Frequently Asked Questions

No, there is no stamp duty payable on the purchase of your home.

Obtaining a housing loan is not common for Land Lease Communities. There are several lenders which have introduced products that may be suitable. If you are interested in pursuing this, you should seek financial advice.

If and when you choose to sell your home you can either use Stockland as your selling agent, or any agent of your choice.  Stockland will charge a commission similar to average real estate agency fees.

When you sell a Stockland Halcyon home all capital gains are yours and there are no exit fees.

Yes, even though Stockland Halcyon offers an experienced sales team and some external agents have experience in this area, you can sell your home directly if you so wish.

All homes are owner occupied and before considering purchasing a home in the name of any other entity other than your own, you should obtain legal advice.

Yes, your home forms part of your estate assets. The beneficiaries of your estate can, if they wish, move into your home (in line with the relevant Site Agreement for the community) or they can sell the home at any time, with all capital gains belonging to your beneficiaries.

Before you move into the next phase of living in a Stockland Halcyon community you will sign a Site Agreement. This agreement is your contractual right to exclusively occupy your site. It is a state government tenure and is an agreement for a period of time as stated in the Site Agreement.

Stockland Halcyon communities operate under a number of different state based legislation. Our communities are governed by Queensland’s Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003 – The Act and Victoria's Residential Tenancies Act 1997 (Vic), Part 4A and as such you will own your own home and will have a licence in perpetuity for that home to occupy a site. This licence can be transferred to any other buyer. We believe that the homeowner under the state legislation is very protected in relation to the security of their Site Agreement.

At most Stockland Halcyon communities site fees are different for singles and couples.

If you are on a pension or benefit from Centrelink or Veterans Affairs, then you may be entitled to receive rent assistance. https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/who-can-get-rent-assistance?context=22206

Yes, your weekly site fees include local council rates and some government charges.  Some communities include water charges as well.

Your weekly site fees cover all charges associated with living at Stockland Halcyon, apart from normal telephone, internet, electricity, gas and house insurance. Depending on the community, water charges may be included in the weekly site fee.

We provide you with the perfect balance of beautifully-designed and low-maintenance homes. Key elements of our house construction are cladding and steel framing. Cladding is an aerated concrete product that when rendered, and along with a metal roof, provides a very contemporary look. 

Yes, all homes are protected from termites in accordance with local council building regulations and Australian Standards. 

There are guidelines as to alterations or additions that can be made to the outside of your home. This is to protect the aesthetic and the value of the community. Most changes such as exterior blinds, screen doors, enclosed outdoor areas etc. are permissible. Across our Signature range of homes there may be an option to personalise your home at the point of purchase.

UDIA stands for Urban Development Institute of Australia and it is the peak industry body for property developers around the country. On a yearly basis each state association seeks to award the highest achievers in various segments of the development industry within their state. The winners of the state awards may then be nominated for a national award. Halcyon Communities to date has won almost 30 state and national UDIA awards.

Back in 2004, a doctor and a lawyer living and working in South East Queensland had the ambitious yet simple vision of changing the face of retirement living. Through first-hand experience in their respective fields of medicine and law, Dr Bevan Geissmann and Paul Melville realised the traditional retirement model did not meet the needs of modern retirees. It was complex, financially onerous and outdated.

They believed there was a better way and that the modern senior deserved and wanted more from their retirement. Sensing the industry was ripe for change, they decided to deliver innovative housing for lifestyle oriented over 50s.

They created Halcyon, a company that went on to establish and manage nine vibrant Land Lease Communities across South East Queensland, winning almost 30 industry awards for its superior quality and innovation.

In 2021, one of Australia’s largest diversified property groups Stockland acquired Halcyon and its in-house building arm Halcyon Constructions (QLD). Founded in 1952, Stockland owns, develops and manages a large portfolio of retail town centres, workplace and logistics assets, residential communities and Land Lease Communities.

Today, Stockland Halcyon set a benchmark in creating safe, vibrant and thoughtfully planned land lease communities which offer quality, sustainability and liveability. Halcyon Communities go further than providing the bricks and mortar of a community by offering the freedom to flourish for those ready to start an exciting new chapter that comes with a lifestyle designed for over-50s.

Through caretakers and full-time community managers, the lifestyle of fun, friendship and connection is fostered to make your days easier and more enjoyable. Here at Stockland, we are dedicated to innovating and leading the industry and look forward to unveiling new communities across the country in the years to come.