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Video: What is a Licence to Occupy in NZ?

Presented by Paula Bishop, Founder & Managing Director of Village Guide

3 min watch
Presented by Paula Bishop, Founder & Managing Director of Village Guide 3 min watch

A Licence to Occupy is the most common ownership model in New Zealand retirement villages: you pay an upfront sum for the right to live in a home, but you do not own the underlying property.

This video explains how a Licence to Occupy works, how it differs from buying a residential property outside a village, and what the arrangement involves for residents.

For the full explanation, read our article on Licences to Occupy.


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