Clarifying common questions for your journey ahead
We understand your transition involves careful consideration, and we’re here to provide you with the professional guidance you’ll need. Let’s address some common questions to ensure you have a clear understanding of what to expect as you embark on this exciting chapter.
What's the Fixed Weekly Service Fees
Weekly fees contribute toward the villages day-to-day services such as rates, insurance, emergency monitoring, grounds maintenance, and more.
On entry, residents choose one of the two options for Weekly Service Fees
- Variable Weekly Service Fee
Residents can choose a variable fee option, which is set at $135.00 per week on entry. This fee will increase each year by no more than the percentage rise in National Superannuation. - Fixed Weekly Service Fees:
Our Fixed Weekly Service Fees provide stability throughout your residency, with no annual increase. This fee is fixed at $157.00 per week for your entire residency in the village, allowing you to budget clearly.
What happens with other expenses?
Residents retain responsibility for personal utilities, electricity being the main consideration and additional services, perhaps internet broadband or subscription services like Netflix or SKY TV.
What is the Deferred Management Fee (DMF)?
The DMF in an Archer Village is an annual fee of 7.5%, over the first four years of your occupancy in the village, with a maximum deduction of 30% of the original purchase price and is deducted on exiting the village at the end of your tenancy.
A Deferred Management Fee is a way of paying for the services and facilities provided in a retirement village. Instead of paying large weekly fees, residents typically contribute a DMF, which is a percentage of the of the entry price. This fee helps cover the costs of maintaining the village, upgrading facilities, and providing ongoing services, such as gardening and communal activities. The importance of the DMF lies in its role in sustaining the village’s quality of life for residents. It allows people to access a comfortable and supportive retirement living environment and making it more financially manageable.
ORA Administration Fees
The Administration Fee is a charge that helps cover our legal costs, expenses for the statutory supervisor, and marketing of the villa after the termination of your agreement. This fee is deducted from your exit payment, ensuring that no hidden charges are applied when you enter or leave the village.
Can I transfer to another village?
For those seeking a change within the Archer Village, residents have the option to transfer to another available unit in any one of the Archer villages. This process involves offsetting the full value of the DMF accrued, against the new unit’s DMF, along with a 3% Transfer Fee and any difference in the villas entry price.
Can I make decor changes to my villa?
While our residences feature standard designs, we are open to discussions about personalised decor changes. Approved alterations would incur additional costs to the resident.
Visitor Policy
Visitors are warmly welcomed, and short-term stays are accommodated as many villas have a second bedroom where friends and family
can stay. Longer stays are subject to approval from the Village Manager so everyone can be accounted for in the event of an emergency or fire drill or the like.
Community Facilities
Each Village offers a Community Centre as a central point where residents can gather for socialising, functions and events. Residents are encouraged to enjoy these facilities as often as they wish and can book them for their own family events and celebrations as needed.
Each Archer Village offers its own mix of venues and facilities depending on the location and size of the village with some with auditoriums, heated pool, spa, billiard room, library, gymnasium or games room.
Events and Activities
‘Archer Thrive’ presents a diverse program of activities and events, ensuring residents can engage in meaningful pursuits. Designed
to cater to varied interests and foster active participation enhancing life in the village and surrounding community.
Gardening and Pets
Residents with green fingers are welcome to engage in gardening to add their own personality to the area around their villa and will be working in with the villages own professional grounds people to keep everything looking its best. Pets are subject to approval by the village manager and are on a ‘good behaviour bond’, often becoming valued members of our community.
Emergency Assistance
The 24/7 monitoring service ensures that all residents have access to immediate assistance during emergencies and other more day-to-day
issues that may arise from time to time.
Travel and Absence
Residents have the freedom to come and go as they please. If making a planned absence it is asked you notify the village manager to ensure smooth operations of the village.
Archer
Villages
With four superbly located retirement villages in Christchurch, Archer has the right home for you in the location you love. Find a village below to learn more or get in touch.
Beckenham Village & Home
Nestled in the heart of the Beckenham shopping precinct, near the picturesque hills and in a prime central location, Archer Beckenham Village offers a welcoming and convenient lifestyle. Many residents choose Archer Beckenham for the vibrant, “close to the heart of the village” atmosphere that makes the area so special.
Beckenham
Thorrington Village & Home
Often described and ‘green and leafy’ the gardens and surrounding at Archer Thorrington are best experienced than described. Set in the quiet and sheltered “Beckenham Loop’ area, the village and care home offers peace and tranquillity in extensive park like surroundings.
Beckenham
Maryville Courts Village
Maryville Courts Village is a haven in the inner city and brings together the convenience of city living, the closeness of a friendly community and the comfort of a spacious surroundings.
Central City
Linrose Village
Linrose Village is an independent-living village and provides an affordable living option compared to many retirement villages in the city. It is located on a bus route and near to Eastgate Mall and in close proximity to the Brighton and Sumner Coastline.
