About Us

For decades, the partners behind Principle Living have called the Hunter home. We’ve watched this region perfect the art of creating experiences worth savouring.

We’ve learned that whether you’re tending vines or tending communities, the principles remain the same: know your land, invest in quality, never rush what matters.

We see retirement differently. Not as a retreat from life, but as the chapter where life opens up. Where you finally have time for morning conversations that run long. Where neighbours become friends over shared interests, not shared fences. Where every detail – from the homes to the amenities – is designed for the life you’ve earned.

Benefits of downsizing

Whether you're seeking the security and low-maintenance ease of a retirement community or the vibrancy and freedom of land lease living, downsizing is the first step towards a bright new chapter.

You can let go of the stress and effort of maintaining a large family home and unlock a whole new way of life where you're in the driver's seat. Like-minded neighbours, an environment crafted with intention and care, homes designed for ease and longevity, and more time to enjoy it all.

Many of our residents say it's the best move they've ever made.

If you're considering your downsizing options, Principle Living offers both retirement and land lease communities so you can discover your perfect fit. Contact us to learn more.

A lifestyle that evolves with you

Retirement living

Looking for the perfect balance of independence and peace of mind? Our retirement villages are ideal for those looking for a connected, low-maintenance lifestyle that will suit their needs today and adapt with them into the future. Live independently as part of an active, like-minded community, with the freedom to be as involved or as private as you choose, and with the comfort that support is there should you ever need it.

Under the retirement living model, you'll also have certainty and assurance around your upfront, ongoing and outgoing costs - with more money in your pocket while you're living in the community - so you can plan for your future with confidence.

Home and garden maintenance taken care of
Support available when you need it
Governed under the Retirement Villages Act
My Retirement services available
Independent living, thoughtfully designed

Land lease communities

Ready to unlock a vibrant lifestyle without compromise? Land lease communities are a popular solution for downsizers who want to release equity and prioritise lifestyle in a community of people at a similar life stage. You'll have more time for travel, friends and hobbies, fostered by on-site amenities and a busy resident-led social calendar, with a dedicated team keeping an eye on things while you're busy enjoying life.

As a resident in a land lease community, you'll own your home, retaining 100% of any capital gain when you sell, and pay a monthly site fee to lease the land it sits on.

Own your home outright and keep 100% of capital gain
Low-maintenance living in a purpose-designed home
No exit fees or deferred management fees
My Retirement services available

Get Your Free Guide to Retirement Living Options

Our free guide helps you navigate the different types of retirement living  so you can make confident choices for the next chapter of life.
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Our team

Principle Living is a partnership between the Mann Family, founders of MyHomeCare, and the Stevens Group, one of NSW’s leading private developers. Together, they bring decades of experience and a deep understanding of the needs of older Australians, especially within the Hunter region.

Andrew Mann
Executive Director
John Stevens
Director
Sue Mann
Director
Michael O’Brien
Director

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