Downsizing from your large family home usually starts with a nagging thought in the back of your mind. Maybe your house is starting to feel empty, or cleaning and regular maintenance are becoming a real chore which is causing stress.
The process is more emotional than logical, there is no science to it.
We have compiled 7 questions to ask yourself about your house right now that may qualify you as someone needing to downsize.
#1 Do you have more space than needed?
#2 Has your house become overwhelming, either in terms of maintenance or keeping up with the housework?
#3 Does maintaining your home take too much out of you and take too long to recover from, especially big jobs i.e gardening or clean-ups?
#4. Are you finding it hard to get around your home or your garden? Sometimes you can feel the garden path is treacherous underfoot, or the stairs are becoming a little too much.
#5. Are bills getting higher? Does it feel like the cash flow isn’t keeping up with your utility demands?
#6. How easy is it for you to access services from your current home? Can you get to the shopsor medical appointments even if you don’t have access to a car?
#7. Do you need to keep a big home if you plan to travel extensively? Whether you want to go overseas after Covid or travel around this great country of ours, maintaining a big, empty home is hard on your finances.
If you would like any advice or information on property in your suburb or your own home, please feel free to contact us for a confidential, no-obligation conversation.
