The Village is owned by Arcadia Group Pty Ltd (ABN 95 081 780 654) located in Subiaco, Western Australia. Over the years, Arcadia Group has steadily expanded and established itself as a leading retirement living operator and developer. The group has a portfolio of ten retirement communities within Western Australia and Victoria.

All Arcadia Group retirement communities are regulated by the Retirement Villages Act that applies in the State in which the community is located. A key purpose of this legislation is to provide protection to retirement village residents in respect of their entry into, living in and leaving a retirement community.

Residents are granted a lease to occupy their unit for their lifetime, together with the right to use, on a shared basis with all other residents, the communal area and facilities which includes:

• Clubhouse
• Café and Alfresco BBQ Areas
• Media Room and Library
• Swimming Pool
• Gymnasium
• Work shed
• Bowling Green and associated social and recreation facilities

Yes, you certainly can, and several of our residents are still working in paid or volunteer positions in the community.

Of course you can – your home is yours. We do ask that you inform your Village Manager if you intend to have a guest for an extended period. Visitors are welcome to stay in your home for up to 13 weeks in any calendar year.

Pets are welcome at Affinity Village Baldivis. To ensure the comfort and security of all our residents, they are subject to the approval of the Village Manager.

One of the best parts of living in a gated community is the freedom to lock and leave whenever you like to go on a holiday. Affinity Village Baldivis is fitted with excellent state-of-the-art security to enhance the safety of your home during your absences. Any resident leaving the retirement community for any period of time is asked to notify the Village Manager as a further precaution.

Yes, we simply ask residents to seek approval from the Village Manager and to ensure that the proposed booking does not conflict with regular activities. Residents will also need to leave the area in a clean and tidy condition after use.

We encourage you to speak with your Village Manager. As a resident, you also have the option of sharing your views through the Residents’ Committee.

Affinity Village Baldivis insures the buildings and shared areas. All other personal insurances, such as health, contents, fixtures and fittings and liability, are the responsibility of our residents.

All homes at Affinity Village Baldivis are occupied on a ‘Lease For Life’ basis. All details of these arrangements can be found in your contract or are available from the Village Manager.

All homes are purchased on a ‘Lease for Life’ basis, there is no Stamp Duty payable.

1. Ingoing contribution

When moving into Affinity Village Baldivis, you will pay a price for the Lease for Life of your home, determined by its size, location in the Village, market conditions, and a lot of other factors – just as you would for any real estate transaction.

2. Operating costs

During your stay you will pay a monthly Recurrent Charge including Reserve Fund Contribution, which helps cover the running costs of the Village and amenities, and keep the Village maintained to a very high standard. The monthly Recurrent Charge is estimated annually and provisionally fixed by Arcadia Group. The final charges are determined after the end of each financial year. Local council rates and water rates are also included in the monthly Recurrent Charge and a rebate is provided annually based on individual usage.

3. Outgoing costs

Like most Retirement Village operators, Affinity Village Baldivis has a Deferred Management Fee (DMF) model which is a way for incoming residents to pay part of their costs after they move out – saving money up front so they have more to spend on enjoying their lifestyle during their stay.

We strongly encourage all prospective residents to seek independent financial and legal advice.

Residents pay for electricity, telephone, gas and other services consumed in their own homes.

The safety and security of our residents are our utmost priority. An emergency call button is placed in all homes as well as call buttons in the clubhouse toilets and emergency call panels throughout the Clubhouse. There is 24-hour emergency support. In addition, there are CCTVs placed around the community’s common areas.

To further secure the area, our gates close at night, enabling only authorised individuals to enter the premises after dark. The gate timings vary according to the seasons.

You are advised to contact Centrelink to discuss your personal situation.

Visit: www.centrelink.gov.au for details.

We can point you in the right direction to a range of independent qualified community care organisations. Services can include such things as assistance with meals, showering, cleaning, laundry, and local shopping, amongst others. These services are provided on a user-pays basis.