Compare Retirement Villages Side by Side
Compare the details that can differ between retirement villages, including care options, weekly fee increases, deferred management fees, capital gain and loss policies, and what happens when you leave.
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How it works
Choose your villages
Pick the villages you're interested in, anywhere in New Zealand.
See the details side by side
Fees, care options, contract terms and village structure, lined up in the same categories.
Understand what you’re looking at
Short plain English explanations sit alongside each item as you go.
What you can compare
Information varies between villages. We present it in the same way for each village, so you can compare like with like.
- Weekly fee and how they may increase.
- Deferred management fee and how it accrues.
- Contract type, such as a licence to occupy.
- Care levels available on site.
- Capital gain or loss, and whether you share in it.
- Sale of your home and who controls the sale.
- Fees after exit and when they stop.
Deciding on a retirement village is both a personal and financial decision
There’s a lot to consider, from how a village feels and what it offers, through to the costs and what’s in the contract.
Village Guide’s comparison table brings key information about different villages together, so you can see how they compare side by side. You can download your comparison, share it with family, and come back to it as you narrow down your options.
It can also help you work out what questions you still have and what you want to ask when you talk to a sales manager.
Not sure where to start?
Add two or three villages in your region. It’s a simple way to start understanding the differences and what matters most to you.
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Frequently asked questions
Which villages can I compare?
You can compare any retirement village listed on Village Guide.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Village Guide’s comparison table is completely free to use.
Where does the information come from?
The information comes from each village’s disclosure statement. We take the key details and present them in a consistent format, making it easier to compare villages side by side.
Do I still need to read the disclosure statement?
Yes. The comparison table is designed to help you understand the key differences between villages and narrow down your options. It doesn’t replace the full disclosure statement or occupation right agreement, which contain the complete terms.
How often is the information updated?
We monitor disclosure statements and update the information when new versions are published.
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