Introduction   Taking “pet friendly” retirement villages to a new level, Mount Gilead Estate has its own living fur family (or should we say wool family). Embracing the rural style living that makes Mount Gilead Estate a stunning village to live in, we have our own resident goats. But before you say they aren’t really pets, you should come down and talk to our residents. They would tell you otherwise. Nursing Baby Goats, our residents pitched in Two of our residents have been hands-on in...

Deferred Management Fees A deferred management fee is an exit fee that residents pay to retirement village operators when they leave the village. This payment is often a percentage of the ingoing fee, or the sale price, and is agreed to in the contract upfront. The fee is paid to the operator when a resident vacates the village and is usually deducted from the sale price of the unit. The departure fee model is used by most retirement villages. It is not used in any other sector and therefore...

Introduction While our villas offer ample storage and living space, many retirees choose retirement villages as part of their decision to downsize to something more manageable than the family home. But moving into a smaller home might mean saying goodbye to some items around the home. The less you bring with you, the easier the move will be to make.Before embarking on this new phase in life, it is essential to declutter and organise belongings to ensure a smooth transition. That’s why we...