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Good Life RV & Lifestyle Resort
Fraser Coast
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Good Life Fraser Coast located?
Howard is a historic coal mining town, now a quiet rural service centre and home to Good Life Fraser Coast.
Conveniently located, the Bruce Highway skirts the edge of the Howard with Hervey Bay, Maryborough and Childers only a 25-minute drive in either direction.
The resort address is 36 William Street, Howard QLD 4659.
What facilities and services does the town of Howard offer?
There are many facilities and services in the town of Howard including but not limited to:
- Howard Railway Station – with daily trips on the tilt train direct to Brisbane City and back
- Burrum District Golf Club – located next door
- Police Station, Fire Station & Ambulance Station
- Post Office
- Medical Centre
- Supermarket
- Butcher
- Bakery
- Pharmacy
- Hairdresser
- Hardware Store
- Hotel & Bottle Shop
- RSL Sub-Branch
- Newsagency
- Howard State School
- Community Centre
- Respite Centre
- Boat Ramp
What is Good Life RV and Lifestyle Resort Fraser Coast?
Good Life Fraser Coast is a new master planned Over 50s RV & Lifestyle Resort on over 47 hectares of land in the historic town of HOWARD, Queensland.
Our new community comprises 213 free-standing homes complimented by a huge range of resort style community facilities all within a secure gated estate surrounded by fully maintained lush manicured landscaped gardens and open spaces.
Enjoy everything Hervey Bay and the Fraser Coast has to offer, on your doorstep.
Be part of something special. Come live the Good Life!
The Development Approval also includes an Aged Care facility.
What are the financial benefits of living at Good Life Fraser Coast compared to other retirement options?
- NO Stamp Duty when you purchase your home
- NO Exit Fees when you sell your home
- NO deferred management fees
- NO refurbishment costs
- NO body corporate, strata or sinking fund fees
- As the Home Owner you receive 100% of any capital gain when you sell your home
Can friends and family stay overnight?
What home choices are there?
You are spoilt for choice with eight (8) home designs to suit a variety of tastes and budgets.
Choices will include 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom homes with a standard 2 car garage or purpose-built homes with large 11 metre and 16 metre garages to fit your RV, boat, cars and other toys.
Do I have to pay stamp duty when I purchase a home?
Are there any Entry Fees or Exit Fees?
Do I have to pay Council Rates whilst living at Good Life Fraser Coast?
NO, you will not have to pay Council Rates.
Do I have to pay Capital Gains Tax when I sell my home in Good Life Fraser Coast?
If I decide to leave, how do I sell my home at Good Life Fraser Coast?
How will I be charged for electricity and water consumption?
Will I have access to the internet and Pay TV subscriptions Good Life Fraser Coast?
Am I protected by any legislation living at Good Life Fraser Coast?
Yes, the rights to live and your entitlements are protected under the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003, as amended. We suggest that you seek independent legal advice prior to purchasing a home and entering into a Site Agreement to live at Good Life Fraser Coast.
What are the ongoing costs of living at Good Life Fraser Coast?
Aside from electricity and water charges on a consumption basis, a weekly Site Fee is payable.
The weekly Site Fee encompasses all aspects of the management, maintenance and use of the community facilities, roads and grounds maintenance plus management and administration costs including:
• Maintenance and use of all the community facilities
• Mowing of the front verge
• Secure gated entry
• CCTV
• Community Manager
• On-site Caretaker
Who is responsible for the maintenance of my home?
Does Good Life Fraser Coast have security?
We are a secure gated estate with security access through the main gates, pedestrian gates and discrete security cameras and CCTV.
All homes feature intercoms to the main gate and are telephone and internet access ready.
Why caravan and motorhome owners choose Good Life Fraser Coast
- Wide streets
- Homes with 11 metre and 16 metre garages
- Internal garage ceiling height of 4 metres
- Garage door clearance of 3.6 metres
- 15 amp GPO in the garage
- RV Wash Bay with gantry
- 10 Bay RV Hardstand for visitor parking
- An on-site Dump Point
- A 3-minute drive to the Bruce Highway
Can I rent my home out?
No, one of the benefits of living at Good Life Fraser Coast is that all residents are owner occupiers and therefore homes cannot be rented out.
How large are the blocks of land that the homes are built on?
Most of our lots are 400 square metres. There are also a limited number of larger lots available.
Is Good Life Fraser Coast dog friendly?
Of course, we have a large dedicated secure dog off-leash park and a dedicated dog wash facility.
Are there any other additional charges for living at Good Life Fraser Coast?
No however, you will be required to look after your normal household expenses such as telephone, internet, Pay TV, electricity and insurance (building, home & contents).
Can I bequeath my home in my will?
Yes, your home becomes part of your estate. Your beneficiaries can reside in the home if they are aged over 50 or they can sell the home.
What is a Site Agreement?
The Site Agreement is an agreement between you as the Home Owner and the Park Owner which will provide you with security of tenure under State Government legislation (Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003) for use of the land where your home is located.
Is there Government support available for living at Good Life Fraser Coast?
Yes, you may be eligible to receive Rent Assistance via Services Australia. To see if you qualify for Rent Assistance, visit https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/rent-assistance
Are there medical facilities nearby?
Howard is serviced by a local Medical Centre and the Howard Ambulance Station that is located only 2 minutes away.
A recent Development Application has been approved for a second medical centre at Howard.
Other nearby medical centres include Burrum Heads (21km), Craignish (25km), Hervey Bay (30km) and Childers (31km).
Hospitals local to Howard include Hervey Bay, Childers and Maryborough – all approximately 25 minute’s drive.
Is there public transport close to Good Life Fraser Coast?
Bus – services are available from Howard to Maryborough. There are also bus services from Maryborough to Hervey Bay.
Securing Your Home at Good Life Fraser Coast
How to purchase a home at Good Life Fraser Coast?
Step 1 – select your preferred site
Step 2 – complete an Expression of Interest Form to reserve your preferred site together with a refundable $1,000 reservation fee
Step 3 – select your preferred home design & colour selections
Step 4 – sign a Fixed Price Contract for the construction of your new home & pay a 5% deposit.
Step 5 – make progress payments as your home is constructed
Step 6 – welcome to the Good Life Fraser Coast community and your new lifestyle.
Developer and Manager of Good Life RV & Lifestyle Resort, Fraser Coast
AHC Limited is the Developer, Owner and Resort Manager of the Good Life RV and Lifestyle Resort Fraser Coast.
With more than 40 years industry experience, AHC is highly reputable and boasts a pristine track record that affords us rare consumer confidence and assures stakeholder satisfaction.
From retail, commercial and industrial, to high-end luxury homes, AHC has created quality developments that meet bespoke needs, exceed expectations and stand the test of time.
AHC now brings its expertise to those over 50s who choose to celebrate their golden years in style. We combine vibrant community spaces with luxurious ‘easy life’ homes. Environmentally considerate, stimulating for the senses, a playground to cultivate new friendships and plan the next adventure.
The information contained above has been prepared for general information purposes only. AHC Limited as Owner and Manager of Good Life RV & Lifestyle Resort (Good Life Fraser Coast) reserves it right to make changes to and or replace and or remove facilities and amenities that are detailed in this document and for intended inclusion in the Good Life RV & Lifestyle Resort Fraser Coast.
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