There are 30 retirement villages across Wellington, the Kāpiti Coast and Hutt Valley. Choose from established villages or smaller boutique offerings in the city, in the walkable neighbourhoods of Hutt Valley, or in the seaside towns along the Kapiti Coast. While “windy Wellington” comes with a reputation, every Kiwi also knows you can’t beat it on a good day!
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Why choose a Retirement Village in Wellington?
Looking for choices in retirement lifestyles? Wellington, Hutt Valley, and the seaside towns along the Kāpiti Coast offer plenty of enticing options.
The established retirement villages based in Wellington’s city suburbs are an easy train or bus ride from all our capital city has to offer: cafes and restaurants, museums and galleries, sports and theatre events, high street shopping, bush walks and cycleways. Take the cable car up to Kelburn and amble down through the botanic gardens or eat your picnic lunch in the grounds of Parliament while MP-spotting. This region also gives you easy access to the Hutt Valley and the Kāpiti Coast.
Speaking of which, good days are abound on the sunny Kāpiti coast, where you’ll find a wide choice of villages and activities. Enjoy a relaxed coastal lifestyle – there’s all the usual amenities, plus kilometres of sheltered sandy beach to explore with the grandchildren, and bush walks in the hills.
The Hutt Valley nestles between two ranges of protecting hills, with the Hutt River-Te Awa Kairangi snaking its way through the valley. The climate is kinder than Wellington’s; it’s usually two or three degrees warmer, as evidenced by the roses and leafy streets for which the area is known. Here, you’re still an easy drive or train trip away from all the city bustle of Wellington, so you can have the best of both worlds.
All about retirement villages
A retirement village is a community specially built to cater towards the needs and lifestyles of older people. Many retirement villages offer units, villas, suites, or serviced suites. This gives you the option to choose to live independently within the village environment or to get extra help with cleaning or meal delivery.
What is the Deferred Management Fee (DMF)?
The DMF is an amount you pay when you leave a village, rather than when you join. The figure is defined in your contract. The deferred management fee is a delayed (and deducted) payment you (or your estate) make on exiting the village. It is to cover the cost of...
Will I have to pay if I move within a village?
Each move within a village incurs a cost. If moving between independent accommodation types (such as downsizing to a smaller unit), you will pay a ‘transfer fee.’ This is generally charged at a fixed percentage of the original license fee (which can range from 2 – 15%). You won’t have...
Leaving a retirement village
LEAVING THE VILLAGE It is important when you ENTER a retirement village in New Zealand that you know what to expect when you LEAVE a village: Do you understand what the Deferred Management Fee (DMF) is and how this will influence the amount you receive once you sell your home?...
Thinking of retirement living? Here are the legal must-dos
‘Buying’ into a retirement village is not the same as purchasing a family home, for example. You need specialist legal advice, as there can be some legal ‘fishhooks’ to get your head around. The following questions are designed to assist in your decision-making process: Legal stuff Have you received and...
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