Why choose Land Lease?
Experts in creating land lease lifestyle communities for those over 50*
Hometown Australia creates vibrant lifestyle communities where you can enjoy an independent way of living, stay active with quality amenities, build lasting social connections, and embrace lifestyle-rich locations – all without the premium price tag.
Hometown Australia is proud to be one of the nation's leading developers and operators of land lease living communities across Australia, driven by a passion for creating affordable, high-quality lifestyle communities that offer Australians over 50* the freedom to enjoy an exceptional way of life.
With more than 15,000 homeowners across 65+ communities, Hometown Australia creates vibrant lifestyle communities where you can enjoy an independent way of living, stay active with quality amenities, build lasting social connections, and embrace lifestyle-rich locations - all without the premium price tag.
Throughout this article, we'll break down how the land lease model works and explore its benefits compared to both retirement villages and traditional homeownership, so you can make a confident, informed decision about your next move.
You can find our communities throughout NSW, QLD, VIC and SA, with each location handpicked for its natural surroundings or urban conveniences. Hometown Australia's land lease living communities provide true value for money, without the high entry and exit fees often associated with other retirement living options.
Choose from the range of quality new or pre-loved homes, carefully designed to suit your needs and your budget. Hometown Australia's active, amenity rich communities are waiting to welcome you into an exciting new way of living.
No stamp duty
There is no stamp duty payable on the purchase of your home, saving you thousands of dollars to spend on the lifestyle you deserve.
This can result in a boost to your budget, considering the Property Council of Australia suggests you can spend up to $75,000 in stamp duty and other costs when downsizing through traditional land and property purchasing. A saving you won't find in a retirement village either.
Retain Capital Gain
We believe you should get 100% of your capital gain as a cash profit when you sell your home.
In many other retirement living options, your agreement may force you to share your capital gain with the community manager. Living in a Hometown Australia land lease community means that more money stays in your pocket.
No Exit Fees
When you sell your home, you won’t pay any exit fees, unlike ‘retirement villages' where you can be charged exit fees or ‘deferred management fees’ accrued over time. Great for your budget!
No Council Rates
Unlike traditional homeowners and most retirement villages, when living in a Hometown Australia land lease community you won't have to pay council rates.
Council rates are increasing all the time, with some NSW councils seeing residential rate increases between 6.35% and 45.78% in a single year. That's a cost that simply doesn't apply here.
No stamp duty
There is no stamp duty payable on the purchase of your home, saving you thousands of dollars to spend on the lifestyle you deserve.
This can result in a boost to your budget, considering the Property Council of Australia suggests you can spend up to $75,000 in stamp duty and other costs when downsizing through traditional land and property purchasing. A saving you won't find in a retirement village either.
Retain Capital Gain
We believe you should get 100% of your capital gain as a cash profit when you sell your home.
In many other retirement living options, your agreement may force you to share your capital gain with the community manager. Living in a Hometown Australia land lease community means that more money stays in your pocket.
No Exit Fees
When you sell your home, you won’t pay any exit fees, unlike ‘retirement villages' where you can be charged exit fees or ‘deferred management fees’ accrued over time. Great for your budget!
No Council Rates
Unlike traditional homeowners and most retirement villages, when living in a Hometown Australia land lease community you won't have to pay council rates.
Council rates are increasing all the time, with some NSW councils seeing residential rate increases between 6.35% and 45.78% in a single year. That's a cost that simply doesn't apply here.
Land Lease Compared to a Retirement Village
Land Lease Compared to Traditional Homeownership
What Is a Land Lease Community?
In essence, the land lease model means you buy a home and lease the land it sits on, as part of a land lease agreement known as a Residential Site Agreement. When you sign this land lease document, you secure the right to lease the land for an extended duration and get access to all of the community amenities.
A land lease community is a group of these homes sharing resort-style amenities like pools, gyms and more. Hometown Australia's land lease communities are made up of like-minded people over the age of 50*, providing wonderful opportunities for socialising and amenities to support an active and social lifestyle.
Discover the Hometown difference
Whether you're comparing land lease living to a retirement village or traditional homeownership, the benefits speak for themselves. No stamp duty, no exit fees, no council rates and access to government subsidies mean more money in your pocket for the things that matter.
But it's not just about the savings. Our communities are designed around the lifestyle you deserve, resort-style amenities, social events and a neighbourhood of like-minded people who genuinely enjoy each other's company.
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