Aged Care & Retirement Living

Our Aged Care and Retirement Living specialists deliver contracting, commercial, employment and property legal services to developers and operators across the aged care and retirement sectors. We advise on the acquisition, establishment, and structuring of retirement villages, aged care facilities, and manufactured home parks, ensuring compliance with complex regulatory frameworks and commercial objectives.

We also assist with resident agreements, occupancy arrangements, and exit strategies, providing clear, commercially sound advice that reflects the unique dynamics of aged care and retirement living communities. With a practical understanding of market pressures and regulatory change, our team helps clients navigate transactions with confidence and clarity.

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Aged Care & Retirement Living

Our experience

  • Embracia Communities Assisted with the sale of 7 aged care facilities and 2 retirement villages across Victoria and Queensland, managing all property-related legal aspects.
  • Aurrum Advised on the acquisition of 5 aged care facilities in Victoria and New South Wales, including due diligence and transaction structuring.
  • Stockland Managed the sale of Rylands of Kew and Rylands of Hawthorn retirement villages in Victoria, overseeing all legal documentation and settlement processes.
  • RSL Lifecare Supported the operation of 25 retirement villages and aged care facilities in New South Wales, advising on property compliance and resident agreements.
  • Catholic Healthcare Provided legal advice on property matters including guardianship, privacy, coronial inquests, workplace relations and contract issues in NSW and QLD.
  • Mercycare Assisted with the acquisition of 5 aged care sites in Western Australia, handling property due diligence and regulatory compliance.
  • Mecwacare Advised on the acquisition of 2 aged care facilities in Victoria, including negotiation of purchase terms and regulatory approvals.
  • Halcyon Supported the establishment and operation of its manufactured home parks business in Queensland, advising on structuring and property law compliance.