The majors are in the box seat to buy up individual villages as the small, new buyers
have dried up. Paul Moschione, National Director at Colliers feels that discount rates
have softened by 50 to 100 basis points. Like any cycle, buyers dry up. I have heard of
a number of sales that have fallen through since before Christmas. He too thinks its a
good time to be buying. At the same time Peter McMullen of Jones Lang LaSalle says
The market has softened; its a good time to buy in because the cash flows of villages
have not changed and are sustainable for 25-30 years.
Opinion
These new retirement villages show providing care is here and now
Gone are the days when retirement living was defined by community centres, swimming pools and bowling greens. While these amenities still exist – the provision of care is now a core part of the value proposition. Hyegrove Willoughby on Sydney’s...
