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Distribution:
5-star 72%
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4-star 21%
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3-star 7%
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1-2 star
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Last 12 months : 100.00% (2 reviews)
131 Mangati Road, Bell Block, New Plymouth, New Zealand
Key Facts
- Reviews: 42
- Rank: 48 of 510 Villages
- Dwellings: 73
- Fee model: ORA / LTO — 6% per year, for 5 years. — Maximum 30%
- Min age: 70
Services Offered
- 2 Bedroom Villa
- 1 bedroom Villa
- RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Service Information
Facility information supplied by provider.
This business is part of BeGroup.
Milife Bella Vista is situated in Bell Block, New Plymouth, providing 73 residences of one and two-bedroom villas for independent retirement living.
No. of Dwellings: 73
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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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$295,000
2 Bedroom Villa
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Highest Known Price
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$420,000
3+ Bedroom Villa
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Capital Gain
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Provider
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Capital Loss (if any)
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Maintenance Fees Starting from
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$94 per week
(Paid Weekly)
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Maintenance Fee Increases?
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Extra Costs/Fees
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No. of Dwellings in Village
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73 |
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Data Current As of
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1 Dec, 2016 |
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Data Supplied By
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Mystery Shopper |
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Resident Reviews for MILIFE BELL VISTA
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NPS
4.6
(42 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.
Review for our Village
5 / 5 ★We have a lovely new Manager getting to know all our Villagers and finding her way around..
Review
5 / 5 ★Keep up the good work
Love living at this Village
5 / 5 ★Love living at this Village close to Supermarket, Library, Shopping in New Plymouth - a bus service available
Positive atmosphere, caring staff
5 / 5 ★Family sized retirement living, positive atmosphere with in house entertainment + meals. Caring + Supportive Manager who knows all residents on a personal level.
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5 / 5 ★You all do a great job, it's a great place to live.
Small Friendly Village
5 / 5 ★A small friendly village with excellent management.
5 Star
5 / 5 ★Smaller village, know everyone and looked after well. Allowed to have your own garden such as flowers and vegetables if you want them plus I have a cat which is so important.
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