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Welcome to
Living Gems

SIMPLY LIFECHANGING RESORTS
FOR ACTIVE OVER 50S.

Imagine waking up with that ‘just started holidays’ feeling — every day. That’s life at Living Gems. Own your home outright in a secure, gated community designed just for over-50s, and enjoy first-class facilities, beautiful homes and a buzzing social scene. We’re not a retirement village — we’re a whole new way of living. Vibrant, affordable, down-to-earth and proudly for people just like you.

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Exciting construction milestones at Living Gems Moreton Bay

This month has delivered some exciting milestones at Living Gems Moreton Bay as the first neighbourhood continues to come to life.Across Stage One, finishing touches are being applied as preparations continue to welcome the community's first residents. The pace of progress throughout the resort has been significant, with visible changes occurring across homes, streetscapes and key community areas.Inside the homes, the quality of the finishes is becoming increasingly evident. Kitchens are now coming together with stone benchtops, premium appliances and soft-close cabinetry, while thoughtful features such as ducted air-conditioning, generous ceiling heights and carefully selected finishes create homes designed for comfortable, low-maintenance living. It's these details that help homeowners begin to picture life in their new surroundings.One of the most exciting developments this month has been the emergence of the resort's entry statement and iconic Living Gems Boulevard. These defining features are helping shape the character of the community and create a strong sense of arrival from the moment residents...
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Preparations continue at Living Gems Rockhampton to welcome community’s first homeowners

At Living Gems Rockhampton, this month has been an exciting one as preparations continue to welcome the community's first homeowners.Across the resort, work is focused on the details that help transform a construction site into a place people are proud to call home. Landscaping, presentation works and finishing touches are helping bring the vision to life, creating a community that already feels increasingly welcoming and established.One of the standout features taking shape is the Summer House precinct. With its swim-up bar and relaxing baja shelf, this beautiful space offers a glimpse of the lifestyle that will make Living Gems Rockhampton so special. It's easy to imagine future afternoons spent catching up with neighbours, enjoying the Queensland sunshine and making the most of the resort facilities just moments from home.There is something uniquely exciting about being among the first residents in a brand-new community. Early homeowners will enjoy exclusive access to this impressive facility while anticipation builds for the additional lifestyle...
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Living Gems Moreton Bay is developing rapidly

Construction is ramping up at Living Gems Moreton Bay

Our stunning boulevards, laneways and master-planned streetscapes are taking shape at our boutique lifestyle resort in the high-growth Moreton Bay region – and your chance to secure a villa at entry level pricing is nearly gone.Construction is progressing rapidly on site, as rows of architecturally designed villas near completion – with just a handful of premium boundary positions still available and only one corner lot remaining! A sense of arrival combined with high level security is a hallmark of our resorts – and we’re excited to see Living Gem Moreton Bay’s entry coming to life. The resort’s future tennis precinct is also underway.With just 186 villas, Living Gems Moreton Bay is boutique over-50’s resort living at its finest. Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of this growing community in Burpengary East.Visit the Sales Centre: 273–308 Buckley Road, Burpengary East or call 1800 957 981 📞🕓 Open Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm and Saturday, 10am-4pm by appointment🎥 Watch the progress unfold
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Why Living Gems?

What is Living Gems?

Living Gems is a lifestyle resort made for over-50s who might be done with work — but definitely not done with life.

Our communities are full of people who are active, independent and up for just about anything. You’ll own a stylish, quality-built home packed with the kind of inclusions other places call ‘extras’ — think solar power, energy-efficient appliances and more.

You’ll also enjoy peace of mind thanks to on-site management, plus some pretty incredible resort-style facilities right on your doorstep, like:

  • a grand ballroom and theatre stage
  • bar and lounge
  • games room
  • cinema
  • library
  • art and craft studio
  • music room
  • gym
  • heated pool, spa and sauna
  • BBQ pavilion
  • and plenty more

Best bit? It’s all surprisingly affordable thanks to our land lease model — your rights are protected under Queensland Government law, and there are no hidden surprises.

Where are Living Gems resorts located?

Living Gems resorts are built in places people genuinely want to live — where natural beauty meets vibrant community, and everything you need is close by, from shops and cafes to medical services.

After creating ten thriving lifestyle resorts across Queensland, we’re stepping into an exciting new chapter. With three new developments in the works — and more to come — the Living Gems story is only getting better.

Can I buy at Living Gems?

Absolutely — and only homeowners live here. That means no renters, no investors — just real neighbours building a real community.

Living Gems uses a land lease model. You own your home, while leasing the land it’s on. That means:

  • no stamp duty
  • no exit or deferred management fees
  • 100 percent of any capital gains are yours if you sell

The only ongoing costs are:

  • your usual household bills (solar power helps keep electricity costs down), and
  • a weekly site fee that covers everything from garden maintenance to resort facilities

Your right to live here is protected by Queensland law — so you’ve got total peace of mind.

Are pets welcome?

Always. Furry, feathered or scaled — pets are part of the family, and they’re more than welcome here.

Can family and friends stay?

Of course! Friends, kids, grandkids — we’re all about welcoming the people you love.

Are there site fees?

Yes — but they’re affordable and straightforward. Site fees are billed monthly and go toward the upkeep of the resort, including all those amazing facilities.

And good news — if you hold a Department of Veterans’ Affairs or Australian Pension Card, you could be eligible for a Federal Government rebate.

Can I store my boat or caravan?

Many of our resorts offer on-site storage for boats, caravans and motorhomes — subject to availability. So yes, bring the toys.

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

We’re not a retirement village — and we’re proud of it.

Living Gems is all about lifestyle. It’s for over-50s who might have stopped working but aren’t ready to slow down. Here, independence matters, travel is easy (thanks to lock-up-and-leave convenience), and life is full of community, connection, and choice.

Can you rent in a Living Gems resort?

Nope. All our homes are owner-occupied — no rentals, no investors. That’s part of what makes our communities feel so grounded and connected.

Do you pay rates in a Living Gems resort?

No council rates here. Everything is covered in your weekly site fee — simple.

Are there any exit fees I should know about?

None. Zip. Nada. When you sell, it’s your home and your money — including 100 percent of any capital gains.

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

Not a cent. Because you’re buying the home (not the land), there’s no stamp duty payable.