Welcome to Living Gems.
Simply lifechanging resorts for active over 50s.

Imagine being on holiday every day. That’s what happens at Living Gems. Own your own home outright in a private, gated community for like-minded over 50s and enjoy terrific award-winning facilities. We are not a traditional retirement village – we create vibrant communities for people just like you.

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Living ‘gens’ - Two generations call Amber home
Amber by Living Gems

Living ‘gens’

Two generations call Amber home It’s a family affair at Amber by Living Gems with two generations living in the same resort. Robyn Miners and her husband Kevin Adams recently purchased a home at Amber to downsize and be near Robyn’s parents who purchased at the resort in 2022. “I’ve been in Queensland for 30 years, with Mum and Dad still living at Cooma in the Snowy Mountains,” Robyn said. “I never thought they’d move up here but when they put their house on the market, I knew they were serious.” In helping her parents find a suitable home, they found the best value for money at Amber by Living Gems. Her parents, Daphne and Ken, could move into a brand-new home and not have to worry about maintenance. Best of all, it wasn’t too far from Robyn and Kevin, or their granddaughter Savannah, husband Lachie, and their fur-baby Digby. Digby used to stay with Robyn during the day while his parents worked but is now...
The big reveal - Amber by Living Gems Country Club unveiled
Amber by Living Gems

The big reveal

Amber by Living Gems Country Club unveiled Boasting just the right balance of design elements which incorporate space, line, forms, light, colour, texture and pattern, the recently opened $10.5-million Amber by Living Gems Country Club delivers the perfect aesthetic blend for the resort’s stylish new social spaces and facilities. “The design of the Country Club has been meticulously crafted to ensure the fundamental elements work harmoniously to create well-designed interiors that provide spaces that are functional, appealing to the eye, and give a wonderful sense of rest and relaxation,” said Living Gems CEO Adrian Puljich. “Everyone has been watching this amazing venue come together and the finished product is a sight to behold, especially now that the interior design team have finished putting their stamp on it,” he said. “The mid-century modern-inspired look and feel of the interior, with its rich colours of greens and chartreuse, plus walnut and brass finishes, come to the fore throughout. It’s looking amazing.” He said every room provided patrons...
Double the lifestyle
Amber by Living Gems

Double the lifestyle

Luxury over-50s living in new two-storey homes Designed for elevated, luxury over-50s living, Amber by Living Gems’ two-storey homes deliver double the lifestyle. Only five highset homes will be built at the resort, of which two have already been sold, with two design options on offer – the Bowen and Stanley. Amber by Living Gems Sales Manager Lynda Ruddell said the three-bedroom residences boasted between 230 sqm to 233 sqm of living space and featured a generous array of market-leading standard inclusions. “Each of these brand-new homes has been designed with quality and affordability in mind, complemented with standard inclusions that are anything but standard,” she said. “From beautiful kitchens with stylish stone splashbacks, built-in dishwashers and refrigerators to lovely plantation shutters on the front windows, extra-high ceilings and wonderful open-plan living areas, the double-storey homes are sure to impress.” Located in Stage One, within walking distance of the newly opened Country Club, the homes are priced from $855,000. The Bowen two-storey display home Modern, three-bedroom home ...

Why Living Gems?

What is Living Gems?

Living Gems communities are simply lifechanging lifestyle resorts for the active over 50s. Our vibrant community of people may have retired from work, but they haven’t retired from life.

You’ll love owning a quality, designer home that features an impressive level of inclusions that some people consider ‘extras’, such as energy-efficient appliances and solar panels.

Enjoy peace of mind of knowing that there is on-site management on hand.

Another thing which makes Living Gems special is the great facilities at your doorstep, including an exclusive Country Club, with:

  • Grand ballroom with theatre stage
  • Bar and lounge
  • Games room
  • Cinema
  • Library
  • Art and craft studio
  • Music room
  • Gymnasium
  • Heated swimming pool, spa and sauna
  • BBQ pavilion, and much more!

Best of all, Living Gems is surprisingly affordable because it is a land lease community where your rights are guaranteed and protected by Queensland Government law.

Where are Living Gems resorts located?

Living Gems over-50s lifestyle resorts are found across South East Queensland, close to neighbourhood amenities including shopping and medical services. Discover Living Gems communities on the Gold Coast and in Eagleby, Logan Village, Pacific Paradise, Caboolture and Maleny.

Can I buy at Living Gems?

Residents at Living Gems are all owner-occupiers, there are no rentals or property investors. This gives our resorts a strong, community feeling that fosters life-long friendships as well as plenty of owner-organised groups and activities.

Living Gems communities are land lease communities which is the reason why they’re surprisingly affordable.

Ownership of the land is separate from the ownership of the home. Your right to live in your home is guaranteed and protected by Queensland State Government law for an indefinite period.

Because you’re buying your own home, there is no stamp duty to pay and should you decide to sell in the future, 100% of the capital gains made are yours. There are no deferred management fees here!

The only ongoing costs are:

  • Your usual household bills
  • Weekly site management fees which cover maintenance of the gardens and the full range of facilities on site.
Are pets welcome?

Pets are always welcome at Living Gems communities. We make everyone welcome.

Can family and friends stay?

Family and friends are very much welcome as your guests at Living Gems resorts.

Are there site fees?

Our affordable weekly site fees cover the cost of operating and maintaining your Living Gems resort. The fees are billed monthly and increase in line with CPI.

Our residents tell us that these site fees are much lower than many apartments’ body corporate fees while offering far more facilities, including the Country Club, other resort facilities, and on-site management.

If you have a Department of Veterans' Affairs or Australian Pension Card, you may be eligible to receive a Federal Government rebate.

Can I store by boat or caravan?

Many Living Gems resorts have storage for boats, caravans and motorhomes, subject to availability.

What’s the difference between a retirement village and a Living Gems resort?

Living Gems is a lifestyle resort for active over 50s who may have retired from work (although not always), but they most certainly have not retired from life. Our homeowners value their independence and are actively engaged in activities and events within the resort and in the wider community. Many are also avid travelers who value the ‘lock-up and leave’ convenience of knowing their homes are secure.

Can you rent in a Living Gems resort?

We find our homeowners prefer to buy their homes rather than rent, so we only offer homes for sale.

Do you pay rates in a Living Gems resort?

There are no council rates to pay at Living Gems, everything is covered in the weekly site fee which covers the costs of running and maintaining the resort.

Are there any exit fees I should know about?

There are absolutely no exit or deferred management fees to worry about at Living Gems. You own your home and should you decide to sell, all the proceeds, including capital gains, are yours.

Do you pay stamp duty when moving to a Living Gems resort?

Absolutely not. Because you own your Living Gems home, there is no stamp duty to pay when you move into one of our over-50s resort communities.

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