Retirement Living

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With an ageing population, it is anticipated that retirement living will feature as one of the top five industry sectors within Australia by 2010, and by the year 2030, 25% of Australia’s population will be 60 or over (Australian Bureau of Statistics).

Experience and expertise are essential in providing skilled and competent advice. We provide a team of specialists who understand and keep abreast of current and emerging industry issues, as well as possessing in-depth knowledge of the complexities and diverse nature of retirement law.

McCullough Robertson prides itself on doing just that. We are a leading national adviser to the retirement living industry across all legal matters.

We understand the day-to-day industry operations of retirement living. We understand how policy changes are driven and the increasing requirements of Government regulation. Our lawyers belong to and contribute to key industry associations within the sector to ensure we are across the current issues and have a fuller understanding of our clients’ requirements.

Most importantly, we listen to our clients and act upon their specific needs.

Our lawyers can assist you with all industry aspects including:

acquisition and sale of retirement villages
development and establishment of retirement villages
property development, from green field to completion
property purchasing and leasing
drafting public information and ancillary documentation
the ‘conveyancing’ aspect of leasing or licensing to residents
taxation implications including GST, CGT and stamp duty
business structuring
managed investment structures
financing structures and arrangements
capital raising, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions
privacy issues.

We don’t just act for the industry, we are part of it.