Why Being Privately Owned Makes Solana Lifestyle Resorts Different
At Solana, being privately owned shapes who we are and how our resorts come to life. Behind us is Stockwell - a multi-generational Queensland business with more than 72 years of experience creating places where real people feel at home.
It’s a difference that touches everything: the atmosphere of our communities, the decisions made about your home, and the long-term legacy we’re committed to.
A Family-Owned Approach You Can Feel
Stockwell has spent decades designing and delivering places people genuinely love to come home to - long before Solana Lifestyle Resorts came to life. Their privately owned structure means they focus on people, long-term value for all, and creating communities with heart.
Stockwell’s story spans generations, beginning in 1952, when Bill and Necia Stockwell had a dream to create a thriving family business whilst raising six children, and Stockwell was born. Mark and son-in-law Mike, took the reins and propelled Stockwell to become a fully integrated property business. Mark is now leading Stockwell in its next phase of growth. Today, Stockwell’s values that have held true for decades continue to guide every Solana location and every homeowner experience.
Why Private Ownership Matters in Over-50s Living
At Solana, decisions are made to ensure we are delivering a genuine, easy, enjoyable lifestyle for residents. This means:
1. Long-Term Thinking
Stockwell plans and delivers each resort with the next the long term in mind — not the next quarter. This shows in the masterplanning, the generous setbacks, the quality of homes, and the investment into the resort facilities, including the signature Livewell Centres at the heart of each community.
2. A Steady, Hands-On Approach
Stockwell Living , our onsite management team, are deeply integrated into the Stockwell ethos. They look after the resort like, providing caretaking, maintenance, and everyday support for residents. Their role goes well beyond administration, it’s about nurturing a welcoming, well-kept, and genuinely connected environment.
3. A Community Designed for Real People
Because Solana isn’t built for investors, it’s built for you. Stockwell’s masterplanned approach ensures each resort is the right size - large enough to offer the facilities you want, yet intimate enough to feel personal and friendly. Homes are thoughtfully designed, resort locations are hand-picked for their convenience and coastal charm, and every space is created to support a lifestyle that’s active, social, and simple.
4. Real Value, Not Hidden Fees
Solana’s land lease model keeps things simple and transparent with no entry fees, no exit fees, no stamp duty, and you retain 100% of any potential capital gains when you sell. This model, delivered by a privately owned operator, gives residents more control and more confidence with their investment.
A Legacy That’s Personal
Stockwell is building communities to last. Every Solana Lifestyle Resort reflects decades of experience in residential planning, community building, and regional investment. It’s why Solana focuses on creating homes that feel meaningful, offering a lifestyle that balances ease, independence, and connection.
When you choose a home at Solana, you’re not just buying into a resort. You’re becoming part of a long-running legacy, one that’s grounded in family and heritage, quality, and genuine community. It’s a difference you can feel from the moment you arrive.
