Moving out of the home you’ve spent many years in presents its own challenges and making sure you come out on top during your downsizing period is critical to your enjoyment in the settling-in phase.

Some of the benefits of apartment style living on the Gold Coast simply tip the scales, with world-class tourist attractions, and one of the most celebrated and picturesque stretches of the Australian coast.

Life in an apartment in this incredible part of the world epitomises everything fantastic about Australian culture; the exciting social opportunities, incredible outdoors to motivate, and a wide range of fantastic places to fall in love with. Yet many retirees share the common stresses of moving house, with downsizing presenting it’s own unique set of obstacles.

So what motivates downsizers when it comes to living life apartment style, and how can you be motivated to downsize without being distracted by hassle? We look at some of the most popular reasons to downsize.

For many over 50s, the recurring theme in downsizing is cost cutting, or financial streamlining. With a multitude of ways to cut down on lifestyle costs during this time (some less convenient than others) the emphasis for many remains on retaining a high level of enjoyment and sacrificing only what convenience and ease of use will replace.

Downsizing is the best reason to let go of the stuff you don’t use.

If you’ve found your collections of bits and pieces, unsent gifts, rarely used tools, gimmicks and gadgets has taken over your life in the later years, downsizing is your ticket to freedom. Many over 50s end up the guardian of their kids and grandkids belongings, even if there’s never a sign in the world they’ll be taken off your hands! If you’re responsible for a lot of belongings you don’t actually own, downsizing is the fastest way to draw a line under it all!

What means the most to you?

Downsizing gives you the opportunity to re-evaluate what is most important to you. Many over 50s find that the sorting stage is quite revealing, and that their attachment to possessions over the years changes dramatically. You may find that where once you couldn’t bear to let the bulky antique cabinet shelf, the promise of easy to clean and ultra modern features of your new apartment now beckon.

Paying registration for unused vehicles?

Downsizing makes certain decisions far easier to make. Apartment style living is based on centrality and convenience, and usually offers second to none access to public transport and underground parking for at least one vehicle. Why would you pay the hundreds of extra dollars for a set of wheels you only use once in a blue moon?

Throw away the roof patching kit!
An undeniably great feature of apartment style living is freedom from maintenance responsibility! No longer are you required to clean windows, prune the overhanging limbs on the nature strip or find a plumber on short notice. Your body corporate now takes care of the nitty gritty at a moments notice.

Hate receiving quarterly utility bills?

Apartment style living means significantly lower utility bills. Smaller spaces, shared recreational areas, less responsibility for your dwelling in summary; this all comes together to form a very real bonus – the opportunity to save significantly where it counts!

Moving with the times.

Many over 50s find that downsizing tends to trend into other areas of everyday life. Go with the flow If you’re finding it hard to accommodate the stereo, radio, computer, TV, and other appliances, why not downsize and streamline with a new and interconnected system that does it all in much less space?

Remember that while downsizing can seem quite challenging, many new apartment dwellers manage the same situation every day, and go on to lead happy, very relieved lives without the responsibility of those accumulated possessions over the years. Very often, once downsizers pass the stage of obligated cutting-down, there’s a feeling of freedom that sets in.

Victoria Towers in Southport on Australia’s own Gold Coast are proud to offer five star apartment style homes in this sensational part of the world. If you’re seeking a downsizing dream, call us for more information on our highly sought after and fully serviced apartments. We look forward to your call.