Allambie Heights Village Ltd. is raising serious concerns regarding significant and unjustified increases to Crown Land lease rents imposed by the NSW Department of Crown Lands.

Recent changes have resulted in dramatic lease rent increases across three leases—rising from a combined $49,500 to $472,000 per year. These increases stem from changes to lease categorisation and land valuation methods, which do not reflect the not-for-profit nature of retirement living and provision of aged care.

In 2023, Allambie Heights Village Ltd. was reclassified without consultation into a category intended for “Single Interest & Sporting Groups,” triggering substantial cost increases. Peak Industry body Ageing Australia has also raised these concerns at a government level, seeking urgent review and fairer treatment for providers supporting older Australians.

Despite these challenges, Allambie Heights Village Ltd. confirms that these increased costs will not be passed on to residents.

We are advocating for:

• Fair and reasonable lease structures linked to CPI
• A new lease category specific to seniors housing and aged care
• A review of the Crown Lands Concessions Policy
• Realistic valuation of the land by the Valuer General
• Refund of unjustified increases paid

FACT SHEET:  CLICK HERE

Contacts and information to record your objection, to sign a petition or to write to your local politicians, are below.

Change.org. petition: https://c.org/cTGt4qxb8n

Michael Regan MP, NSW Sate Member for Wakehurst
Email: wakehurst@parliament.nsw.gov.au

The Hon. Stephen Kamper, NSW Minister for Lands and Property (Crown Lands)
Email: rockdale@parliament.nsw.gov.au

Zali Steggall, Federal Member for Warringah
Email: zali.steggall.mp@aph.gov.au

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ABC News Article: Non-profit aged care hit with 6,000 per cent rent hike by NSW Crown Lands – ABC News