Retirement village costs

When you pay your entry payment, you are obtaining the right to live in your home under a residence contract, which is a long-term lease or licence (depending on the Aveo community you choose). There are also some Aveo communities where a resident might own a strata title over their home. This can vary between communities, so we encourage you to speak to a Sales Consultant at the community you are considering.

We know that there can be a lot to consider when moving into a community, which is why we encourage all prospective residents to seek independent legal and financial advice from professional advisers who understand retirement living and aged care. As with any professional service, there will be a cost to you involved, but it will help you to obtain advice that best suits your circumstances.

The setting of service fees ​​​​​​(also known as recurrent charges, general services charges or maintenance fees) occurs in accordance with the Retirement Villages Act that applies in the State in which the community is located. Service fees vary between Aveo communities and can vary within communities, depending on the type of home you choose. Fees are at a rate set by the community and safeguarded by State legislation for complete peace of mind. We encourage you to speak to a Sales Consultant or Community Manager about the service fees that apply to your chosen home.

The cost of building and property insurance is shared by all residents and paid through your community’s service fees. We recommend that you take out personal contents insurance for your furniture and belongings in your home.

Generally, in leasehold and licence villages, rates are payable through the service fees. Your Sales Consultant will be able to assist with more specific information for your chosen community.

While we appreciate there is a real need in the market for a rental option, we do not offer a rental payment option at this time.

The cost of moving to an Aveo community will vary depending on the payment option and community you choose. You will typically pay an entry payment, which is an amount you pay in return for obtaining the right to live in your community. Depending on the payment option and community you choose, you may also pay a management fee, which is used to ensure that in our communities we can continue to provide the lifestyle our residents enjoy, now and into the future.

We encourage you to speak to a Sales Consultant to find out more about the costs of moving to an Aveo community. It is important you seek independent financial and legal advice to understand how this may apply to your individual circumstances.

The Retirement Villages Act is the state-based legislation created to protect your rights as a resident living in a retirement community. It informs us as an operator of our obligations to our residents and requires us to conduct our business within a strict framework. If you would like a copy of the Retirement Villages Act, please contact the appropriate legislative body in your State or call us on 13 28 36 for a copy.

If you have considered moving into a retirement community, you might have heard of the management fee. This fee is your contribution to the management and long-term maintenance of the retirement community. At Aveo, our contracts give you greater choice in relation to the management fee being when and how much you pay or whether you pay it at all:

• Now payment option: The management fee is payable upfront at a discounted percentage so you can enjoy peace-of-mind knowing the management fee has already been paid.
• Later payment option: The management fee is deferred until you leave the Aveo community, which reduces the initial upfront cost of entering the community.
• Bond payment option: There is no management fee payable.

To find out more, view our payment options, or call 13 28 36 to book an appointment today.