Deferred Management Fee

Understanding the Deferred Management Fee (DMF)

To help keep your home price as low as possible, some of the costs associated with living in Lifestyle Communities can be deferred and paid when you leave the community. This is known as the Deferred Management Fee (DMF).

The DMF reduces your upfront costs, giving you more freedom to enjoy life now. It also contributes to how we reinvest across our communities, helping ensure shared spaces stay vibrant and well-maintained for years to come.

How is the Deferred Management Fee calculated?

The DMF is calculated based on your home’s purchase price. You’ll pay 4% of the purchase price for each year you’ve lived in the community, capped at a maximum of 20% after five years. If you leave partway through a year, you'll only pay a proportional (pro-rata) amount of that year's 4%.

No matter how long you stay, you’ll never pay more than 20% of the purchase price. This gives you certainty and allows you to retain any capital growth.

Our 12-month Satisfaction Guarantee

If you decide to leave Lifestyle Communities® within the first year, you can sell your home and we'll waive the Deferred Management Fee – giving you peace of mind.

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