For many people, there comes a point in life when you realise that not only do you not need a large home any longer, but it is also a burden rather than a blessing. Maintenance costs, additional cleaning and large parts of the home not being used all add up, and a lot of people often decide that it is better to downsize to a smaller property.
Once children have grown up and flown the nest, a lot of people often feel sad rattling around in a large house that is now a lot emptier. Downsizing is a great way to move on, have a fresh start and a new life.
As well as this, people at this time start to think about old age and retirement plans. Going from a large property to a smaller one will release a lot of money, and enable you to enjoy life more as you get older – whether you want to spoil grandchildren with days out, or live it up and see the world on a couples cruise, downsizing is a great way to open up a better life, as well as a more practical home.
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As well as the financial side, there is also the health side of the situation. Mobility problems as we get older mean that you may prefer to live somewhere without stairs, somewhere like these Gloucestershire park homes http://www.parkhomelife.com/our-parks/orchard-park-homes-gloucester-gloucestershire/ are geared up for older people. As well as living somewhere safe, which is part of a community, it is also nice to live in an area where you can make new friends.
