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MiLife New Plymouth
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Retirement living · Levin, Horowhenua

MiLife New Plymouth

Milife New Plymouth Village Limited Partnership · coastal Bell Block · independent villas in caring communities near beach and town
Life Score
24
Basic
Capital Back
44
the money ↓
See what life here is like — then weigh what it means for your family further down.
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The village

Life here

MiLife New Plymouth comprises two boutique villages—Bell Vista and Wills Road—set in the coastal suburb of Bell Block. Residents enjoy modern villas with low-maintenance living, surrounded by like-minded people in a supportive environment. The beach, coastal walkway, and local shops are moments away, while the peace of mind that comes from village security and friendly neighbours allows you to relax, connect, and thrive.

Your home

Living options

Villas

Modern boutique villas designed for independent living, with options to suit different preferences and budgets.

✓ 1 and 2-bedroom villas
✓ Internal access garages (selected villas)
✓ Wet floor bathrooms
✓ Private sunny patio areas
✓ Conservatory options (selected villas)
✓ Low-maintenance design
Living options
A day in the life

What living here is actually like

Life at MiLife New Plymouth is built on community, choice, and peace of mind.

A Vibrant Community

Residents enjoy a laid-back lifestyle with organised activities and social events. The villages foster genuine friendships and neighbourly support, with village gardeners available if you prefer not to maintain your own garden. You can be as involved or as private as you choose, knowing help and oversight are always nearby.

✓ Organised activities and social events
✓ Village gardening services available
✓ Walking distance to the ocean
✓ Close to local shops, library, pharmacy
✓ Local bus service access
✓ Community spirit and peer support
On your doorstep

Facilities & services

Community lounge
Organised activities and events
Village gardens and grounds
Secure village environment
Parking and garages
Peace of mind

Care for life, on site

If your health changes, you won't have to leave the place you know. MiLife New Plymouth offers these levels of care on site:

Independent
Care and community
Where it is

Setting & neighbourhood

MiLife New Plymouth is located in the coastal suburb of Bell Block, Taranaki. The villages sit close to the beach and coastal walkway, with the Parklands Shopping Centre nearby and only a short drive to New Plymouth town centre. Local amenities including shops, library, pharmacy, and bus services are within easy reach, making it ideal for active retirees who value both community connection and coastal living.

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Now the practical part

The money — what comes back to your family

You've seen why you'd love it. This is the part most families only discover at the exit statement — so we put it in plain sight. Every figure is from the village's own filed Disclosure Statement.

Capital Back score
44
Below average · #289 of 520
Better than 44% of NZ villages — yet the market median is just 46. The sector is tough.
Deferred fee
30%
charged on your entry price
Your share of capital gain
0%
operator keeps 100% of any uplift
Time to get capital back
~134 days
median, from 5 recent resales
Fees after you leave
Continue
charged until the unit resells
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How the 44 is built

Nothing hidden — every component

The Capital Back score is a transparent weighting of five filed terms — you can see exactly where this village wins and loses.

Move-in fee you don't get back Deferred Management Fee — weighted 30%
30% deferred fee — lower is better.
25
Share of capital growth Capital gain to resident — weighted 15%
0% — the operator keeps any resale uplift.
0
Speed your capital returns Median resale time — weighted 30%
134 days across recent resales.
89
Fees stop when you leave Weekly fees on exit — weighted 15%
Fees continue until the unit resells.
0
Interest if repayment is slow Interest on delayed capital — weighted 10%
Interest is payable if capital is returned late.
100
The filed terms, in plain English

What the Disclosure Statement actually says

Every operator uses different words for the same thing — we normalise them so you can compare like with like.

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Deferred Management Fee

30%

Accrues over your first 3 years, charged on the entry price.

Market: median 30%; only 16% of villages charge under 25%.
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Capital gain

0% to the resident

Any increase in the licence value at resale is kept entirely by the operator.

Market: just 8% of NZ villages share any capital gain.
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How fast your capital comes back

~134 days median

Your capital is repaid once the unit is re-licensed to a new resident. (Operator-stated average: 182.6 days.)

Market: median 154 days; 21 villages still average over a year.
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Fees & interest on exit

Watch this

Weekly fees continue until the unit resells, and interest is payable if your capital is returned late.

Market: 220 of 520 villages keep charging weekly fees after you've gone.
Before you sign the ORA

The reckoning usually arrives too late

  • You're buying a licence to occupy, not the home — you can't sell, rent or borrow against it.
  • A large deferred fee is gone within a few years, whatever the unit later sells for.
  • Your family carries the risk of how long resale takes — and the operator's ability to pay.
  • None of this is hidden — it's all in the Disclosure Statement most people sign without reading.
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