Easier ways to downsize
SPRING is such an energising time for new beginnings. So it might be an ideal moment to think about downsizing to a retirement apartment. This would take away the worry of house and garden maintenance and the associated bills — and leave you with a bit more money to play with so that you can enjoy your retirement more. And it has the advantage of being a community-based lifestyle, with lots to enjoy in the years ahead. Moving need not be too stressful, because there are many options to make it as straightforward as possible. A ‘selling-made-easy’ service means the retirement living company can deal with various areas of the sale of your home. This includes agreeing on a good price and arranging viewings, as well as conversing with the estate agents about minor details. It is designed to help you make a sale faster, and includes £2,000 towards estate agent’s fees and £500 towards solicitor’s fees. There is also a home exchange service that offers an even less stressful way of selling your property, with no estate agent’s fees to worry about. Packing up your home and moving is made easier by a removals service that includes assistance from a personal move co-ordinator, who can help you declutter. There’s even a packing service. And a right-sizing service helps you size up your new property and work out what you’ll be able to take with you, which can be incredibly useful.