Retirement villages in New Zealand offer a wide range of accommodation options, including villas, townhouses, apartments, and studios. Remember – this is your home, so whichever you choice it has to suit your lifestyle. Here are some questions to ask any potential retirement:
Your dwelling
- Does the size/layout of the dwelling suit you? Will it fit your furniture and precious possessions? If not, can you modify it?
- Can you take your pet? Once moved in, could you get another one?
- Will the dwelling meet your needs if your health or mobility declines in the future? Consider non-slip surfaces, accessible bathrooms, easy to reach handles and shelves.
- Will you have difficulty downsizing? Your new living space may be more compact than you’re used to.
- Does the dwelling come with a garage, carport and/or scooter parking?
- Is there a call button in the dwelling and is it easy to find? Who monitors it? Will you be charged for ringing it?
- Does it have an outdoor space? Are you free to decorate it? If the dwelling has a garden, can you grow what you’d like?
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Updated: 21 Apr 2023