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Heard of the “Retiree Syndrome”?

2 August 2022

Itchy rashes, depression, pounding headaches, stomach ulcers… many older couples are developing these and other stress-related medical issues by the score. It’s called “retiree syndrome.” The name might sound laughable, but the issues behind the name are serious for any couple facing retirement. Many psychologists point to retirement as one of the most stressful life … Continued

It’s not all about our Homes!

23 October 2020

So often we want to tell you about our luxury 3 bedroom homes with ensuite, open plan living, kitchen with granite bench tops and walk in pantry, huge laundry, masses of cupboard space, double garage with internal access, covered alfresco area and fully fenced private rear yard. So often we want to tell you about … Continued

Living in Retirement – Community or Village?

31 July 2019

At Hume Retirement Resort we are confident that we can not only provide a fantastic lifestyle but we can guarantee it will be a whole lot cheaper than living in the general residential community. As you can see in the table below, the recurrent charge in our village covers a lot of the things you … Continued

Why buy into a Retirement Village?

24 June 2019

Wouldn’t you be better off financially if you remained in the general community and watched the value of your home increase over the years? Quite possibly, but to what purpose? So that your children can receive a larger inheritance when you die? Whilst a number of Retirement Villages perform quite reasonably, in a financial sense … Continued

Understanding the Loan/Lease Retirement Village Model

6 June 2019

The Loan/Lease model is utilised by probably 80% of Retirement Villages in Australia including Hume Retirement Resort (HRR) and there is a good reason for that. It provides for a mutual benefit whereby residents can enjoy a higher standard of living in retirement than they would normally be able to afford and owners can adequately … Continued

WHAT YOU SHOULD LOOK FOR IN A RETIREMENT HOME

9 May 2019

A move to Retirement Village Living is a big decision and let’s face it, it will most likely be one of the last major decisions you will make in regard to your accommodation. So you need to get it right in order to enjoy a safe, secure and comfortable lifestyle as you age. Here are … Continued

RETIREMENT LIVING OPTIONS – LAND LEASE V LOAN LEASE

29 April 2019

When you are looking to downsize and make a move to Retirement Living you need to be sure you make the right choice so as your latter years will be as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. So let’s have a look at two of the major options in a little more detail. LAND LEASE: With … Continued

THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RETIREMENT LIVING

5 April 2019

There is no doubt that many people considering moving to a Retirement Village are absolutely bamboozled by the financial model that is usually employed. This can create uncertainty, suspicion, and procrastination. Worse still, it often means that people finish up committing to other forms of accommodation that ultimately prove unsatisfactory as they age. This might … Continued