FAQ Downsizing – Is It Right For Me?

A smaller home typically means lower utility bills, property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs. With a new home you also get saving comforts of a 6 star energy rating and efficient appliances. This can free up more of your hard-earned wealth for other priorities, such as family, travel, or hobbies.

Building a new home means that you can expect things to last. With all new materials and modern appliances A smaller home requires less maintenance than a larger one, saving you time, money, and hassle. And a smaller garden makes it easy to look after yourself.

Downsizing can help simplify your life by reducing the clutter, possessions, and space you need to maintain. This can lead to less stress and more time for activities you enjoy.

A smaller home can have a lower carbon footprint than a larger one, requiring less energy to heat, cool, and maintain. Additionally, downsizing may encourage you to live a more sustainable lifestyle overall.

If you are retired or nearing retirement, downsizing can make it easier to move around and travel, as you will have fewer home-related responsibilities to worry about. Also, if you live in one of our estates, neighbours often help watch each other’s homes, giving you added security.

Downsizing can free up your time and give you more freedom to pursue your hobbies, interests, and other activities. With a brand-new downsizer home, there’s a place for everything and everything in its place. You will spend less time maintaining your home and more time doing the things you love.

With lower expenses and less financial pressure, downsizing can give you more financial flexibility to invest in other areas of your life, such as retirement savings or travel. Overall, downsizing can be an excellent option for those looking to simplify their lives, reduce expenses, and increase their flexibility and freedom.

We recommend future-proofing your home, which involves making changes that ensure it remains functional, efficient, and comfortable for the future. If you plan on living in your home for a long time, consider making aging-in-place modifications, such as installing grab bars in the bathroom, shower seats and universal design features like lever door handles and easy-access faucets. Choose durable and low-maintenance materials such as stone countertops and vinyl flooring, saving you time and money on repairs and replacements.

Start by making a list of your essential items and consider the size of your new home. You can also use the Marie Kondo method of keeping things that bring you joy and letting go of those that don’t.

Consider taking pictures of sentimental items to keep the memories without taking up physical space or create a scrapbook or memory box to store sentimental items. You can also consider passing them on to family members or friends.

Our homes have full-sized kitchens, linen cupboards, a broom closet, sliding robes and a walk-in robe to the master. There is plenty of storage space available. If you are turning a bedroom into a multi-functional space, such as an office or craft room, consider using multi-functional furniture, like a sofa bed or a storage ottoman. You can also use vertical space by installing shelves or hanging organizers.

Give yourself time to adjust, and don’t be too hard on yourself. Focus on the benefits of downsizing and enjoy a simpler lifestyle.

Consider your pet’s needs and find a space that will be comfortable for them. Generally, our yards are small but perfectly suitable for small to medium-sized dogs.