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Thank you for your enquiry about living at Brooklea Lifestyle Village. Brooklea provides a safe and secure residential setting close to main shopping centres and services. We enable our residents to make a home and stamp it with their personality without the burden of maintenance or security issues. You can be sure of a wonderful welcome when you join this exciting community, with services and activities coordinated by an experienced and caring village management team. We hope we can answer some of your questions within this booklet however please visit us, we would love to show you around! Yours sincerely, r vi4li, me-Rae, Manager -2security issues. community, with services and activities coordinated by an experienced and caring village management team. We hope we can answer some of your questions within this booklet however please visit us, we would love to show you around! Yours sincerely,
-CONTENTSWelcome Introduction & The Extras Apartments & Villas Important Things to Know about our Care Services Important Things to Know about Financial Security & FAQ's Map & Contact Details Centrally located in tropical Townsville, North Queensland, Brooklea Lifestyle Village is designed to give residents independent living, while also providing the peace of mind and security that a village lifestyle has to offer. Here you will find residents that are like minded, active, share some wonderful experiences and of course make some new friends. It is important to us that we offer you a pleasant, clean, and comfortable community, one that is affordable. THE EXTRA'S ■ Location, conveniently situated close to main shopping centres and services ■ We have live in Caretakers and staff to provide 24 emergency support ■ We are a gated community with security gates fitted for access ■ An additional internet service in the Community Centre for those who may not want it in their home ■ You will find an active and busy Residents Committee that meet regularly to organise many activities, like guest speakers, lunches, functions, day trips etc ■ Our social program can be as busy or as laid back as you like; Happy Hour 3 times a week, gentle exercise programs, craft, woodwork shop and an extensive library ■ We encourage your life outside of the Village, many of our residents are active in bowls, golf and volunteer work -3- Location, conveniently situated close to main shopping centres and services 24 hour professional support provided by Tunstall Australiasia We are a gated community with security gates fitted for access Y ou will find an active and busy Residents Committee that meet regularly to organise many activities, like guest speakers, lunches, functions, day trips etc O ur social program can be as busy or as laid back as you like; Social Hour 3 times a week, gentle exercise programs, craft, woodwork shop and an extensive library W e encourage your life outside of the Village, many of our residents are active in bowls, golf and volunteer work Centrally located in tropical Townsville, North Queensland, Brooklea Lifestyle Village is designed to give residents Here you will find residents that are like minded, active, share some wonderful experiences and of course make
APARTMENTS & VILLAS Brooklea offers a mix of apartment and villa living with a choice of 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms. All are low in maintenance, are attractive, practical in design, have quality fittings and fixtures and overall have easy access and design elements for those with disabilities. -FEATURES- ■ Air Conditioned ■ Modern kitchens with appliances ■ Accessible bathrooms ■ Wool blend carpets and ceramic tiles ■ Built in wardrobes ■ Internal laundry ■ Separate balcony or garden access ■ Secure garage and storage facilities ■ Automatic lift between apartment floors [[JJ MAGNETIC Z � � 21� 1� 16iiu � FLOOR AREAS � Internal Area 75.0m2 Garage 18.5m2 El Porch 2.5m2 Patio 5.5m2 □ □ 0 □[I] � ORPHEUS ��,m,� [[JJ DIB 21� 1� 16iiu 1� � FLOOR AREAS [l 0 Internal Area 94.5m2 Garage 2 l .Om2 � Porch 4.5m2 CJ □§ Patio 7.0m2 □□ -4- Modern kitchens with appliances Accessible bathrooms V inyl Planking flooring Built in wardrobes Internal laundry S eparate balcony or garden access S ecure garage and storage facilities A utomatic lift between Brooklea offers a mix of apartment and villa living with a choice of 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms. All are low in maintenance, are attractive, practical in design, have quality fittings and fixtures and overall have easy access and design elements for those with disabilities.
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IMPORTANTTHINGSTO KNOW �,u;t ()1/14 (J,t:JVU, �� MEALS Meals are not provided in-house at Brooklea; however we can assist with organising tasty and nutritious meals from an external provider. Please note that extra fees will apply. DOCTOR/MEDICAL Residents are encouraged to use a medical practitioner in the area to ensure a fast response to any medical emergencies that may arise. For other medical services like Podiatry, Physiotherapy and other medical specialists, appointments can be arranged either on site or within their own medical practice. For those with a Disability, we have specifically designed our villas and community facilities with this in mind, we have included a range of design elements that make life easier as you grow older. HAIRDRESSING A number of mobile hairdressers currently visit the Village, alternate salons for both men and women can be found at nearby Stockland Shopping Centres. SHOPPING FACILITIES Brooklea is fortunate to have both Stockland Kmart and Stockland Myer Shopping Centres at its doorstep. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Regular activities are organised as well as the Community Centre hosts crafts, cards, games etc. In addition we are not far away from golf, bowls, football, beaches, fishing, boating, bingo halls, and RSL venues. DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE For those times when you may need some additional help from an external provider like Blue Care and Ozcare etc, ask our Management who are only too happy to assist in this. Please note that extra fees will apply. TRANSPORT Brooklea is in an excellent location, we have a public bus service available right outside our front door and this service travels all around the city with ease. EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM Each of our Apartments/Villas has been fitted with an emergency call system, which operates 24 hours a day 7 days a week. In addition to a call button a personal alarm pendant is provided. There is no charge for this service; it is built into your Village levy. -6will apply. and other medical specialists, appointments can be arranged either on site or within their own medical practice. For those with a Disability, we have specifically designed our villas and community facilities with this in mind, we have included a range of design elements that make life easier as you grow older. HAIRDRESSING Village, alternate salons for both men and women can be found at nearby Stockland Shopping Centres. Regular activities are organised as well as the In addition we are not far away from golf, bowls, football, beaches, fishing, boating, bingo halls, and RSL venues. happy to assist in this. Please note that extra fees will apply. Brooklea is in an excellent location, we have a public this service travels all around the city with ease. Each of our Apartments/Villas has been fitted with an emergency call system, which operates 24 hours a day service; it is built into your Village levy.
