ASK THE EXPERTS:
HOW IS RETIREMENT LIVING WORKING FOR NEW ZEALAND?
There is a growing demand for retirement village living, in recent years we’ve seen the capital entry into retirement villages a lot more affordable and retirees want to be surrounded by like-minded people. Care is also provided, making them more comfortable.
Changes to the sector need to be both viable for operators and provide protection.
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HOW COULD RETIREMENT LIVING WORK BETTER?
Peter Orpin is a lawyer specialising in retirement village work, and a former statutory supervisor. He highlights the vital role of effective communication in retirement living.
Effective communication ensures that families and retirees understand the process of moving into a retirement village and eliminates any issues.
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CAN A GOOD RETIREMENT ALSO BE GOOD BUSINESS?
Change in the retirement villages sector should prioritise the needs of residents for a happy, secure and supported retirement while also managing the pressures and balances of providing these necessary services and meeting the financial obligations of village operators.
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WHAT KIND OF CHANGE DOES RETIREMENT LIVING NEED?
Retirement Lending Specialist Ross Currie addresses the challenges and the need for a macro-level approach.
“When considering regulation, it’s very difficult to adopt changes which is a one size fits all approach.”
Hear from experts on how change needs to be both in favour of the residents and financially responsible.
CAN MANDATORY BUYBACKS WORK FOR ALL OF US?
Experts break down mandatory repayment periods for retirement villages and the draw-backs if introduced. See how retirement living can keep working for NZ.