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Land lease living is a growing choice for over 50s seeking to downsize and enjoy financial freedom. Hometown Australia offers low-maintenance homes in desirable locations, designed for over 50s. Enjoy quality amenities, a vibrant community, and an active, connected lifestyle in a welcoming environment.

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You don’t have to be retired to live in a Hometown Australia community with many homeowners working, semi-retired or somewhere in between.

You don’t have to be retired to live in a Hometown Australia community with many homeowners working, semi-retired or somewhere in between. It is about starting your transition into your retirement years in an environment that supports independent living, so you can live your golden years the way you always dreamed.

Enjoy an active and independent lifestyle in one of Hometown's vibrant lifestyle communities throughout Australia.

Downsize and Upgrade Your Lifestyle

  • Exciting New Location: Live in some of the most beautiful locations throughout Australia without the hefty price tag.
  • Your Dream Home: Embrace a beautifully designed home for those over 50 and enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle with minimal upkeep.
  • Keep Physically and Socially Active: Enjoy a range of amenities including swimming pools, lawn bowl greens, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and more! Along with a buzzing social calendar making it easy to make new friends and become involved in the community.
  • Sense of Security: Join a welcoming community where neighbours look out for one another, friendships flourish and benefit from a secure environment.
  • Unlock Your Equity: If you decide to downsize and sell your family home, you can use the equity to fund your dreams and adventures in your retirement years.
  • Lower Running Costs: Save money on household expenses such as running pools and make your retirement funds go further.

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From fabulous amenities and stunning locations, explore the range of Hometown Australia communiti...

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Four Benefits to Land Lease Living

In this article we take a look at four of the main benefits why savvy downsizers are choosing lan...

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Downsizing After Retirement

Discover how to get the most out of your golden years with Hometown Australia.

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The Beauty of a Lock Up and Leave Lifestyle with Hometown Australia

Discover the beauty of a lock and leave lifestyle with residents Mandy and Brian.

Two elderly people smiling walking beside their bicycles in lifestyle village park, surrounded by lush greenery/trees, reflecting warm sunny atmosphere.
Active Living: The Benefits of Living in Hometown Australia Communities

From fabulous amenities and stunning locations, explore the range of Hometown Australia communiti...

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Four Benefits to Land Lease Living

In this article we take a look at four of the main benefits why savvy downsizers are choosing lan...

Discover the Perfect Place to Call Home

Hometown Australia homes offer a smart, stylish, and stress-free way to downsize without giving up the lifestyle you love. Whether you are searching for a brand new or preloved home, there is a range of Hometown Australia homes to suit most budgets with fantastic home design features.

  • Stunning home design with your choice of master suites, modern bathrooms, study, or third bedroom.
  • Contemporary layouts, quality finishes and appliances.
  • Purpose built for over 50s with low thoughtful layouts and beautiful low maintenance gardens.
  • Homes are designed to enjoy a lock and leave lifestyle.
  • A range of preloved home designs featuring modern kitchens, gorgeous outdoor living areas, indoor-outdoor living, and more.

Finding Financial Freedom

Making the move to a Hometown Australia community could be your key to financial freedom.

  • No stamp duty payable
  • No council fees
  • No entry or exit fees
  • You retain 100% of capital gain when you sell your home in a Hometown Australia community.
  • The Government recognises you as a ‘renter’ which means you may be eligible for Rental Assistance. To learn more about Rental Assistance and if you would be eligible please visit the Centrelink website.

You may be eligible for the Government Downsizer Super Contribution which is a program that allows you to put $300,000 from the sale of your home into your superannuation fund. To learn more about the Downsizer Super Contribution please visit the Government website.

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“The attraction for me has always been the beach and now I live on the beach and not for a million bucks!”

I had been to this community (Beachfront) and I had a look around and I really thought it was out of my reach, until I did some investigation and found out it was well within my reach. I looked at the local area and there was plenty of work. It just became a no brainer and I was able to discharge my mortgage and move here. The attraction for me has always been the beach and now I live on the beach and not for a million bucks!

Michele from Beachfront

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