FAQ

What is Golden Crest Manors? What is Golden Crest Manors?

Golden Crest Manors is the most affordable home ownership available on the market today. It is a multiple award winning Over 50’s Lifestyle Residential Resort for owner occupiers who enjoy privacy in a secure community environment.

Where is Golden Crest Manors located? Where is Golden Crest Manors located?

Golden Crest Manors is located on the Pacific Highway, Highland Park, 10km from Surfers   Paradise, 5km from Robina Town Centre, which offers exciting shopping, specialty  stores, restaurants and cinemas as well as medical facilities and convenient transport. 

With the completion of the new 8 lane motorway (M1) between Brisbane and the Gold Coast travelling time is now just 50 minutes by car or 1 hour by train, with a Courtesy Bus Service available for local shopping excursions.

There are also many world class golfing, bowling and recreational  facilities nearby.

Is there shopping, entertainment, transport and medical facilities nearby? Is there shopping, entertainment, transport and medical facilities nearby?

Yes – Nerang’s traditional business centres are supplemented by the Nerang Mall Shopping Centre, Nerang River Plaza, Nerang Fair Shopping Centre, Earle Plaza Shopping Centre and Highland Park Shopping Centre.

These shopping outlets incorporate major supermarkets and specialty shops. Local restaurants ensure that every palate is satisfied and post office, seven medical centres, optical services and local transport facilities are within a 3 kilometre radius. Golden Crest Manors is the most centrally located Over 50’s Lifestyle Resort on the Gold Coast.

Great selection and competitive prices make Highland Park a great place to live.

Does Golden Crest Manors offer security? Does Golden Crest Manors offer security?

Yes, the resort is completely fenced with remote control access via security gates. A 24hr emergency call service to our security personnel is also available.

Who is responsible for the up keep of gardens and lawns? Who is responsible for the up keep of gardens and lawns?

The landscaping team mows and maintains lawns at the front of all homes and street areas including the gardens in common areas, recreational pavilion, pool, at no cost to you.

The resident is responsible for the maintenance of their rear and side yards on their sites.

What about body corporate fees? What about body corporate fees?

There are NO body corporate fees. We have on-site managers who look after the operations of the community and the maintenance of the facilities.

Can I buy a home and rent it out? Can I buy a home and rent it out?

No – to ensure and protect your investment and those of the rest of the community, we only allow homes to be owner occupied or family owned and occupied.

Can Family & Friends stay with me for a short period? Can Family & Friends stay with me for a short period?

Yes – This is your home and we encourage your family and friends to participate in your new lifestyle.

Residents are however required to make management aware of any extended stay by visitors for obvious security reasons. Grandchildren are more than welcome providing they are supervised.

Are pets welcome at Golden Crest Manors? Are pets welcome at Golden Crest Manors?

Yes – we appreciate your pet is part of your family and they are welcome with prior approval from Management, however we do have a pet policy that must be adhered to.

What documentation is required when purchasing a home? What documentation is required when purchasing a home?

You enter into a House Sales Contract to purchase your desired home. Additionally you will enter into a Site Agreement issued by the QLD Government, you also receive the Living in Harmony brochure which details the policy and procedures within the resort.

What is a Site Agreement? What is a Site Agreement?

A Site Agreement is a binding agreement between you and the Park Operator.

The Site Agreement provides you with security of tenure over the site where your home is positioned. The security of tenure is protected by Queensland government legislation, being the Manufactured Homes Residential Parks Act 2003.

A weekly site fee is payable by you to Golden Crest Manors which is detailed in the Site Agreement.

Are there rebates applicable to the site fees? Are there rebates applicable to the site fees?

Yes – Rental Assistance is payable fortnightly by Centrelink and Veteran Affairs to those eligible.

Does the weekly site fee increase? Does the weekly site fee increase?

The weekly site fee is adjusted annually on January 1st, and also takes into consideration any increases from the Consumer Price Index (CPI) This is also controlled by QLD Government legislation.

How is my rent paid? How is my rent paid?

Fortnightly by direct debit from your nominated bank account.

What legal costs are involved when investing at Golden Crest Manors? What legal costs are involved when investing at Golden Crest Manors?

There are no government statutory charges such as stamp duty. The only costs to you would be personal legal costs if required.

What about other charges? What about other charges?

You are responsible for the supply and usage charges for all utilities connected to the home now or in the future including electricity, gas, telephone, internet, home and contents insurance and pest control.

Can I sell my home? Can I sell my home?

Yes – at anytime.  All capital gains are yours. Golden Crest Manors have an experienced sales team who can assist you in the selling of your home.

Are there any EXIT fees when I sell my home? Are there any EXIT fees when I sell my home?

NO. All capital gains are 100% yours to keep. Unlike many other similar resorts, there are no deferred management fees or exit fees.

What occurs should anything happen to me? What occurs should anything happen to me?

The home goes into your estate.  Your beneficiaries can sell the home anytime and all capital gains and profit belong to your beneficiaries.

Is transport provided? Is transport provided?

Yes, we have our own fully air conditioned courtesy bus which is available to transfer residents to various world class shopping facilities nearby.

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