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Distribution:
5-star 26%
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4-star 60%
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3-star 12%
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1-2 star
2%
82 Richmond Street, Thames, New Zealand
Key Facts
- Reviews: 42
- Rank: 268 of 510 Villages
- Dwellings: 110
- Fee model: ORA / LTO — 10% per year, for 3 years + 2% on exit. — Maximum 32%
- Min age: 65
Services Offered
- 3+ Bedroom Villa
- 2 Bedroom Villa
- 2 Bedroom Apartment
- 1 bedroom Apartment
- RETIREMENT VILLAGES
Service Information
Facility information supplied by provider.
This business is part of RICHMOND VILLAS LTD - Thames, NZ.
Richmond Villas Lifestyle / Retirement Village in Thames (near Hamilton) is said to be "the perfect location for your new lifestyle choice. The Richmond Villas are adjacent to shops, amenities and healthcare facilities, providing safety, security and a friendly village atmosphere." Their website states that you can "enjoy the privacy of your own personally designed villa, with no worries about maintenance and gardening.
Richmond Villas has 110 units, this includes 30 Apartments and 80 Villas that are all independent living.
No. of Dwellings: 110
(Last Updated: 31st March 2022)
Costs & Entry Conditions
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Fee Model
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Minimum Age of Entry
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65
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Lowest Known Price
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$550,000
1 bedroom Apartment
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Highest Known Price
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$980,000
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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$130 per week
(Paid Weekly)
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Maintenance Fee Increases?
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CPI Based |
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Extra Costs/Fees
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Phone, internet |
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No. of Dwellings in Village
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110 |
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Data Current As of
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31 Mar, 2022 |
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Data Supplied By
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Resident Reviews for RICHMOND VILLAS LIFESTYLE VILLAGE
Review scores and rankings calculated from verified Village Advisor resident-review data.
NPS
4.1
(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.
Friendly Helpful Staff
5 / 5 ★Richmond Villas is a lifestyle village set in an attractive garden close to town centre. There is no cafeteria which would be helpful. Friendly helpful staff.
Very Safe and Secure
5 / 5 ★I feel very safe and secure and where I want to be for the rest of my life, even more so since my husband passed away 19 months ago. The locality of the village is the most positive thing, being walking distance to town.
Overall 4
4 / 5 ★EDT Fully, totally support the effort of the RV association.
Cheerful Staff
4 / 5 ★Grounds well kept. Cheerful staff. Good response to any maintenance issues. Free parking for car and motorhome. Secure perimeter fence. Good rubbish disposal systems.
Overall good place
4 / 5 ★Overall good place to be
Independent living
4 / 5 ★Remove garden rubbish, mounds of dirt, old tyres and general rubbish next to apartments
Clean
4 / 5 ★Community gardens would be nice
Good Community Spirit
3 / 5 ★Update community areas and update or renew village van
Security
3 / 5 ★To follow up quickly on complaints - too long in resolving disputes if all.
Independant living
2 / 5 ★Privately owned. Owners do not like RVRANZ- voice displeasure
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