What happens when you sell
Understanding selling within a land lease community
When people consider moving to a lifestyle community, one of the most common questions is:
“What happens when I decide to sell?”
Having a clear picture of the resale process can make it easier to look ahead with confidence. At Avington Living, the process is designed to be straightforward and transparent.
You own your home, and if the time comes to move on, you have the freedom to sell it with the agent of your choice while retaining 100% of any capital gain.
The details are explained further below, but if you’d prefer to talk through the resale process, our team is always happy to help.
Freedom to sell your home
At Avington, homeowners have the right to sell their home whenever they choose. When the time comes, you have two options:
• Sell your home through the Hampshire Villages resale service.
• Appoint an external licensed real estate agent.
This flexibility ensures Avington homeowners remain in control of their decision.
Many residents choose to sell through the Hampshire Villages resale team because of our specialised knowledge of the community and the lifestyle market.
Why many choose our resale service
Selling a home within a lifestyle community is different from selling a standard residential property.
Buyers are looking for a particular lifestyle, and understanding how the community operates is important in presenting the home effectively.
Our resale team offers:
Experience selling homes within the Avington community.
An understanding of the land lease model.
Access to buyers actively seeking lifestyle community homes.
Support throughout the sales process.
While homeowners are free to appoint an external agent, many agents have limited experience in retirement community sales.
Our team understands both the market and the community, helping position homes to achieve the best possible outcome.
Any Capital Gains is yours
At Avington Living:
There are no deferred management fees.
There are no exit fees deducted from your sale.
You retain 100% of any capital gain.
This means if the value of your home increases over time, you keep that increase when you sell (less the standard costs associated with selling any property).
Understanding how this works provides a clearer picture of the long-term considerations when choosing Avington as your home.
“The hardest part about downsizing was choosing the home that best suited my lifestyle. Once I made that choice, everything else was easy.”
— Robyn, Avington Resident
How long does it take to sell?
The timeline for selling a home can vary. Like any property sale, it depends on factors such as:
Market conditions.
Buyer demand.
Pricing strategy.
Our resale team works closely with homeowners to position and market the home effectively, drawing on their experience selling within the community, understanding community-living buyer expectations and presenting the lifestyle Avington offers.
If you would like to understand how resale works in more detail, we encourage you to reach out to our team.
Clarity for the future
At Avington Living, the land lease model is designed to offer clarity, flexibility and financial transparency.
If your circumstances change, you have the freedom to sell your home and move on.
There are no deferred management fees or exit fees deducted from your sale, and you can choose the agent you wish to work with — with the added support of an experienced resale team within the community.
