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Should you sell your home for aged care or a retirement village?

Deciding whether to sell your family home to fund aged care or a retirement village requires careful consideration of the costs, pension impacts, tax implications and emotional considerations.

A group of senior people sitting by the table in a nursing home with younger carer attending to them.
The decision to move into an aged care residence is a complicated one with financial and emotional implications. (Image source: Ground Picture/Shutterstock.com)

Deciding whether to sell the family home to fund a move into residential aged care or a retirement village is a complex choice, and one that balances financial calculations with deep emotional considerations.

For many Australians, the family home is not just a major financial asset but a repository of memories and a legacy for future generations.

Yet, the costs of aged care can be substantial, and understanding the financial implications—alongs…

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