WHY CHOOSE A LIVING GEMS COMMUNITY?
If you're after a lifestyle that’s full of freedom, fun and fewer chores — welcome to Living Gems.
Less time spent mowing lawns and fixing gutters means more time to do the things you love — whether that’s keeping active, heading off on holidays, or simply enjoying a good yarn with great company.
Community.
There’s nothing quite like the Living Gems community — it’s genuine, down-to-earth and full of like-minded people who know how to live well.
Here, neighbours become mates, and lifelong friendships are formed over morning coffee, happy hour drinks or a game of bowls. You’ll feel a real sense of belonging from day one.
As a homeowner, your rights are protected by Queensland Government legislation, and your voice matters — with input through the Home Owners’ Committee and support from your on-site resort manager for the everyday stuff.
Want to see it for yourself? Head to our News & Lifestyle section and get a feel for what Living Gems life is all about.
Financial peace of mind.
Living Gems makes financial sense — plain and simple.
You own your home, which means:
- no stamp duty
- no deferred management fees, and
- 100 percent of any capital gains go straight to you
Weekly site fees cover the resort facilities and gardens, and because our homes are energy efficient, you could also save on utilities.
Plus, with your own gym, pool, cinema, and social club right on-site, you can save on memberships, entertainment and more. That’s smart living.
Lifestyle.
There’s no such thing as a quiet day at Living Gems — unless that’s what you’re in the mood for.
Start your day with a swim, an aqua aerobics class or a session in the gym. Join a walking group, hit the courts for tennis or pickleball, or roll up for a game of bowls.
Prefer to keep it creative? Get stuck into art, crafts or music. Tinker away in the workshop. Dig in at the community garden. Or just kick back and enjoy the good life.
From snooker and table tennis to live shows, catered dinners and celebrations in the Country Club ballroom — it’s all here waiting for you.
Quality affordable homes.
Our architect-designed homes are right-sized for over-50s living — stylish, low-maintenance and packed with features that make life easier and more enjoyable.
Thanks to our land lease model, they’re also more affordable than you might think — no need to buy the land if you don’t have to.
It’s a smart way to unlock equity, free up cash for the things that matter, and create a future that works for you (and maybe your family too).
Want to take a closer look? Check out Our Homes page for all the details.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions answered about Living Gems – simply lifechanging over-50s living
Here we’ve compiled some of our most frequently asked questions. If you’d like more information, or have a question we’ve not answered here, do give our friendly team a call.
Living Gems communities is a simply lifechanging lifestyle resort 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, including:
- 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.
Living Gems over-50s lifestyle resorts are found across Queensland, close to neighbourhood amenities including shopping and medical services.
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, although electricity will be much cheaper thanks to Living Gems’ solar power program, and
- Weekly site management fees which cover maintenance of the gardens and the full range of facilities on site.
Pets are always welcome at Living Gems communities. We make everyone welcome.
Family and friends are very much welcome as your guests at Living Gems resorts.
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, resort facilities, and on-site management.
If you have a Department of Veteran’s Affairs or Australian Pension Card, you may be eligible to receive a Federal Government rebate.
Many Living Gems resorts have storage for boats, caravans and motorhomes, subject to availability.
Living Gems is a lifestyle resort for the 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 knowing their homes are secure.
We find our homeowners prefer to buy their homes rather than rent, so we only offer homes for sale.
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.
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.
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.
