Nambucca Heads Residential Land Lease Community Sold by HTL Property

Leading national specialist brokerage agency, HTL Property, is pleased to announce the successful sale of Faringdon Village; a premium residential land lease community located in the heart of picturesque-perfect Nambucca Heads on the NSW Mid North Coast. The premium property was acquired by land lease industry leader Hampshire Property for $24,500,000, reflecting a 5.04% passing yield following a targeted six-week off-market Expressions of Interest campaign.

Occupying a substantial 8.25-hectare parcel of General Residential zoned land, Faringdon Village comprises 189 fully occupied land lease sites catering exclusively to permanent residents. The community is positioned adjacent to Nambucca Plaza and medical clinic; offering residents unmatched convenience just minutes from the town centre. The site’s strategic location and high-quality infrastructure underpin its long-term investment appeal.

Andrew Jackson, National Director of HTL Property, led the campaign and described the asset as an “established and high-performing community” with very strong fundamentals. Jackson noted that the property’s consistent income stream from site fees along with a high resident turnover presents ongoing opportunities for home sales and rental growth. Homes within the community typically sell rapidly once available for up to $450,000 – highlighting the intense demand for Faringdon’s premier location and quality lifestyle offering.

Jackson separately highlighted the site’s appeal to both institutional and private investors, with 65 enquiries and numerous  competitive bids received during the campaign. Jackson emphasized that the circa 5% yield achieved reflects the premium nature of the asset and its positioning, within a rapidly maturing sector. The site’s proximity to essential services and its reputation as a retiree lifestyle destination further enhance its desirability.

“The sale of Faringdon Village underscores the continued strength of the residential land lease sector, particularly for assets offering scale, stability, and strategic coastal positioning” noted Jackson. “The recent capital works undertaken to upgrade the village’s roads and services have left the incoming buyer with nothing to spend; and solidify Faringdon’s reputation as a premium land lease community. With such high quality facilities, a prime location in an established retirement haven, and secure long-term revenue growth, the community offers a compelling blend of affordability and lifestyle for residents, and investment-grade performance” Jackson added.

The Residential Land Lease Community sector in 2025 remained one of Australia’s fastest-growing segments within seniors housing, driven by strong demographic trends and affordability pressures. Demand continues to outpace supply, with an ageing population seeking downsized, cost-effective lifestyle options. Institutional investors and private capital are increasingly active in the market, attracted by stable revenue streams, government-backed rental assistance, and a capital-light development model that enables profits through new home sales.

Yield compression over the past decade reflects heightened competition for assets, with established communities in core coastal and metro areas averaging yields around 5.25%. The sector’s resilience during economic volatility and its alignment with government incentives for affordable housing reinforce its position as a defensive, long-term investment class.

“2026 is poised to see even further increases in market demand for established communities as institutional investors acquire independently owned assets at a rapid pace and development faces hurdles in planning and record construction costs” concluded Jackson.

HTL Property, Australia’s most powerful and connected collection of expert brokerage negotiators looks forward to announcing further successful sale details in the coming weeks.

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