First popularised overseas in the 1980s, the concept of Life’s Third Age has reshaped how we think about retirement, aging and senior community lifestyles. After adulthood, there’s a distinct third age when individuals transition from the responsibilities of work and raising children to a new phase of life focused on personal growth, exploration, and enjoying health and vitality. As life expectancy has increased due to advancements in healthcare, many of us are now living longer than previous generations. Today, people in their third age want freedom and security—a comfortable, well-supported lifestyle that allows them to live without the worries of home maintenance, property ownership headaches, or the uncertainty of the future. Enter Oasis Life, a growing basket of community-inspired lifestyle-focused retirement estates for seniors across the Western Cape. These retirement estates are carefully curated and designed to give you the chance to live life your way, with peace of mind, in a setting that delivers excellent services and provides tangible securities for flexibility and freedom. With all the essentials taken care of, seniors have the time and space to focus on enjoying life and meeting like-minded new people in the same phase of Life’s Third Age.
Oasis Life is designed and built to meet your needs as you age in place. And, as the needs of each community evolve, so does each estate—for example, the Clubhouse at Burgundy Estate recently received significant upgrades and renovations to meet the needs of a rapidly growing senior community. This included an expanded restaurant area, a larger multifunctional room, a new library, and a relocated games room—now situated next to the braai area with a veranda, overlooking the bowls court. The clubhouse interior received a complete interior design refresh, with new furniture and decor in both the original and extended spaces.
The Freedom To Lock Up & Go
At the heart of Oasis Life is Rabie Property Developers, an award-winning company with over 46 years of experience creating exceptional communities in the Western Cape. From Atlantic Beach Estate to Century City and Big Bay, Rabie has a proven history of building community-scaled developments that blend seamlessly with their surroundings and facilitate lifestyle amenities that are comfortable, connected, and forward-thinking. With Oasis Life, Rabie continues this tradition with a growing basket of senior communities being developed across the Western Cape, in key locations, specifically designed for the retirement market.
Why Modern Retirement Matters
A Carefree and Secure Future
Central to the Oasis Life experience is the Life Rights retirement model. This unique approach provides you with the lifetime right to live in your retirement home, without the burdens of traditional homeownership. Whether you’re flying solo or living with a partner, this model takes care of all the heavy lifting—maintenance, repairs, and property management—so you can focus on the things that matter most—relationships and fun!
But what does Life Rights really mean? Let’s break it down:
Key Benefits of Life Rights:
- Security and Protection: Your Life Rights are protected by the Retired Persons Act, offering you the peace of mind that your right to live in the property is legally secured. You and your property benefit from professional security, making this an ideal lock-up-and-go
- No Maintenance Hassles: Forget about dealing with leaky roofs, overgrown gardens, or plumbing issues. Oasis Life handles all the property management and maintenance, so you can relax and enjoy yourself.
- Clear, Upfront Costs: With Life Rights, you won’t be caught off guard by unexpected costs such as special levies. There are no VAT, transfer duties, or hidden fees—just straightforward, transparent pricing that allows you to plan your finances with more confidence.
- Less Moving Stress: If you ever want to move, Oasis Life takes care of the resale process and refunds your investment after covering marketing and the cost of sale expenses related to the new market price of the property.
- Minimized Burden: No hassles, no complicated paperwork. This creates less stress for you and considerably less stress for your beneficiaries when you pass away.
Life Rights vs. Traditional Homeownership
Choosing between Life Rights and Traditional Ownership is an important decision, so let’s explore why millions across the globe now believe Life Rights is the smarter option for retirement:
The Oasis Life Experience
Why Choose Life Rights?:
- Life Right Certificate: This certificate guarantees your lifetime right to occupy your home, providing legal protection under the Retired Persons Act.
- Mortgage-Free Peace of Mind: Once your Life Right Certificate is issued, your unit is free from any mortgage encumbrance.
- Guests: Family and friends are welcome to stay for visits, with prior approval from the Grantor and Trustees.
- Insurance: The buildings are fully insured against fire and other risks, giving you peace of mind.
- Estate Management: A professional management company with an assortment of specialist skills oversees the retirement estate, ensuring it’s always well-kept and secure.
- Monthly Levies: Levies ensure excellent estate management and upkeep, managed professionally by the retirement estate’s company. Each with a sociable Clubhouse and communal Lifestyle Centre, the developments have unrivaled facilities.
- Clear, Predictable Costs: You’ll be responsible for rates, taxes, utilities, and predictable monthly levies, but these are clearly laid out and estimated ahead of time, so you know exactly what to expect. Oasis Life’s management team deals with the city’s municipality on your behalf.
Life’s Third Age: Living Your Best Life
With Life Rights, Oasis Life offers more than just a place to live—it provides you with the freedom to enjoy your third age. You’re free and empowered to live your retirement the way you’ve always imagined—whether you want to travel, spend time with family, or explore new hobbies. So, if you’re ready to embrace your retirement and all the possibilities it holds, Oasis Life is the perfect place to start your next great adventure.
Feeling adventurous? Oasis Life offers the ideal lock-up-and-go retirement solution for modern seniors to come and go with less stress and more freedom.
