FAQ’s

There are many personal and practical reasons why you might decide to move to a retirement village:

• Free yourself from the responsibilities of a larger home and be able to travel knowing that everything will be looked after while you are away
• Companionship and friendship in a village lifestyle so you can pursue a wide variety of activities at your own pace
• Peace of mind knowing you are part of a safe and secure community, close to medical and other facilities
• Reassurance and comfort for your family knowing that you are part of a caring Village community

You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the spacious design of our Lithgow retirement village  including our new freestanding homes with three bedrooms and two bathrooms.  With quality details and modern finishes there’s also plenty of room to entertain your family and friends.

Our Lifestyle Centre is the hub of our community. Catch up with friends over a coffee, relax by the open gas fire with a book from the library, enjoy a special dinner in the function centre or take advantage of the on site hair salon.

There’s also the peace of mind knowing that a medical centre and hospital are on your doorstep and the convenience of Lithgow’s shops, cafes, entertainment and train services nearby.

Yes, you can reserve your choice of villa by signing a Letter of Intention (LOI) and lodging a fully refundable $1,000 deposit.  The deposit is held in our Trust Account and every cent is refunded.  No charges or fees apply.

You may lease your villa subject to the sale of your current property and our experienced staff will be happy to help you plan and undertake this process.

Stamp Duty is not payable on your lease so you will save over $11,000 compared to buying a similar house.

Importantly, the villas are not strata titled so you don’t have to worry about village management and maintenance. All of the maintenance of the village is taken care of by Treeview.

Yes, Treeview offers you a three month settling in period to allow you plenty of time to adjust to your new village lifestyle. Please ask our staff for more details.

Your much loved pet is welcome at Treeview Estates provided consideration is given to neighbour’s privacy and convenience.  We do have a shoulder height limit on dogs of 45cm so please check with staff.  We also limit the number of pets to one of the following:

• One cat and one dog
• One dog
• Two indoor cats

A villa must be occupied by at least one person aged over 55.

When you choose a home at Treeview Estates you are entering into a lifetime lease on the villa of your choice. The lease entitles you to hassle-free uninterrupted occupation of your home and full enjoyment of all village facilities. You have legal protection under the Retirement Villages Act of NSW, the lease is registered with the lands title office and you may sell your villa at any time.

Please click on this link if you would like a copy of our proforma Contract and Lease

When you come to the end of your lease, once your villa is re-leased the proceeds will be subject to an industry standard departure fee of 5% for each of the first three (3) years and 3% for each of the following seven (7) years. This is a maximum of 36% after 10 years. If the term of your lease is less than 10 years you pay less than the 36%. If the term of your lease is longer than 10 years your departure fee is capped at 36%.

The departure fee is be based on the price you initially leased the villa for. Any capital gain on the villa is also shared equally between you and Treeview Estates.

In the event of your incapacity or death, your spouse’s rights and entitlements continue and your Trustee or Executor will have the same rights of the lease as you do.

Please give us a call if you require any further information regarding the financial aspects of your Treeview lease.

Treeview Estates is owned by Treeview Estates Pty Ltd. Treeview Estates was founded in 2006 by the directors Ian O’Rourke and Andrew Evetts and has become a happy and thriving community with a reputation that extends throughout the region.

A monthly maintenance levy of $404.20 for singles and $447.00 for couples will be payable to cover village operations, gardening, maintenance, building insurance, council rates, operation of the lifestyle centre, village bus, emergency call system and other services.

Treeview has a range of social clubs and activities occurring throughout the year including regular bus outings to surrounding places of interest, exercise, tai chi & yoga classes, darts, scrabble, mah jong, chess, art class, movie screening sessions and a knitting and crafts circle.

All villas are equipped with a 24 hour, 7 days a week emergency call system. We have a large doctors surgery situated next to our main entrance and Lithgow hospital is less than 100 metres away.

• There is a council bus stop at the main entrance of Treeview Estates running every 30 to 40 minutes to Main Street, shops, supermarkets, clubs, City Rail and surrounding suburbs.
• Treeview has a village bus which can be used to transport you to local shops, medical facilities and clubs. Residents may choose to take the village bus on their own outings to local destinations. Taxis can be arranged when required.
• Sydney’s CityRail train stops in Lithgow and connects to all major Sydney suburban destinations and Blue Mountains villages for a cost to seniors of only $2.50.
• We also liaise with Lithgow Community Transport on various occasions.

• On our doorstep is the Bowenfels Medical centre and the Lithgow hospital with a heated hydrotherapy swimming pool.
• The Bowen Inn Motel is also next door with an affordable restaurant and accommodation for visiting family and friends.
• Three Tree Lodge aged care facility is situated in the grounds of the hospital.
• 350m from the Village you’ll find a Coles Express convenience store and a service station.
• A five minute drive brings you to Lithgow’s Workies club complete with bowling greens, dining venues and poker machines and live entertainment. Also within a short drive of the village is the golf course, bowling club and art galleries.
• Lithgow offers all the shops and facilities of a large regional town including Coles, Woolworths, Aldi and Harvey Norman
• Within a short drive are all the wonders of the Blue Mountains World Heritage area including Katoomba, Leura, Blackheath, Jenolan Caves and the Wolgan Valley.

Visitors are always welcome and residents may accommodate guests for short and longer stays.

A visitor’s parking space is provided in front of each villa’s private garage and additional spaces are located throughout the village.

We’ll provide all the advice you need before your move-in date and our staff will be on site on the day to assist with a smooth transition to your new home.

Certainly.  Just click the link below to open our village rules in a new window.  You can download or print them.

Treeview Village Rules

We certainly do.  Just click the link below to open our Complaint & Internal Dispute Resolution Policy in a new window.  You are welcome to download or print the policy.

Complaint and Internal Dispute Resolution Procedure

Yes we do, Please click on the link below. You are welcome to download or print the Strategy.

Elder Abuse Strategy

Yes, Treeview is a Foundation Member of the Retirement Living Code of Conduct.

Accordingly, we adhere to the following general principles in all our dealings with our current, potential and future residents, and relevant stakeholders:
a) Act with integrity;
b) Act professionally;
c) Maintain regulatory compliance;
d) Be fair and reasonable;
e) Strive for clarity;
f) Be transparent and accountable; and
g) Respect the dignity of residents and stakeholders.

You can find a copy of the Retirement Living Code of Conduct here