The retirement village operator is shaking up the industry with three new payment options for residents, in addition to the traditional 'deferred management fee'.

Builders and lift companies say residential elevators are becoming almost a standard feature for homes and one of the top priorities for renovators.

Anna Bligh says the last year has seen Australia's banks confronted with a new tax, and more scrutiny and intervention on top of the 50-odd inquiries and reviews they have faced since the global financial crisis.