Longridge Country Estate

Moving into a retirement village isn't the same as buying a house. This guide explains what an Occupation Right Agreement actually gives you, what happens to your money if you leave, and why independent legal advice is a legal requirement in New Zealand, not just a suggestion.

Retirement villages have a reputation for being expensive. For a lot of people, especially those living alone on a fixed income, the opposite turns out to be true. Rates keep climbing, insurance keeps rising, and maintenance never really stops. Moving into a retirement village can change that equation completely.

Our Monday morning craft group knitted a wool blanket for Sri Nuan, a senior rescue elephant at Elephant Nature Park in Thailand. She's finally received it, delivered in person on the other side of the world.