Papamoa Sands Freedom Villages Papamoa Beach Bay Of Plenty

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2 Bedroom Villa
1 bedroom Villa
RETIREMENT VILLAGES

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This business is part of FREEDOM VILLAGES.

Papamoa Sands, an exceptional Freedom Village in Papamoa, Tauranga, tailors to the over-50s lifestyle. This freedom lifestyle village in Papamoa Beach, Bay of Plenty, boasts 182 residences, featuring one and two-bedroom Villas for those seeking independent retirement living in Tauranga.

No. of Units 182

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PAPAMOA SANDS - FREEDOM VILLAGES

5 Reviewed by : CRol76997 Jul 2023

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PAPAMOA SANDS - FREEDOM VILLAGES

4 Reviewed by : david392 Jul 2021

Resident.

"Get the Capital Gains...."

Own the villa and get the capital gains. Good staff, quiet and safe....Read more

Pros

Own the villa and get the capital gains. Good staff, quiet and safe.

Cons

Fortnightly occupancy fee rising 2.5% per annum and compounding.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Change occupancy fee to a set sum each fortnight.

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I live/have lived there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

More than 1 year but less than 3 years

I last lived at / visited this facility

N/A

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

PAPAMOA SANDS - FREEDOM VILLAGES

4 Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] Jun 2021

Resident.

"More of the same"

They take between 4% and 15% of selling price depending when you moved in. Really good manager....Read more

Pros

They take between 4% and 15% of selling price depending when you moved in. Really good manager.

Cons

No care facility and most entertainment and social functions are organised by residents.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Keep up the good work.

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How do you know about this place?

I live/have lived there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

More than 1 year but less than 3 years

I last lived at / visited this facility

N/A

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

PAPAMOA SANDS - FREEDOM VILLAGES

5 Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] Jun 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Welcome Changes"

Since a new management team was appointed the village has improved significantly, especially in terms of village moral and feeling of well being. Well done the new team....Read more

Pros

Since a new management team was appointed the village has improved significantly, especially in terms of village moral and feeling of well being. Well done the new team.

Cons

It took a little while and some extensive work by the Residents Committee but the changes have been extremely beneficial.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

We the whole village keep telling the now not so new manager thankyou for what the team are doing.

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How do you know about this place?

I live/have lived there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

Longer than 100 days / visits

I last lived at / visited this facility

1 - 3 years ago

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

PAPAMOA SANDS - FREEDOM VILLAGES

5 Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] Jun 2020

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Welcome Changes"

Since a new management team was appointed the village has improved significantly, especially in terms of village moral and feeling of well being. Well done the new team....Read more

Pros

Since a new management team was appointed the village has improved significantly, especially in terms of village moral and feeling of well being. Well done the new team.

Cons

It took a little while and some extensive work by the Residents Committee but the changes have been extremely beneficial.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

We the whole village keep telling the now not so new manager thankyou for what the team are doing.

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How do you know about this place?

I live/have lived there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

Longer than 100 days / visits

I last lived at / visited this facility

1 - 3 years ago

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

PAPAMOA SANDS - FREEDOM VILLAGES

4 Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] Aug 2019

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"90% positive living here"

Always friends around. In a village of this size, 170 houses, you can always find people with similar interests. Good old fashioned neighbourly caring; if you need a cup of flour, just pop in next doo...Read more

Pros

Always friends around. In a village of this size, 170 houses, you can always find people with similar interests. Good old fashioned neighbourly caring; if you need a cup of flour, just pop in next door. Great security. Able to go away and know your home is secure, lawns still mown, etc.

Cons

Unfortunately we are about to get our 4th manager in as many years. No doubt they are ironing things out, also. We are hopeful this one will stay, and the over-management will allow her to manage without their own rules and agendas. I suspect a lot of the trouble has been that the people given the overall power to make rules, was too young, and also did not grow up in NZ. She had no understanding of retired Kiwi baby-boomers.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Remember this is now our life. We are not at boarding school with a fussing headmistress.

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How do you know about this place?

I live/have lived there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

Longer than 100 days / visits

I last lived at / visited this facility

More than 3 years ago

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

PAPAMOA SANDS - FREEDOM VILLAGES

4 Reviewed by : Anne929 May 2019

Visitor. > 100 days / visits

"Fantastic Area..."

Fantastic area - close to beach. Plenty of variety within village. Own villas....Read more

Pros

Fantastic area - close to beach. Plenty of variety within village. Own villas.

Cons

Disrespect of some villagers. Too many animals.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Enforce the rules.

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How do you know about this place?

I visit/visited there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

Longer than 100 days / visits

I last lived at / visited this facility

Within the last 12 months

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

PAPAMOA SANDS - FREEDOM VILLAGES

4 Reviewed by : [Name withheld at users request] May 2019

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Like Minded People..."

Safety. Like minded people. Activities.Read more

Pros

Safety. Like minded people. Activities.

Cons

Noise in Village Centre.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

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How do you know about this place?

I live/have lived there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

Longer than 100 days / visits

I last lived at / visited this facility

Within the last 12 months

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

PAPAMOA SANDS - FREEDOM VILLAGES

3 Reviewed by : wendy714 Feb 2019

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Living in a Lifestyle village"

Neighbours who have a lot in common, simply because we all chose this village. Security, plus neighbours on hand to water garden etc while away. There's always a neighbour who will lend ingredients ...Read more

Pros

Neighbours who have a lot in common, simply because we all chose this village. Security, plus neighbours on hand to water garden etc while away. There's always a neighbour who will lend ingredients when half way through a recipe and find you've run out of something! Always someone happy to share a chat and a cup of coffee if feeling the need for company. Activities to pick and choose from, plus to lead if you come with gifts or experiences. Retail and medical rooms and movie complex nearby.

Cons

The management here appears to have little understanding about how much some Kiwi retirees love their gardens, and need that as an activity and therapy. They have very harsh rules about planting lovely flowers in certain areas. It saddens many of us.

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Let those who love gardens, make and maintain gardens. If they can't do that any more, have a clause in the rules that in that case, the garden must be put back to easy care.

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How do you know about this place?

I live/have lived there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

Longer than 100 days / visits

I last lived at / visited this facility

Within the last 12 months

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

PAPAMOA SANDS - FREEDOM VILLAGES

3 Reviewed by : wendy714 Aug 2018

Resident. > 100 days / visits

"Friends all around."

Always caring neighbours around. Someone to help out if needing transport, etc. And always people will water the garden or take out the rubbish if we are away....Read more

Pros

Always caring neighbours around. Someone to help out if needing transport, etc. And always people will water the garden or take out the rubbish if we are away.

Cons

Strange negative, but I undervalued it before I came: we make many dear friends, but then they have health issues, related to ageing of course. So I am often sad for what people are going through!

Suggestions to Management or General Comment

Just remember this is your business, but our life. Tread carefully when making rules, so we feel cared about, not at boarding school.

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How do you know about this place?

I live/have lived there.

I have lived at / visited this facility for

Longer than 100 days / visits

I last lived at / visited this facility

N/A

Would you recommend this facility to a friend?

Yes

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