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5-star 50%
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4-star 33%
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3-star 9%
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1-2 star
8%
429 Papanui Road, Papanui, Christchurch, New Zealand 8053
Key Facts
- Reviews: 12
- Rank: 243 of 510 Villages
- Dwellings: 34
- Fee model: ORA / LTO — 9.33% per year, for 3 years. — Maximum 28%
- Min age: 70
Services Offered
- 3 bedroom Apartment
- 2 Bedroom Apartment
- 1 bedroom Apartment
- Continuum of care
- RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Service Information
Facility information supplied by provider.
This business is part of BUPA RETIREMENT VILLAGES .
The Bupa site states that Parklands on Papanui Retirement Village, in Christchurch, New Zealand, "is now complete, with 34 comfortable and stylish apartments and a community centre, offering a mix of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments, finished to a high standard.
It says that the village is adjacent to Parklands Care Home and that Parklands on Papanui offers independence, community and freedom.
It adds "At Parklands on Papanui, you will be able to get the most out of life, living comfortably and easily in our stylish new apartments. Our range of activities and entertainment will also offer a chance to meet people and extend your range of interests. The extent to which you participate in village activities is completely up to you..."
The brochure also says "At Parklands on Papanui Retirement Village you can enjoy an attractive one, two or three bedroom apartment, which is warm, light and spacious. All apartments contain: Well designed modern kitchen, Open-plan lounge and dining area, Ensuite bathroom, Modern appliances including a fridge freezer, washing machine, dryer and dishwasher, oven and hob, Quality light fittings, drapes and floor coverings, 24-hour emergency call system, Heat pump/air conditioning unit and Double glazed windows. It finishes by saying "At Parklands on Papanui Retirement Village it is easy to enjoy life, because our affordable homes free you from the ties of the usual home maintenance, saving you time and money."
No. of Dwellings: 34
(Last Updated: 18th October 2023)
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Costs & Entry Conditions
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Fee Model
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Minimum Age of Entry
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70
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Lowest Known Price
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$334,000
1 bedroom Apartment
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Highest Known Price
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$404,000
2 Bedroom Apartment
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Capital Gain
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Provider
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Capital Loss (if any)
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Provider
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Maintenance Fees Starting from
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Undisclosed
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Maintenance Fee Increases?
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CPI Based |
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Extra Costs/Fees
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No. of Dwellings in Village
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34 |
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Data Current As of
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1 Jan, 2017 |
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Data Supplied By
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Multiple sources |
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Resident Reviews for Bupa PARKLANDS ON PAPANUI RETIREMENT VILLAGE
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NPS
4.3
(12 reviews)
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These reviews are selected to show a range of resident experiences. They are not intended to represent the percentage distribution of all reviews shown above.
Small and personal
5 / 5 ★Improvement to recycling waste.
Friendly residents
5 / 5 ★Security lights, exterior cameras.
Handy to Mall
5 / 5 ★We only have a manager.
Handy to Mall
5 / 5 ★We only have a manager.
Handy to Mall
5 / 5 ★We only have a manager.
Great Atmosphere
4 / 5 ★Great atmosphere, residents are mostly very sociable. I enjoy living here.
Quick Review
4 / 5 ★Small boutique village close to two malls
Three Stars
3 / 5 ★I think its particularly unfair that we have to pay the weekly fee for 6 months after we vacate.
2 star
2 / 5 ★It has been discussed
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