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What are the Costs of Retirement Village Living?

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Retiring to a peaceful village might be an ideal choice for many, offering a blend of community, security, and convenience. However, one aspect that remains constant across all retirement villages is the ongoing costs associated with living there.

This video discusses the financial commitment required when choosing this lifestyle, ensuring potential residents are well-informed about what to expect.

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

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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

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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

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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.

Linwood

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Our peace
of mind
commitments

Fixed weekly
fees for life

Our Village residents have the choice of a fixed weekly fee, guaranteed not to change for their time in their villa ...

On entry, residents choose one of the two options for Weekly Service Fees

  1. Variable Weekly Service Fees: 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.
  2. 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.

No capital loss

We give you and your family the reassurance that in a property downfall you have guarantees…

Capital Gain & Capital Loss: As a ‘Right To Occupy’ agreement isn’t a property purchase, and like most NZ retirement villages, Archer Villages do not offer residents a share of any capital gain, and any potential loss is borne solely by Archer Villages. Residents are effectively sheltered from the property market fluctuations.

Weekly fees
reduced to 0%

The Village weekly service fees are reduced from the date of License termination down to 0%...

On license termination date your weekly service fees reduce to 0% and the village undertake the refurbishment, marketing and resale of the villa.

Archer Villages are a charity

You’ll have peace of mind knowing profits are returned into the life of the village for the benefit of residents ...

Archer Trust, established in 1956, operates as a Charitable Trust with connections to the Baptist Association. Our diverse range of Retirement Lifestyle Villages and Care Homes, each offering unique services, reflects our commitment to community service.

Financial profits aren’t paid to shareholders but back into the villages and are homes and are commonly reflected in our villa pricing policy & choice of facilities & amenities.

 

Pets & plants are welcome

We want you to feel at home. If you have a pet or special plant you can’t live without, consider bring it with you ...

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.

Talk to us today

Whether you want to speak to someone on the phone or prefer to send an email, we’re here to help guide you through any queries or questions you may have about moving into an Archer Village.

+64 3 943 6049
sales@archer.org.nz

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