Current on 19 October 2026
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Start your journey here, with everything you need to choose your perfect retirement lifestyle.
Explore our most frequently asked questions so that you can make your next move with confidence.
A retirement village is a community of homes and facilities designed for anyone who is over 55 years old and still active enough to live independently in their own home. As a resident of one of our retirement villages, you will benefit from added security, a community environment and additional features like community facilities and customisable services.
Further reading: Wellbeing benefits of living in a retirement village
A retirement village is suitable for a person who is 55 and over, whether retired or still working part-time.
This is your home, so friends and family are most welcome to stay with you. Of course, other residents appreciate the fact that they know who their neighbours are, so for extended stays, residents need to talk to their Village Manager and let them know who is staying and for how long.
For example, if your visitor is staying more than 30 days, it will need to be documented and discussed with the Village Manager.
When trying to find out which are the best retirement villages, you should always focus on what is most important for you. Whether that is a specific location, available units, certain amenities or even friends and family who are already living in a retirement community, the choice is yours to make. If you don't know where to start, we recommend speaking to our friendly customer support team who can guide you in the right direction.
You can call them on 1800 550 550 or send them a message.
When you buy into a Keyton retirement village, typically Keyton owns the land and homes. The “right to reside” in the home on a lease or licence is then sold to you, as the resident.
A resident might own a lease, purple or strata title over the home. The ownership options available range from village to village, so the easiest way to gain clarity is to ask the Sales Manager at the village you’re thinking of moving to.
Further reading: Do I own my home and will it be liveable for years to come.
Yes, you can. You will just need to have variations or changes approved by the village manager so that all the relevant standards and regulations are met.
The cost of living in a retirement village will vary depending on the contract you choose and the size of house you choose to live in.
There are also several costs associated with living in a retirement village besides the price of your home. The main costs to consider are service fees, establishment fees, and management fees.
When and how you pay these will depend on the contract you choose to take out. Further costs to take into account include legal fees, reinstatement costs, selling costs, GST and stamp duty.
Exit fees most commonly refer to the Deferred Management Fee or DMF. A contract with a DMF allows you to defer payment of the Management Fee until after you have left the village, suiting those who wish to buy a retirement home at a more affordable price and defer part of the cost of living in a village to a later date.
The amount of the Deferred Management Fee (or exit fee) is dependent on the price of the home, how long you live in the village, and whether you opt to share in any capital gains or not. Keyton retirement villages offer a range of contracts, including no exit fee contracts. Find out about our contract options or contact the Sales Manager at your village of choice to find out more.
Further reading: Retirement living on your terms