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Chefs Speak Out: Why Kyneton Olive Oil is Their Go-To for Daily Cooking
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Chefs Speak Out: Why Kyneton Olive Oil is Their Go-To for Daily Cooking

Key Highlights Kyneton Olive Oil is a favorite among professional chefs for its exceptional quality and taste, sourced from locally grown olives in Australia. The cold-pressed extraction method ensures maximum flavor and aroma, making it perfect for a variety of culinary applications. Its low acidity and richness in antioxidants offer potential health benefits, aligning with contemporary culinary trends. Kyneton Olive Oil is a multi-award-winning brand, reflecting its commitment to quality and excellence in the Australian olive oil industry. The brand's focus on sustainable farming practices and the freshness of their locally sourced olives further enhance its appeal among discerning chefs. Introduction Photo by Lina Kivaka In the middle of Australia, ther...
Top Hair Extensions Supplier: Hair Wonderland
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Top Hair Extensions Supplier: Hair Wonderland

Key Highlights Discover Hair Wonderland's range of thick hair extensions, designed for fashion-forward individuals. Explore a wide variety of textures and colors to perfectly match any style. Experience the natural look and feel of high-quality Remy hair extensions. Enjoy long-lasting durability for all-day confidence and effortless style. Benefit from easy-to-blend extensions that seamlessly integrate with natural hair. Embrace lightweight and comfortable wear for everyday use. Introduction Photo by George Sistonen In the changing world of hair care and style, hair extensions, sourced from a reputable hair extensions supplier, are now key for those who want to change their look easily. Hair Wonderland gets this need. They offer a beautiful collection o...
Discover the Secrets of Effective Denture Lab Techniques
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Discover the Secrets of Effective Denture Lab Techniques

Key Highlights Explore the evolution of denture lab techniques and the impact of digital dentistry. Understand the importance of precision in 3D printing for creating custom-fit dentures. Discover the art of color matching for achieving natural-looking teeth in denture prosthetics. Learn about the advanced materials and techniques used in modern denture fabrication. Gain insights into the future of denture technology and its impact on patient care. Introduction In dental care, new technology is changing how patients are treated, especially when it comes to dentures. The latest technology is now found in dental labs all over the world. This change has made it easier and more accurate to create dentures. As a result, patients are happier with their denture services. ...
Retirement Villages Legislation
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Retirement Villages Legislation

Each Australian State and Territory and New Zealand has enacted specific legislation that regulates the operation of retirement villages. The main purpose of the legislation is to protect the interests of residents and prospective residents. This is generally achieved by: imposing a heavy disclosure burden on operators prescribing various matters that either must or must not be included in the legal documentation regulating some (but by no means all) financial matters establishing mechanisms for resolving disputes. The legislation in each jurisdiction is different and has its own definition of what is and what is not a retirement village. This is important because a village that falls outside the definition will generally not be regulated by the legislation. The definition...
Do Retirement Villages Allow Pets?
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Do Retirement Villages Allow Pets?

Pet owners know how important our furry friends are, but whether you can bring your pet with you when you move to a retirement village will depend on the characteristics of your pet and the pet policy and rules of the village. The pet policy and rules of the village will generally have been formulated having regard to the physical characteristics of the village and the appropriateness of having pets in the village. If pets are permitted at all, the size, temperament and audibility of the particular pet will be relevant. Realizing the importance of pets to prospective residents, some village operators may allow certain current pets to live in the village, but may not allow replacement pets should the current pet pass away or otherwise leave the village. Retirement villages may ther...
Rental Accommodation in Retirement Villages
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Rental Accommodation in Retirement Villages

Most retirement village accommodation requires the payment of an initial entry contribution, which can be substantial. However, some rental accommodation is also available, but unfortunately there is not enough of it and it can be hard to find, particularly in the main metropolitan centres. Historically, the main providers of rental accommodation for seniors have been non-profit organizations such as religious and charitable organizations. The homes are usually located in small facilities and they are often reserved for people with limited financial resources. In some cases a few homes might be reserved for rental in larger retirement villages that otherwise require the payment of an initial entry contribution, but these rental homes are also often reserved for people with lim...
Retirement Villages and Homes – Top 10 Tips
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Retirement Villages and Homes – Top 10 Tips

There is a lot to do and think about before you move to a retirement village. The following list should help you get started. Don't leave it too late Moving to a retirement village is essentially a lifestyle decision so it doesn't necessarily make sense to put it off until your health starts to fail, your mobility starts to deteriorate, or your spouse moves into residential aged care or dies. Depending on the village, there could be a waiting list to get in or for particular home styles, configurations or locations. Shop around It's a good idea to look at several retirement villages before you make a final decision. You will then have at least some basis for comparison, which is usually the best way to identify relative value for money. You can Search our Retirement Village Dir...
Departure Fee, Exit Fee and Deferred Management Fee (DMF) Calculator
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Departure Fee, Exit Fee and Deferred Management Fee (DMF) Calculator

You can use our Departure Fee, Exit Fee and Deferred Management Fee (DMF) Calculator to estimate how much a particular departure fee, exit fee, deferred management fee or DMF could be over different periods in a range of scenarios. The formula used to calculate the departure fee can vary greatly from village to village, so you will need to adjust the input variables in the green cells accordingly. Just click on a green cell, change the value and press "Enter" or click on another cell. If you need to start again, just refresh the page. You can find more information about the variables in the calculator in our Departure Fee Calculator Instructions and Explanations. Please note that: the amounts in the "Total Departure Fee" column below are the sum of the percentage departure fee...
What are Retirement Village Departure Fees For?
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What are Retirement Village Departure Fees For?

Although they are complicated, confusing and controversial, departure fees (which are sometimes called "exit fees", "deferred management fees" or "DMFs") have a sound historical rationale and they're not all bad, provided you understand what they are for and take them into account when deciding whether a particular home offers overall fair value compared to similar homes in other retirement villages and in other similar property situations, such as strata title or community title developments that are not retirement villages. Historically, departure fees allowed retirement village operators to: take responsibility for the depreciation and eventual replacement of capital items sell, lease or license homes for an entry price below the fair market value of the home. This suited ...
How are Retirement Village Departure Fees Calculated?
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How are Retirement Village Departure Fees Calculated?

Retirement village departure fees, which are also sometimes called "exit fees", "deferred management fees" or "DMFs", are usually calculated as a percentage of either: the entry price, with a separate arrangement regarding the apportionment of any actual or notional capital gain that may accrue when the home is sold, leased or licensed to a new resident the re-sale price when the home is sold, leased or licensed to a new resident, which necessarily takes into account any actual or notional capital gain that may accrue. The percentage usually accrues over time at a rate that may be fixed or variable. For example, it could accrue at a fixed rate of 2.5% per annum or it could accrue at 5% per annum for the first 2 years and 2.5% per annum thereafter. The percentage may be subjec...