Tony Canavan knows what it takes to set himself up well for retirement . Tony , who has been an accountant for 50 years and still enjoys his work , has recently made the decision to buy into Stockland ’ s newest over 60s community , Halcyon Gables in Sydney ’ s Hills district .

Tony is focused on making smart decisions for his future , so he can spend time on the things he loves .

“ I ’ d like to remain active mentally and physically as long as I can ; the prospect of older age can be a bit daunting .

“ Because of the decisions I ’ ve made , I can be with my family which is important ,

as is keeping myself busy , I really enjoy my work ,” Tony said .

Buying a home in the Stockland Halcyon Gables community was an easy choice for Tony as it allows him to maintain his financial freedom .

Unlike many retirement villages , Deferred Management Fees , also known as Exit Fees , are not charged at Stockland Halcyon Gables , which is a Land Lease Community .

Halcyon Gables gives homeowners the ability to buy the home they want , in a community that offers an exceptional quality of life .

Then , if homeowners decide to move on from the community , they can do so with the freedom of knowing they will retain all capital gains made on the sale of the property .

“ I believe most models take a fair chunk of the capital gains upon sale , but the Stockland Halcyon model doesn ’ t . This gives me the peace of mind that if I have to sell or move , I am not losing any capital gains . I ’ m looking forward to spending many years in the Gables community given the ease of living it offers ,” said Tony .

Tony can return to the area , where he once lived with family , and be close to his daughter who is living in the adjoining Stockland master planned community ; with the added time to enjoy the independence offered by Halcyon Gables ,

like having access to quality , world-class facilities , but not needing to maintain it all .

Buyers into Halcyon Gables select and own their homes , while paying a weekly site fee that allows them access to , shared services like having a community manager and the community bus , and access to facilities like the cinema , pool , spa and fitness centre .

“ It ’ s great to have no deferred management fees , and the weekly site fees are similar to what I ’ m paying now in strata levies , so it ’ s a good deal for me .”

“ The gated community is also attractive to me with the ability to lock up and leave , while knowing the management team , and my trusted neighbours and friends are keeping an eye on things ,” Tony said .

Ken Franklin , Project Director , Stockland Halcyon Gables , said land lease communities are growing in New South Wales as a direct result of demand from home buyers who can see both the lifestyle and financial benefits .

“ Stockland Home Buyers , like Tony , can have confidence buying into a Halcyon community . We know our customers are drawn to all the benefits of community life , but they particularly like that the financial structure is simple and transparent , with no hidden costs .”

Offering country charm , with all the conveniences of the Hills district ,

Stockland Halcyon Gables is , just a short drive from Rouse Hill and less than an hour to the picturesque Blue Mountains .

To find out more about Stockland Halcyon Gables , visit www . stockland . com . au / halcyon-gables .