Retirement is the perfect time to slow down, enjoy your hobbies, travel, and spend time with family and friends. But for many Australians, the upkeep of a traditional house can quickly become a burden. Strata living offers retirees the chance to enjoy their golden years with far less stress, more convenience, and real freedom.

More Time for the Things You Love

Owning a standalone home often comes with endless chores. Strata living removes those everyday maintenance tasks, giving you more time to focus on what truly matters whether that’s exploring Australia, spending time with grandchildren, or simply relaxing in a safe, comfortable home.

Lock-Up-and-Leave Lifestyle

One of the greatest advantages of a strata apartment or townhouse is the freedom to travel or spend extended periods away without worry. There are no lawns to mow, gutters to clean, or pools to maintain. Professional management takes care of all communal maintenance, and levies cover ongoing upkeep of gardens, pools, lifts, and building repairs. Even tasks like putting out the bins are handled, giving you genuine lock-up-and-leave peace of mind.

Imagine leaving for a long weekend in Sydney or a month-long holiday in Queensland, knowing your home is safe, maintained, and ready for your return. For retirees who want to explore without the burden of household chores, this freedom is priceless.

Safer Living for Retirees

Home maintenance isn’t just tiring it can be risky. Falls from ladders, slipping while cleaning gutters, or injuries while using power tools are common for older Australians. In fact, men over 65 are the most hospitalised age group for DIY accidents in Australia. Strata living lessens these risks, giving you a safer environment to enjoy your retirement.

Lower Costs, Less Hassle, More Amenities

Strata living can also be easier on both your wallet and your schedule. Maintaining a typical house can easily cost around $10,000 year in the basic upkeep. Think lawn care, gutter cleaning, roof repairs, exterior painting, electrical works, plumbing and just general wear and tear. In an apartment, villa or townhouse, much of this maintenance simply does not exist in your private space. Layouts are more compact, with smaller gardens or no garden at all, convenient balconies and terraces, limited exterior walls, and fewer surfaces that need constant attention.

Even better, a lot of the maintenance in a strata property is considered common property and is professionally managed.

This includes things like:

Gardens and landscaped areas: lawns, hedges, and communal plantings are maintained by gardeners.

Swimming pools, gyms, and other amenities: pools are cleaned, equipment serviced, and shared spaces maintained.

Building exterior and roof maintenance: repairs, painting, and cleaning are all taken care of.

Common pathways, lifts, and driveways: lighting, cleaning, and repairs are handled by strata & building management.

Strata levies cover all these costs as well as insurance for communal areas. This means your personal contribution to maintenance is predictable and shared across the community, rather than being a surprise expense that falls entirely on you.

On top of that, many complexes offer facilities that would be expensive or impractical in a standalone home think fully equipped gyms, swimming pools, clubrooms, landscaped gardens, media rooms and community spaces. For retirees, this provides both convenience and lifestyle benefits: you can enjoy premium amenities without the hassle or cost of ownership, giving you more freedom, security, and enjoyment in your day-to-day life.

Professional Support at Your Fingertips

One of the real advantages of strata living is the professional support you have on hand. A dedicated strata manager ensures everything runs smoothly from collecting levies and making sure the building complies with regulations. In larger developments, you may even have a building and facilities manager to take care of the repair works and compliance and even concierge services to handle deliveries, assist residents, or coordinate on-site services. For retirees, this level of support makes life easier and gives peace of mind, knowing someone is always looking after the day-to-day running of the property.

Step Confidently Into Your Next Chapter

Strata living allows retirees to embrace the best of retirement: freedom, comfort, and peace of mind. Whether you’re looking for a cosy apartment or a larger townhouse, strata communities across Sydney, Melbourne, and beyond offer a safe, convenient, and low-maintenance lifestyle that lets you truly enjoy the retirement you’ve earned.

Freedom, safety, and worry-free living strata apartments let you lock up, leave, and live life on your terms.

Frank Borros is the CEO of National Facilities Management

National Facilities Management is a family-owned facilities management company with the capacity to service any client nationally. They believe in long term client relationships and have a strong governance structure with a highly ethical and customer service culture.

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