Have Your Say: New Survey on Occupation Rights Agreements

We want to know what residents think and we are always looking for ways to better understand resident needs.


So the Retirement Villages’ Residents’ Council this week invited residents to take part in a short survey about Occupation Rights Agreements — specifically, what matters most when it comes to getting your money back after the agreement ends.

Many residents have raised concerns about covering costs after they leave their village or when their estate is managing financial matters.

This anonymous survey, conducted by independent firm Talbot Mills Research, will help ensure residents’ voices are heard on this important issue. The survey takes just a few minutes to complete and will remain open for around a week.


As a thank you, everyone who completes it will go into the draw to win one of three $100 Prezzy Cards. (Contact details are only used for the prize draw and are kept separate from survey responses.)


You can take part in the survey and please share this with other village residents — every voice counts. Take the survey HERE  

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