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07 871 2020
397 Swarbrick Drive
Te Awamutu 3800
New Zealand
Monday – Friday: 9am – 4pm
Weekends by appointment
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⚲ 397 Swarbrick Drive, Te Awamutu 3800
The Occupation Right Agreement is the most common form of occupation and ownership in retirement villages in New Zealand. It gives you the right to occupy your chosen villa for your lifetime, and the right to enjoy the land, buildings and facilities intended for common use in the village.
All villages are governed by the Retirement Villages Act 2003. Under this Act, you are required to get independent legal advice before signing an occupation right agreement.
Under the Retirement Villages Act there is a 15 working day cooling off period after you have signed the Occupation Right Agreement with your Lawyer. During this period you can cancel your agreement without any deductions, and receive your full deposit back with interest.
Costs include the purchase price of your villa, the Village Outgoings fee (a weekly payment of $195 covering the running of the village), and the Village Contribution. You are also responsible for internal maintenance of your villa and personal expenses such as food, power, phone bills, and contents insurance.
The Village Contribution covers the cost of providing village facilities, on-going development, and maintenance costs not covered by the Village Outgoings fee. At Highfield Country Estate, it accrues at a rate of 10% per year up to a maximum of 3 years (equating to 30% of your initial purchase price). It is not charged until termination of the Occupation Right Agreement and your villa is re-sold.
Highfield Country Estate management requires that you must be over 65 years of age, and at the time you purchase an Occupation Right Agreement you must be in good health.
Yes! Your villa at Highfield Country Estate is your home, and family and friends are encouraged to visit as often as they wish. You can entertain them in your villa or in the community centre, where your guests are welcome to use the facilities as long as you are present with them.
We understand pets play an important part in people's lives. While most small domestic pets are welcome, you will need to obtain management consent before you move in.
Emergency call buttons are installed in your villa, with trained persons automatically notified 24 hours a day. Security gates on the front entrance require an access code after hours, and security patrols the village at intervals during the night.
This is your home, so you have the freedom to come and go as you please. Whether you choose to go overseas for a few months or just a short holiday, we will maintain the grounds and security so you have total peace of mind while you are away.
Yes, you are welcome to maintain the garden adjoining your own home or an area allocated by the Village Manager. However, if preferred, all gardening and lawn mowing will be carried out by village staff as part of the weekly fee.
It is entirely your choice. Some residents choose to be totally involved while others prefer to live quietly. Your villa has been designed for easy care and personal privacy so that you're able to decide just how involved you become.