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In this issue of SATURDAY: How to turn a retirement village into private aged care

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The Landings, purchased in 2019 by LDK for a rumoured $60 million, was already widely regarded as one of the best villages in Australia. LDK founder Paul Browne and CEO Byron Cannon decided to risk everything and convert it from independent living to private aged care.  

Read how in an exclusive interview with LDK Seniors’ Living CEO Byron Cannon only in this issue of SATURDAY subscription magazine. Click here to subscribe.

Browse the #1 website villages.com.au and check availability for all retirement living and land lease resorts

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