Land lease communities offer a new path to downsizing
Western Australian retirees are increasingly considering land lease communities as an affordable downsizing option. Residents purchase their home but lease the land from a community operator, paying regular site fees for shared amenities like pools and gyms. The model offers lower entry costs than traditional homeownership while allowing residents to retain capital gains from home sales.
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Published 19 Jul 2026, 16:00 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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