Buying a Land Lease Home: What to Expect at Every Step

From your first visit to move-in, buying a land lease home at Living Gems is straightforward.

This is a step-by-step on how to go about buying into a land lease home and what to look for in each stage of the process.

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The Six Stages of Buying at Living Gems

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Step 1: Book An Appointment and Visit in Person

Seeing a community in person makes all the difference—you can get a true feel for the atmosphere, meet residents, and experience the lifestyle beyond the brochure. Pay attention to the sense of community, the convenience of the location, and the range of home designs to suit your needs. Bring along family or trusted advisers to help you make a confident, well-informed decision.

As you explore Living Gems’ resorts, our team is always ready to answer any questions or address any concerns.

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Welcome to Living Gems
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Step 2: Choose Your Home and Site

Once the resort feels right, the next step is choosing the home and site. This typically starts with scheduling a face-to-face appointment with our sales consultant where they can walk you through the masterplan, the sites available, and suggest some villas based on your preference. Remember, it’s not just about the home design — factors like site position, outlook, orientation, and proximity to key facilities can have a big impact on day-to-day living.

At Living Gems, our team is here to guide you every step of the way. With strong demand, many future homeowners choose to act early — gaining first access to the most sought-after locations within the resort.

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Step 3: Understand the Full Cost Picture

Costs when buying a land lease home are refreshingly straightforward, compared to traditional property purchases, with a clear split between what you pay and what you don’t. It’s a simpler, more predictable structure that helps with budgeting and peace of mind.

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What you pay at Living Gems What you never pay at Living Gems
Home purchase price ✕ Stamp duty
Weekly site fee ✕ Council land rates
Personal utilities ✕ Exit fees
Insurances ✕ Body corporate

Step 4: Prepare for Finances Early

Most buyers purchase a Living Gems home by freeing up equity from the sale of their family home. Our sales agents will be able to facilitate the timing of these transactions and align settlements.

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Step 5: Review and Sign Your Documents

You’re nearly there! A deposit of just $1,000 secures your villa — and your dream lifestyle. At this stage, there are two key documents to familiarise yourself with:

  • Welcome Pack: Your go-to guide for everything Living Gems — covering site fees, community rules, world-class facilities, and your rights as a homeowner.
  • Building Contract: This is where your new home starts to become real — confirming your chosen design. Our sales team is always on hand to walk you through any questions along the way.

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Step 6: From Contract to Keys

Once contracts are signed and your deposit is received, we’ll keep you informed every step of the way through to settlement. Your sales consultant will provide regular updates so you always know where things stand. When the day arrives, you’ll receive your keys and officially become part of the Living Gems community.

What Happens When You Move In?

Congratulations, you’re ready to move into your new home! The Community Team will welcome you and go through a resort orientation with you to run you through the basics. Your utilities are connected and billed separately, and your site agreement and park rules handbook will cover these.

An established social environment comes already exists when you move into Living Gems. With plenty of facilities, there’s an active social calendar waiting for you!

If you have any questions or need to raise concerns on maintenance or day-to-day matters, your resort’s onsite community manager will be available to help.

Ready to take the first step? Speak to our sales team today

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