and shopping outings.