IMPORTANTTHINGSTO KNOW ��,� �1 TENURE All Apartments and Villas are held by way of long term lease. Your right to occupy the Apartment or Villa and the various terms and conditions of occupancy can be found in the Lease Document, a copy is available from our Administration office. When you first move into Brooklea, you are required to pay an Ingoing Contribution Fee - please refer to Attachment D. VILLAGE LEVY As is the case in all Lifestyle and Retirement Villages, residents contribute to the overall costs of maintaining and operating the Village. Here at Brooklea these costs are apportioned to you the Lessees of individual Apartments or Villas. The garages and storage spaces are also apportioned on an equal share of costs as well. The type of costs included in the levy is: maintenance of plant and equipment, common areas, gardens, landscaping, energy costs of public and common property areas, insurance of buildings and contents (not those of each resident though) and other risks, cleaning, council rates and charges, land tax, the cost of Village Management, cost of the 24 hour emergency alarm system, control and security and other general costs of running the Village. Amendments to the Retirement Village Act 1999 provide that a Resident funded Maintenance Reserve Fund be in place for maintaining and repairing the Village's capital items. Resident contributions to this fund are included in the monthly Residents Levy. Levies are payable monthly, mid-month in advance. Interest is chargeable on levies which remain outstanding for a period in excess of 30 days. EXIT FEE To minimise your Ingoing Contribution, an exit fee is levied when leave the Village. Like any real estate transaction, we believe that Residents should be able to take advantage of any capital appreciation when their Apartment/Villa is resold. The Exit Fee is based on industry standards as outlined in the Brooklea Public Information Document (PID) - please refer to the attached, Attachment B. Your liability of these fees is limited to a maximum period of twelve months after you have given vacant possession of the Apartment/Villa. EXIT ENTITLEMENT When you leave the Village, your Ingoing Contribution is re-paid to you in full. Please Note, under the terms of your lease Australian Retirement Living Pty Ltd guarantees to repay the monies owing to you or your estate within 28 days after the Apartment/Villa is sold. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTI ONS Pets are allowed however you will need prior approval from Management, and number of pets will be restricted. Owners who have a cat or dog need to ensure they are de-sexed and easily controlled. There are some further conditions surrounding pets so please talk to Management. Guests are more than welcome and you would need to advise Management for any visitors staying overnight and or staying for a period of up to 4 weeks. Also Residents having a guest less than 18 years of age need to seek Management approval as well. Visitors and guests need to abide by Village codes of conduct and house rules. We value the views of our residents and we hold on a regular basis Resident Forum meetings. This is the opportunity to raise any matters and contribute to the smooth running of Brooklea. Yes we do, it is included in the Village Public Information document (PID) - please refer to the attached. ARE PETS ALLOWED? DO I HAVE A SAY ON HOW BROOKLEA IS RUN? DOES BROOKLEA HAVE A DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS? CAN WE HAVE GUESTS AND VISITORS AND CAN THEY STAY OVERNIGHT? VCD Village Comparison Document TENURE All Apartments and Villas are held by way of long term lease. Your right to occupy the Apartment or Villa and the various terms and conditions of occupancy can be found in the Lease Document, a copy is available from our Administration office. When you first move into Brooklea, you are required to pay an Ingoing Contribution Fee - please refer to Attachment D. VILLAGE LEVY As is the case in all Lifestyle and Retirement Villages, residents contribute to the overall costs of maintaining and operating the Village. Here at Brooklea these costs are apportioned to you the Lessees of individual Apartments or Villas. The garages and storage spaces are also apportioned on an equal share of costs as well. The type of costs included in the levy is: maintenance of plant and equipment, common areas, gardens, landscaping, energy costs of public and common property areas, insurance of buildings and contents (not those of each resident though) and other risks, cleaning, council rates and charges, land tax, the cost of Village Management, cost of the 24 hour emergency alarm system, control and security and other general costs of running the Village. Amendments to the Retirement Village Act 1999 provide that a Resident funded Maintenance Reserve Fund be in place for maintaining and repairing the Village’s capital items. Resident contributions to this fund are included in the monthly Residents Levy. Levies are payable monthly, mid-month in advance. Interest is chargeable on levies which remain outstanding for a period in excess of 30 days. EXIT FEE To minimise your Ingoing Contribution, an exit fee is levied when leave the Village. Like any real estate transaction, we believe that Residents should be able to take advantage of any capital appreciation when their Apartment/Villa is resold. The Exit Fee is based on industry standards as outlined in the Brooklea VCD Village Comparison Document please refer to the attached, Attachment B. Your liability of these fees is limited to a maximum period of twelve months after you have given vacant possession of the Apartment/Villa. EXIT ENTITLEMENT When you leave the Village, your Ingoing Contribution is re-paid to you in full. Please Note, under the terms of your lease Australian Retirement Living Pty Ltd guarantees to repay the monies owing to you or your estate within 28 days after the Apartment/Villa is sold.
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