Welcome to Over 50'S Lifestyle Living at Seachange
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Welcome to over 50’s lifestyle living at Seachange The Location Where the Murray River meets the Southern Ocean Set in the holiday and retirement centre of Goolwa, Seachange is situated on 26 acres of level land, and only a short walk to the beach and river. This friendly, well-designed lifestyle community offers easy access to essential services too. Seachange is the perfect place to start living your new life. Sea Change Goolwa Ideally located: » Victor Harbor » South Coast Hospital » Main Street and Shopping Centre Natural surrounds: » Goolwa and Middleton Beach Connectivity: » Adelaide Airport Sea Change Goolwa The Lifestyle Relaxed coastal living with everything you need Start your day with a gentle 20-minute walk down to Goolwa Beach or join neighbours and satisfy your green thumb in the vegetable garden. Have fun playing bingo, table tennis and indoor bowls or if you want to enjoy an outing, grab some friends and make a day of it at Hindmarsh Island Marina. At Seachange you’re free to fill your day with as much adventure or relaxation to suit your needs. Sea Change Goolwa The Lifestyle Everything you need and more: Work up a sweat, We welcome pets, get healthy and some rules apply stay active Work your green Get lost in thumb in our a good book community garden Connect with Enjoy a game of residents at social bocce, get active activities and enjoy and socialise the community bus Space to store Get creative and your caravan start a new hobby or boat Sea Change Goolwa The Homes Homes designed for living Get everything you need and more from one of our pre-loved homes. Hometown pre-loved homes are available across all our locations and in a range of prices and styles to suit you. With new stock arriving all the time, you’ll be impressed with what’s on offer. We have premium homes that are as good as new, and pre-loved homes ready to be enjoyed. Visit our website or get in touch with our friendly team. Sea Change Goolwa At Hometown Australia we strive to provide our residents with an affordable and inspiring lifestyle. We’re experts in creating lifestyle communities Our land lease communities provide true value for for the over 50s*. Our communities are vibrant, money, without the high entry and exit fees often affordable and teeming with sought-after associated with other retirement living options. amenities. Over 10,000 Australians call a Hometown Land Lease community home. Choose from quality homes, built new or pre-loved, carefully designed to suit your needs and your You’ll find our communities throughout budget. Our active, amenity rich communities are Australia, with each location close to essential waiting to welcome you into an exciting new way amenity and services and handpicked for its of living. natural surroundings or urban vibe. *Hometown Australia has a range of communities for over 50’s and over 55’s. Benefits of land-lease: No stamp duty Retain capital gain There is no stamp duty payable on We believe you should get 100% the purchase of your home, saving of your capital gain as a cash profit you thousands of dollars to spend when you sell your home. In many on the lifestyle you deserve. This other retirement living options, your can be a real boost to your budget, agreement may force you to share considering the Property Council of your capital gains with the community Australia suggests you can spend up manager. Living in a Hometown Land to $75,000 in stamp duty and other Lease Living community means that costs downsizing your home. more money stays in your pocket. No council rates No exit fees Unlike most ‘retirement villages’ When you sell your home, you won’t who charge you council rates, pay any exit fees, unlike ‘retirement with Hometown Land Lease living villages’ where you can be charged you won’t have to pay council fees. exit fees or ‘deferred management fees’ accrued over time. This is great for your budget. Frequently asked questions: What does a Hometown Australia Are there stamp duty or legal costs when community offer? I purchase? A new way of living for over 50*s. There are no stamp duty costs. Our contracts Our communities are vibrant, socially active, are simple and easy to understand. affordable, secure and packed with sought- after amenities. Am I eligible for government subsidies? If you’re a pensioner, you may be eligible for Is there onsite management? rental assistance against your site fees, the level Our communities have a variety of onsite of which varies. You should seek further advice management arrangements, from living at from Centrelink or Veteran Affairs. the community to managers available onsite during a variety of set hours. We also offer Will the site fees increase? residents a 24-hour emergency call service. Yes. Site fees are typically increased annually. You can check the amount, or method, Are there exit or deferred management fees? of increase in your site agreement. No, there are no exit or deferred management fees. You will receive 100% of any profits Are there body corporate fees? when you sell your home. And there are no No, there are no body corporate fees. additional community fees to pay when you Our management team looks after the operation sell your home. and maintenance of community amenities. Frequently asked questions: Are there any other fees? Is my home treated for pests and termites? No. There are no added fees. But you are New homes are constructed with termite responsible for your own household resistant products and treated to local running costs, including electricity, phone council regulations and Australian standards. and internet, as well as home insurance. Your home should be treated annually (at Water usage is included in the rent. your expense). You need to make your own investigations should you be considering the Can I choose my home and my site? purchase of a pre-loved home. Yes you choose your home and site. Available designs do vary due to location Do I need to maintain my garden and lawn? and size of site. Our sales consultants You are responsible for your own garden, but are happy to help you with new and community management will look after the pre-loved homes. communal gardens. Is my home covered by a builder’s Can family or friends stay with me? warranty? Yes. Guests can stay and also enjoy all the Yes, there is a 6-year structural warranty facilities and activities, including children on all new homes, and up to a 3-month under adult supervision. You will need to maintenance period. Pre-loved and display inform management of any extended visitors. home warranties can be transferred to you at purchase, if there are any outstanding warranty periods. Frequently asked questions: How do I sell my home? Can I bring my own pet? Your choice. You can sell it yourself, Absolutely. We believe that pets are a very with a real estate agent, or we can sell valuable source of joy and companionship. it for you. Most of our communities are pet friendly, however there are some rules about the Can I bequeath my home? type of pets you can have, depending on the Yes, because you own your own individual community. We encourage you to home it becomes part of your estate. check with the community you’re interested in. Your beneficiaries can sell it or if they choose, live in it, provided they meet our Why choose a Hometown community for community criteria. over 50s*? This is the lifestyle you’ve been working Are singles welcome? towards all your life. Enjoy the freedom of Absolutely. Our communities are Land Lease living by purchasing a quality welcoming and designed for social home and leasing the land. You’ll have the interaction. We encourage everyone, extra savings to do everything you’ve dreamt including singles, to make new friends of as part of a secure, active community and discover new interests. in a great location. Hometown really is the appealing new way of living. Discover our over 50’s lifestyle community Seachange - Goolwa 24 Gardiner Street, Goolwa SA 5214 08 6336 9969 hometownaustralia.com.au.