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Belvedere Group becomes RetireWell SA but more Life Rights contracts are breached…
It was in February 2021 when Carte Blanche interviewed self-declared wealthy retirement village and development mongers, Piet and Willem Steyn, who personally sit on the Trusts of the 12 retirement villages in the Belvedere Group… The excuse at the time for not honouring their contractual o...
Retirement villages – a move away from the concept of the aged home of the elderly.”
The marginalisation of the elderly in western society is what drove the emergence of traditional old-aged homes, care, and rest homes. These facilities were medically oriented and institutional in nature, not far removed from mental asylums – places where older members of the family were se...
The benefits of living in a retirement village: Why you should consider this lifestyle
As we age, the idea of downsizing or finding a place to settle down becomes more appealing. Retirement villages are an excellent option for those looking for a low-maintenance and community-based lifestyle. Here are some benefits of living in a retirement village you may want to consider. Communi...
Not your typical retirement apartment by Evergreen
You can ‘try before you buy’ these hotel-style suites When you hear the words “retirement living”, what comes to mind? Perhaps a small, dark room with oversized furniture occupied by a dispirited elderly person shuffling around in slippers? Think again. Retirement living nowadays is...
Leading property developer forges ahead with four large scale developments amid SA’s perilous economic climate
Investment into South Africa has been less than encouraging (even pre-pandemic) and coupled with increased capital outflow in recent years, the economic outlook has been and continues to be dire. Credit rating downgrades and the challenges brought on by Covid-19 have served to exacerbate th...
How to Help Your Parents Plan for Retirement
It’s tempting to avoid discussing money with your parents, and it certainly becomes even harder as they near retirement. As important as it is to have conversations around financial planning for your parents’ old age, the truth is that it can be awkward and sometimes emotional for many ...
Rising trend in multigenerational retirement estate living
People are living longer and remaining in better health, thanks to advances in modern medicine. Most of today’s baby boomers – people in their 60s & early 70s – are still living independent, active lives, with many still working in some capacity and looking for living conditions...
Is Life Right a “Good Investment”?
While the Life Right model is a popular form of retirement ownership internationally, it is still a fairly new concept in South Africa. For this reason, people are often advised against purchasing life rights when considering their retirement options. If renting a property, paying the rent in adv...
Unravelling the Life Right Model when it comes to retirement – by Phil Wilson – Evergreen Lifestyle
Covid-19 has made South Africans acutely aware of the need to remain socially distanced from one another – and while their lives may depend on this, the resulting loneliness and isolation experienced by the elderly has created huge cause for concern. Families living apart from elderly par...
Subsidised Old Age Homes Western Cape
The South African government provides subsidised old age homes Western Cape based for seniors needing 24-hour care. If you or your loved one is over 60 or 65 for females and males respectively, they could qualify for this government initiative. Apply directly to the individual old age homes. Here...