Practical, plain-English guides on downsizing, retirement villages, land lease communities and later-life decisions in Brisbane. Written by Sam Price – an independent adviser with 25+ years of local property experience. No jargon. No sales agenda. Just useful information to help you move forward with confidence.
What Is a Land Lease Community? A Plain-English Guide for Brisbane Buyers
Land lease communities are one of the fastest-growing parts of the over-50s housing market in Southeast Queensland. Here is how the model works in plain English: what you own, what you pay, and what to check before you commit.
5 Common Mistakes When Downsizing in Brisbane (And How to Avoid Them)
The five most common downsizing mistakes Brisbane families make, and the practical way to avoid each one. Independent advice from Sam Price of Hazel & Fred.
How to Choose a Retirement Village in Brisbane: 10 Questions to Ask
Choosing a retirement village in Brisbane? Here are the 10 questions to ask about cost, contracts, community and care before you decide. Independent advice.
The Complete Downsizing Checklist for Brisbane Families
A complete downsizing checklist for Brisbane families, in six stages, with worksheets for accountant questions and retirement village tour visits.
What it Really Costs to Leave a Brisbane Retirement Village
The real cost of leaving a Brisbane retirement village goes well beyond the DMF. A plain English breakdown of the five components and the 18 month rule.
How to Choose a Low-Maintenance Home for Retirement in Brisbane
How to choose a low-maintenance home for retirement in Brisbane: property types, suburbs and what to check before you buy. Independent advice from Sam Price.
Retirement Villages vs Land Lease Communities: What's the Difference?
Retirement village or land lease community in Brisbane? Learn the key differences in ownership, costs, and lifestyle to make the right choice for you.
Retirement Village Contracts in Queensland Explained: Leasehold, DMF and Land Lease
Confused about retirement village contracts in Queensland? Here’s a plain-English guide to leasehold, DMF and land lease models, including key documents and your cooling-off rights.
Retirement Villages: What to Know Before You Start Looking
Thinking about a retirement village? Here’s what to consider from lifestyle and contracts to independent advice that puts you first.
Downsizing Advice in Brisbane - Where to Start and What to Know
Downsizing can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Here’s a practical, pressure-free guide to help you or a loved one take the first step, with support from Hazel & Fred.