Waiheke Retirement Village
Ostend, AucklandIndependentRegistered 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 not published.
- Entry price from
- No units listednone for sale today
- Exit fee
- 30%builds over 3 years
- Weekly fee
- Not published
- When you are repaid
- Paid no more than 5 working days after the Manager receives payment from the incoming new…
- Registered
- Yesno. 2043897
- 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.
Prices seen on the village's own site: 1-bed units from $675,000 (78 sqm); 2-bed units from $850,000 (88 sqm); 2-bed villa from $875,000 (104 sqm) (source: lifecareresidences.co.nz)
Source: Eldernet listing (waiheke-retirement-village-by-life…)
Exit fee (deferred management fee)
30% of what you paid
Source: lifecareresidences.co.nz
How it builds
Not charged upfront or annually in cash -- deducted from the original purchase price when the resident leaves and the unit is resold
Source: lifecareresidences.co.nz
Weekly fee
Not published
Amount not stated); FAQ says the Weekly Fee is fixed at the level set on entry and does not vary during occupancy
Source: lifecareresidences.co.nz
Capital gain (a rise in the unit's value)
Not published
The FAQ describes the refund as "the original purchase price. less a Deferred Management Fee of 10% for each of the first three years," which implies no capital-gain share is paid out this way, but the page does not explicitly…
Source: lifecareresidences.co.nz
Full research note
not published -- the FAQ describes the refund as "the original purchase price... less a Deferred Management Fee of 10% for each of the first three years," which implies no capital-gain share is paid out this way, but the page does not explicitly address capital gain or loss treatment on resale
When you are repaid
Paid no more than 5 working days after the Manager receives payment from the incoming new resident for the unit/villa
Source: lifecareresidences.co.nz
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 Waiheke Retirement Village
- Registration number
- 2043897
- Registered since
- 2007
- Statutory supervisor
- Covenant Trustee Services Limitedappointed 29 October 2007
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
Located in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf, Waiheke Island is renowned for its beautiful coastline, vineyards, restaurants and relaxed lifestyle. Sited on the water’s edge at Anzac Bay on Waiheke Island, Waiheke Retirement Village by LifeCare Residences is one of the most private and tranquil retirement villages in Auckland. Yet it is only 600 metres from the bustling township of Ostend where you will find the Ostend Medical Centre, RSA, Countdown Shopping Centre and Physiotherapist, along with a variety of retail shops and cafes. Waiheke Retirement Village encapsulates all the benefits of living in a relaxed and supportive setting with like-minded people who truly care about their neighbours. There are a variety of organised activities, regular outings and events on offer as well as a range of top quality including an indoor heated swimming pool, spa pool and library. You can choose to do as much or as little as you like. LifeCare Residences are delighted to announce the completed expansion of Waiheke Retirement Village’s new waterside villas at picturesque Anzac Bay - brand new spacious 2 Bedroom + Study units available now.
In the village's own words, from its Eldernet listing.
Where this comes from
- Address
- 37 Natzka Road, Ostend, Auckland
- Operator
- Independent
- Phone
- (09) 372 2820
- Website
- lifecareresidences.co.nz
- Source: Eldernet listing (waiheke-retirement-village-by-life…), read 15 and 16 October 2026 (listing, care levels, units for sale)
- Source: lifecareresidences.co.nz, read 15 and 16 October 2026
- Source: Retirement Villages Register entry, read 15 October 2026 (registration and statutory supervisor)
Confidence: Medium to high. For DMF% and refund timing (direct quotes); capital gain treatment not published.
Research note
DMF % and refund-timing figures are direct quotes from the Waiheke FAQ page. Checked ownership/cost pages and a 'read the documentation' page -- none link to an actual disclosure statement PDF; the FAQ instead says a form of Disclosure Statement is provided during the application process, not published online.
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