Carmel Country Estate Retirement Village
Ohauiti, TaurangaIndependentRegistered on the Retirement Villages Register
In short
- No units are listed for sale today.
- The village keeps 30% of what you paid when you leave. This is its exit fee (deferred management fee).
- Weekly fee: $222.27 a week.
- Entry price from
- No units listednone for sale today
- Exit fee
- 30%builds over 3 years
- Weekly fee
- $222.27 a week
- When you are repaid
- Not published
- Registered
- Yesno. 1995014
- Care on site
- None listed
What it costs
Entry price
No units listed
Eldernet shows no units for sale here today. Ask the village what comes up and when.
Source: Eldernet listing (carmel-country-estate-retirement-v…)
Exit fee (deferred management fee)
30% of what you paid
Source: carmel.co.nz/faqs
How it builds
Accrues during ownership (building to the 30% cap over the 36-month period) but only becomes payable when the unit changes ownership.
Source: carmel.co.nz/faqs
Weekly fee
$222.27 a week
$222.27 per week ($889.48 payable four-weekly), set by Management. Not fixed for life, the FAQ states "From time to time the Weekly Management Fee will need to be reviewed and Management reserves the right to adjust these costs."
Source: carmel.co.nz/faqs
Full research note
$222.27 per week ($889.48 payable four-weekly), set by Management. Not fixed for life, the FAQ states "From time to time the Weekly Management Fee will need to be reviewed and Management reserves the right to adjust these costs."
Capital gain (a rise in the unit's value)
Not published
The FAQ does not state whether the resident or the village keeps any appreciation in the home's value
Source: carmel.co.nz/faqs
When you are repaid
Not published
For the resale/exit refund. The only refund timing stated applies to the initial $500/$1,000 application deposit, refunded within 21 days if the application doesn't proceed, which is a different thing from the exit payout
Source: carmel.co.nz/faqs
Full research note
Not published for the resale/exit refund. The only refund timing stated applies to the initial $500/$1,000 application deposit, refunded within 21 days if the application doesn't proceed, which is a different thing from the exit payout.
Disclosure statement (the village's summary of the deal)
Not published online. The law says the village must give you one before you sign an occupation right agreement (the contract that lets you live there), and it sets out every fee. Ask for it early.
What would you get back?
The exit fee builds over 3 years to 30%. The calculator spreads it evenly over those years; the exact schedule is in the fee notes above. Before weekly fees and any other charges.
Units for sale on Eldernet
None listed on Eldernet on 15 and 16 October 2026.
Registered village
Registered as Carmel Country Estate
- Registration number
- 1995014
- Registered since
- 2007
- Statutory supervisor
- Covenant Trustee Services Limitedappointed 24 September 2007
The name on the register differs a little from the village's own, so check this number with the operator.
A statutory supervisor is an independent party, licensed by the Financial Markets Authority, that holds residents' deposits and watches the village's finances (Retirement Commission).
Source: this village's entry on the Retirement Villages Register, read 15 October 2026.
About the village
Carmel Country Estate Retirement Village offers relaxed independent living in a peaceful Ohauiti setting, surrounded by beautifully landscaped grounds. Set across 16 acres, Carmel has an array of north facing Villas and Apartments designed for comfort, privacy and easy living. Residents enjoy spacious homes, attractive gardens, well-maintained facilities and the freedom to take part in village life as much or as little as they choose. With a friendly community, helpful staff and a strong sense of support, Carmel Country Estate is a place where residents can continue living independently while enjoying the reassurance of a safe, connected retirement village environment. We pride ourselves on making your retirement the best it can be here at Carmel Country Estate, we offer numerous ways to enjoy yourself, whether you are looking for an active lifestyle or something a little quieter. Pop in to have a coffee with our friendly team and enjoy a Village tour today.
In the village's own words, from its Eldernet listing.
Care homes nearby
- Arvida Copper Crest 2.4 km away · rest home, hospital, dementia
- Radius Althorp 2.6 km away · rest home, hospital, dementia, psychogeriatric
Where this comes from
- Address
- 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti, Tauranga
- Operator
- Independent
- Phone
- (07) 544 5553
- Website
- carmel.co.nz
- Source: Eldernet listing (carmel-country-estate-retirement-v…), read 15 and 16 October 2026 (listing, care levels, units for sale)
- Source: carmel.co.nz/faqs, read 15 and 16 October 2026
- Source: Retirement Villages Register entry, read 15 October 2026 (registration and statutory supervisor)
Confidence: High.
Research note
No occupation right agreement or disclosure statement PDF link found on the homepage, FAQ, or accommodation pages.
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