LEGAL & FINANCIAL The property is beneficially owned by a trust set up especially in 1986 to own and manage the property.

Partners do not own a freehold piece of land, rather they are granted a licence to occupy their site by the trustees, and there are provisions for a partner to be able to onsell to a new partner.

The cost of entry is currently about $40,000.00, and this is adjusted annually to take into account inflation. This does not include any buildings, but does include an allowance to connect electricity and provide road access to the house site. All dwellings must have building consents and comply with local government standards.

We know that becoming a partner in this kind of project is a big commitment, and therefore we have a rule that prospective partners live on the property for at least 6 months before they actually make that commitment. We hope that this will give time for you to get a realistic impression of what life will be like here, and base your decision on that.

It is likely that we will be able to rent you a house on the property for that time.