
Q. What restrictions are there about having someone else living there or having visitors?
A. Visitors and friends can stay on premises for up to 12 weeks with owner’s consent. There are no extra charges for visitors.
Q. Are pets allowed?
A. Pets are allowed, however conditions apply. No visitor’s pets.
Q. What security do I have?
A. The Department of Fair Trading administers the laws which set out the rights and responsibilities of residents and residential park owners. Further details and a booklet explaining the laws are available from our office or the Department of Fair Trading.
Q. Is the village currently authorised under the Local Government Act?
A. Yes.
Q. What facilities are available for the delivery of my mail?
A. Each resident has a private mail box with its own key.
Q. What is the size of the residential sites?
A. Site sizes vary according to site plan.
Q. What is the current site rental?
A. From $125 - $135 per week fixed until June 2010 with no increase during this term.
Q. What are the ongoing costs?
A. There are no body corporate fees or deferred payment fees. Pension recipients may be eligible for rental assistance and electricity rebates. There are no legal fees or stamp duty on purchase of your home, there is also no deferred management fees or fixed price buyback schemes.
Q. Am I eligible for rent assistance?
A. As your site fee is classed as ‘rent’ government assistance is available to qualified residents.
Q. Who owns the homes at Beaches of Byron?
A. You purchase your own home which is sited on land rented from Beaches of Byron. You own all improvements associated with the home except for main, sewer, power, phone lines and water.