Services
Independent services for retirement property owners
Retirement Property Advice Centre offers independent guidance for owners of retirement apartments or managed retirement properties including retirement village properties who are facing rising costs, complex lease terms, difficulty exiting their property, or have lost money on their investment.
We do not sell retirement property products. We help retirement property owners understand their position so they can decide what to do next.
Retirement property lease and contract review
We help you understand:
- Your retirement apartment lease or occupancy agreement
- Service charge obligations and review clauses
- Event fees, exit fees and deferred management charges
- Restrictions affecting resale, transfer or inheritance
Service charge and event fee concerns
Support with:
- Rising service charges on retirement properties
- Event fees triggered on sale or exit
- Lack of transparency or consultation
- Disputes with managing agents or freeholders
Selling or exiting a retirement apartment
We explain:
- Why retirement apartments are often difficult to sell
- Common resale restrictions and approval clauses
- Options available to retirement property owners
- Risks to avoid when seeking exit or resale solutions
- Implications on inheritance and probate
Owner guidance and next-step support
Where appropriate, we can:
- Explain complaint and redress routes
- Outline dispute resolution options
- Help owners prepare before taking formal action
- Take formal action
Our aim is clarity, not pressure.
