Curious to find out more about retirement village living?
Press play for helpful info and advice about making the move to a Bupa retirement village.
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Common myths
Head in a spin when it comes to what retirement villages are all about? We set the record straight on retirement village living and dispel common myths about age, independence, fees, village size and more. Forget what you thought you knew and separate fact from fiction with our myth busters!
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Lifestyle benefits
From socialising and making new friends, to being part of a vibrant community, retirement village living offers a range of lifestyle benefits. At Bupa, you can be as active or relaxed as you like; it is up to you how you spend your day.
You can relax knowing your home maintenance is taken care of, giving you more time to relax and spend time with friends and family, and enjoy peace of mind knowing you’re in a connected neighbourhood, with the added assurance of a 24-hour emergency call system.
And don’t forget all the fantastic facilities and services on offer!
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What is an ORA?
An Occupation Right Agreement, or ORA, is something all residents enter into when moving to a retirement village. Put simply, it gives you the license to live in an apartment or villa, and outlines everything you need to know about your rights & obligations, costs, maintenance, and moving out.
External resources:
- Occupation Right Agreement
The terms and conditions of occupancy - Sorted.org.nz
Key terms to know for retirement villages - Retirement Commission
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Living options
Apartment or villa – which is best? Villa enthusiasts will tell you they have it all; more space, a garden, often a patio, many have a garage, and easy street access.
Apartment dwellers love the space efficiency, internal access via lifts, and the fact that it’s an easy stroll home from a day of fun-filled social activities! Dig a little deeper to discover which living option will work best for you, and your lifestyle.
The information is based on the current version of Bupa’s standard ORA registered with the Registrar of Retirement Villages on 27 June 2024; different terms may apply to residents at Remuera Retirement Village that are under an ORA with cross lease.
Discover more about our apartments and villas
Enjoy a tour of our apartments and villas and find out about our serviced apartment offering. They all offer independence and a sense of community, so you can live the life that's right for you.
Apartment living
Embrace the lock up and leave lifestyle that apartment living offers, with a stylish, functional home that offers safety, security, and peace of mind.
Villa living
Enjoy low maintenance, independent living in a one, two, or three bedroom home in a secure, relaxed, and welcoming community.
Serviced Apartment Living
Embrace the freedom of independent living with an additional domestic services package that includes weekly housekeeping, weekly linen laundry service and two meal services per day.
