Our Story

In 1992 husband and wife, Graeme and Christine Hellings began the stages of building a senior community with the plan to provide a lifestyle option that offered affordability and peace of mind within a safe and secure environment.

The first village, Mayfair Gardens Easy Living Village (now Park Lane Living Traralgon), became not only an alternative lifestyle option for the residents of Gippsland, but a community of homeowners enjoying the best stages of retirement together. Over the years, Easy Living Villages rapidly grew into a group of five great retirement village options across Victoria; Traralgon and Traralgon West, Shepparton, Bendigo and the most recent addition, Wonthaggi.

Easy Living Villages has been operating for almost 30 years, making it one of the oldest lifestyle village operators in Victoria. Now supported by their two sons Luke and Joshua plus a great support team of people, 2020 marks a new era for the family business.

A small re-brand of the communities to Park Lane Living in honour of the address of the original Traralgon village, Park Lane Living will continue to be a genuine family run lifestyle business that cares about the long term benefits their villages offer to their residents.

Park Lane Living will continue to strive to be the best value for money lifestyle option in Victoria. With an in-house construction team, our large range of building options ensures there will be something to suit your individual tastes.

Building communities and affordable home solutions for over 25 years.

WHY PARK LANE LIVING

OWN YOUR OWN HOME

At Park Lane Living, you own your home. It’s yours to decorate and make your own.

COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE

When you move into a Park Lane community, you are gaining more than a new home. There are many like-minded individuals enjoying the benefits of the community and the lifestyle. Our residents look out for one another and enjoy many social activities.

ONSITE FACILITIES

Each village has its own set of unique facilities available for our residents to enjoy. Speak to us about the facilities at our villages. Some feature a pool, a community room, a gym and more!

ONSITE MANAGERS

Each village has onsite managers available 24/7 for emergencies and support.

PET FRIENDLY

We understand that pets are an important part of life and we welcome all furry and feathered family members at Park Lane Living.

UNLOCK YOUR EQUITY

Feel secure in purchasing a quality home in an established village while unlocking the equity in your current home and enjoy some extra funds for yourself.

NO EXIT FEES

When you purchase a home with Park Lane Living, it’s yours to sell if you choose to move on. With zero deferred management or exiting fees, you keep 100% of capital gains achieved from the initial purchase.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DO I NEED TO BE RETIRED?

No, we have residents working full-time, part-time and in a voluntary capacity.

DO I OWN MY NEW HOME?

Yes, all houses within our villages are 100% owned by the occupying residents.

DO I OWN THE LAND?

No, when purchasing a home with Park Lane Living, you enter into a land lease agreement. This lease attracts a weekly site fee and gives you an exclusive right to occupy the land and to use and enjoy the facilities within the village.

DO I PAY STAMP DUTY?

No, as you are not purchasing land, there are no stamp duty or land title fees applicable.

ARE THERE ANY ENTRY FEES?

Each site resident/couple is required to pay a once off entry fee contributing to the upkeep of communal facilities. This is 1% of the purchase price or $1,500, whichever is the greater.

WHAT ABOUT EXIT FEES?

At Park Lane Living, if you decide to sell your home and move on, 100% of the sale price is yours to keep. We do not have any hidden Deferred Management or Exit Fees of any kind.

WHAT DOES THE SITE FEE COVER?

A weekly site fee covers all shared facility maintenance e.g. onsite and waste management, water usage, infrastructure repairs etc.

HOW DO I PAY MY UTILITIES?

Electricity is metered separately and billed bi-monthly by our Network Manager ensuring the best possible price available. For gas appliances, bottled gas must be purchased separately. Set this up with your local provider or we may be able to assist you with these processes.

AM I ELIGIBLE FOR ANY RENT ASSISTANCE?

Rental assistance is available to those with a pension and may be available depending on your personal financial circumstances. We suggest contacting Centrelink or Veterans Affairs to check your eligibility.

CAN I BRING MY PET?

Absolutely, all domestic animals are very welcome at Park Lane Living. We have birds, cats and dogs all calling our villages home.

DO I NEED TO INSURE MY HOME?

Your home is no different to any other requiring both building and contents insurance. Speak to your insurance provider or seek a specialist home manufacture insurer for advice.