The Lakes - Questions

What is the tenure of The Lakes?

Your unit has a Freehold Title and the common area is maintained by The Body Corporate.

What does a Freehold Title mean?

The resident owns their unit not the operator and the owner can benefit from capital gains when sold. It is the most secure tenure available in Retirement living.

Can I put a deposit on a unit before I sell my house?

Yes, a deposit of only $2,000 can secure the unit of your choice subject to the sale of your home.

Do the units have a 24-hour emergency call system?

Yes, to respond immediately in an event of any emergency. Included is a pendant for the residents to wear should they wish to.

Can I change the internal colours of my unit?

Yes, during construction providing ample time has been given. After purchasing you may change colours at any time.

Do I have to maintain my own garden?

No, the area surrounding your unit is available for you to maintain if desired, otherwise gardeners will do it for you.

Are existing pets welcome?

Yes, subject to Management approval prior to purchasing.

Can we have friends and family stay?

Yes, we encourage visitors to stay, however, if for an extended period of time, Management approval may be required.

Are there hospitals & medical facilities close by?

Yes, Public and Private Hospitals and Specialists are only minutes away.

Is there transport available?

Yes, our Village currently contracts a local bus company to provide a weekly shopping service. A daily public bus service to the CBD is also available at the entrance to our Village.

Are there recreational & shopping facilities near The Lakes?

Yes, they include Golf Courses, Botanic Gardens, RSL, Sporting Clubs, Boat Ramp, CBD, Shopping Centres & Post Office, only minutes away. Also available is a local shopping centre within walking distance.

What is included in the weekly fees?

Costs cover such items as: management, use of all facilities, building insurance and maintenance, gardening and mowing, Village bus and a 24-hour Emergency Call System.

If you have any further questions Our Sales team will be happy to assist you.
Please fill in your details on the Contact page.



What is the tenure of The Lakes? Your unit has a Freehold Title and the common area is maintained by The Body Corporate. What does a Freehold Title mean? The resident owns their unit not the operator and the owner can benefit from capital gains when sold. It is the most secure tenure available in Retirement living. Can I put a deposit on a unit before I sell my house? Yes, a deposit of only $2,000 can secure the unit of your choice subject to the sale of your home. Do the units have a 24-hour emergency call system? Yes, to respond immediately in an event of any emergency. Included is a pendant for the residents to wear should they wish to. Can I change the internal colours of my unit? Yes, during construction providing ample time has been given. After purchasing you may change colours at any time. Do I have to maintain my own garden? No, the area surrounding your unit is available for you to maintain if desired, otherwise gardeners will do it for you. Are existing pets welcome? Yes, subject to Management approval prior to purchasing. Can we have friends and family stay? Yes, we encourage visitors to stay, however, if for an extended period of time, Management approval may be required. Are there hospitals & medical facilities close by? Yes, Public and Private Hospitals and Specialists are only minutes away. Is there transport available? Yes, our Village currently contracts a local bus company to provide a weekly shopping service. A daily public bus service to the CBD is also available at the entrance to our Village. Are there recreational & shopping facilities near The Lakes? Yes, they include Golf Courses, Botanic Gardens, RSL, Sporting Clubs, Boat Ramp, CBD, Shopping Centres & Post Office, only minutes away. Also available is a local shopping centre within walking distance. What is included in the weekly fees? Costs cover such items as: management, use of all facilities, building insurance and maintenance, gardening and mowing, Village bus and a 24-hour Emergency Call System. If you have any further questions Our Sales team will be happy to assist you. Please fill in your details on the Contact page.