FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You’ll find the answer to most common questions regarding Karalta Court Erina below. If your question isn’t answered, head to our Contact Page and send us an email or call on 02 4367 7789.
Karalta Court is a land lease community where you own the home but lease the land on which the home sits from the park operator. You pay site fees (rent) for the right to occupy the site. Since you own your own home, you can live with privacy, independence and control.
What’s more, once you have bought the home you have access to Karalta Court facilities including swimming pool, laundry and well maintained gardens.
For more information on Living in a Land Lease Community, please visit NSW Fair Trading website.
Moving into Karalta Court can allow you to downsize from your family home, freeing up finances to enjoy your lifestyle, peace of mind in a minimal upkeep home and be surrounded by like minded neighbours.
Separating the land and home ownership enables us to sell homes in Karalta Court for much less than you would spend if the land component is included.
~ No Council rates or water bills
~ Reasonably priced boutique living at half the traditional home and land package cost
~ No land purchase – you will have money left over to invest or enjoy
~ No legal costs or stamp duty on home purchase
~ No body corporate levies and no land tax
~ Peace of mind with financial security
~ Your home is yours, a willable asset which you’re free to sell whenever you please
Rent Assistance
You may be eligble for Rent Assistance. As a Karalta Court resident and providing you receive a pension from Centrelink or Veteran Affairs, you may be eligible for valuable rent assistance. Visit Centrelink for more information and Click here for more details.
As long as you respect the terms of the Residential Site Agreement, you can not be asked to leave. Although you do not own the land, you have ‘exclusive use’ of the land and you are protected through the Residential Site Agreement.
* ask about termination provisions.
You are free to resell your home just like any other home at any time. Karalta Court is a well located complex. The homes have unique cost savings available. You will find that it is easy to sell your home as people are attracted to the unique cost savings available. View the recently SOLD homes here.
Karalta Court sites fees start from $202 per week*. Site fees are paid by direct debit fortnightly in advance.
As mentioned above, you may be eligible for Rent Assistance. See Question above ‘What are the benefits of a Land Lease Community?’ for more details.
Karalta Court is approved, operated and administered under NSW Govt Legislation. Ask us about how your rights are protected by the Residential Parks Act 1998 no 142.
*Fees are an approximate guide only
Residents are required to pay for their own Electricity and Gas which you can set up with a supplier of your choice. Telephone and Internet costs are also your responsibility. NBN connections are available.
Site fees cover:-
– All local government rates, water and taxes
– Household rubbish removal
– Up-keep of community roads, signage and street lighting
– Maintenance of underground reticulation
– All common areas and facilities maintenance
– Provision and maintenance of your own, secure mail box
Whilst Karalta Court is a community of individuals, the residents do tend to have a lot in common.
The vast majority are healthy and active, physically and mentally.
These are the warm, friendly singles and couples who will be your neighbours and may very well become your friends.
Like you, they want privacy but to be a part of an invigorating community of like-minded people.
They need to feel safe and secure.
You can enjoy peaceful privacy in a community atmosphere at Karalta Court Erina.
Karalta Court does not allow pets.
Most sites are allocated one car space, visitors must use the visitors parking area to park their vehicles while they are on the residential park.
Of course. Simply contact us on 02 4367 7789, send us an email stay@karaltacourt.com.au or you are welcome to drop into the office.
OFFICE FOR KARALTA COURT
Located at Greenlife Erina
33 Karalta Road
ERINA NSW 2250
Office Hours: 9am to 3pm, Monday to Friday. We look forward to welcoming you to Karalta Court soon.
