FAQs

The weekly site fee covers resort maintenance, council rates and use of all facilities and ranges from $138.85 per week to $244.45 per week depending on government rent assistance. For your convenience, fees are paid by direct debit every two weeks from your nominated bank account.

If you are eligible for a pension or payments through Centrelink or Veterans Affairs, you are likely to receive rental assistance on your weekly site fee. See www.servicesaustralia.gov.au

You are responsible for normal maintenance and services to your home such as electricity, water, telecommunications, home and contents insurance.  Caravan/boat storage fee may apply if applicable. 
 

The weekly site fee is adjusted annually based on a fixed method/calculation as outlined in the Residential Site Agreement.
 

Stamp Duty does not apply to homes purchased at Ocean Club Resort.
 

There are no exit or deferred management fees. All sale proceeds and capital gains are yours to keep.
 

The resort is professionally managed so your home will be safe even when you take that overseas or around Australia trip. 

As long as one of the residents is over 50.   

When you buy a home at Ocean Club Resort you own your home and lease the land it occupies.  

There are two documents that you enter into when you buy a home.

The first is a contract for the purchase of your home. The second is a Residential Site Agreement that provides you with the continuing right to occupy the site. 

Your tenure is secure under the Residential (Land Lease) Communities Act 2013, and is supported by NSW State Government Legislation.

This is an agreement you have with the owner and operator of Ocean Club Resort that provides you exclusive entitlement to occupy the land on which your house sits. A weekly site fee is payable which covers council rates, and maintenance and use of all resort facilities. 

Normally it takes about 18 weeks to complete the new home of your choice. There will be occasions when a new home may be available for immediate purchase and occupation.
 

If, for example you are waiting on the sale of your current home, we would be happy to discuss how we can assist you in reserving the home of your choice.
 

The homes are architecturally designed and built to the highest quality with a general defects period and structural warranty protection.
 

You can sell your home whenever you wish. We can assist you with the sale or you can appoint an external selling agent.
 

Your home is part of your estate's assets and can be included in your will. Your beneficiaries may sell your home at anytime and all sale proceeds and capital gains belong to them. There are no hidden costs nor exit fees.
 

Family and friends are welcome to stay with you and share the facilities for short periods only. For security purposes we ask that you advise management. Also, for safety reasons and for the comfort of other residents, children should be adequately supervised.
 

There is a pet approval process in place if you already own a pet and is based on the best interest and harmony of the general community. Please be aware pets cannot be replaced.
 

Minor changes such as exterior blinds, screen doors etc. are permitted.
 

Lake Cathie Medical Centre is just down the road from the resort and offers excellent general and specialist medical and dental facilities and services. Port Macquarie Base Hospital and a  private hospital is nearby and offers a range of medical and surgical services. 
 

Lake Cathie has a Woolworths supermarket with BWS liquor, a pharmacy, bakery, post office and many specialty shops.  Plans are also underway to build a shopping centre opposite Ocean Club Resort.

A short drive away is the thriving heart of Port Macquarie with department stores, supermarkets and a range of restaurants, cafes, fashion and many other specialty stores.