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Try before you buy: West Australian retirement villages offering six months’ trial for new residents

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Acacia Living Group (formerly RSL Care WA) is giving retirees the opportunity to move into four of its seven villages for up to six months without paying an Entry Fee until 30 April 2019.

Under the special deal, residents only need to pay a monthly rent and a small part payment of the residence agreed market loan.

Of course, the scheme benefits the operator who doesn’t have to wait for residents to sell the family home to move in.

But it also gives those who may be unsure about moving into a village the chance to get to experience village life – and peace of mind that they are making the right decision.

They are not the only operator to allow potential residents to sample village life.

As we covered here, RetireAustralia has a free ‘Retire Ready Program’ which advises on the contracts, care options and other village aspects.

We always suggest people interested in village life talk to other residents, go along to village events and seek independent advice before you sign a contract too.

For more information about moving into a village, visit villages.com.au.

Lauren is a journalist for villages.com.au, agedcare101 and The Donaldson Sisters. Growing up in a big family in small town communities, she has always had a love for the written word, joining her local library at the age of six months. With over eight years' experience in writing and editing, she is a keen follower of news and current affairs with a nose for a good story.


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