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Downsizing is a lifestyle choice that could allow you to spend more time and energy on what matters most to you.
It’s the means to achieving financial freedom for many; working less and playing more; seeing the world; and a step towards a healthier, more connected life amongst new friends.
With thoughtfully curated resident amenity you’ll discover that downsizing isn’t about living small; it could be the passport to a simpler, stress-free lifestyle that helps you focus on the future you have always imagined.
4 Reasons why downsizing makes sense
1. Unlock financial freedom
In the process of downsizing, you may find you are able to release the equity in your existing home to spend, save or support your fabulous future life.
This could mean having more time and money to pursue long-delayed passion projects, focus on your health and wellbeing, or simply lock up your apartment and travel, whenever and wherever the whim takes you.
2. Less work, more play
Julie and Steven are looking forward to waving goodbye to weekends consumed by garden chores when they move to a more manageable home at Highforest by Mirvac in The Hills District of Sydney.
“This is the downsizer step we are taking before we retire,” says 63-year-old Steven. “We’ve been in our home for 35 years and there’s a lot of upkeep. It’s an 800sqm block and it takes me a day and a half to do the garden and pool cleaning.”
The couple had the choice of an apartment or house at Highforest but were not yet ready to relinquish their own patch of dirt. A low maintenance home on a smaller block was the perfect no-compromise solution for them.
3. A downpayment on health and wellbeing
Living in a light-filled breathable apartment attuned to the seasons and sun has the potential to deliver an instant boost to your health and mood and could also come with the bonus of lower energy bills.
Many older houses are not age friendly and stairs to an upper-storey or simply the front door can be problematic. New generation Mirvac apartments are designed to avoid trip hazards such as level changes from living areas to balconies and courtyards. Resident amenity is also designed to enable full accessibility from your apartment so that everybody reaps the benefits.
Gardens that have been loved and looked after for many years can become difficult to maintain with age and a safety risk when it involves cleaning gutters and climbing ladders to trim tall hedges and trees.
Being able to outsource pool cleaning and garden maintenance in common property or shared facilities means you enjoy all the reward with none of the hard work.
4. Community connection
Living in an environment with thoughtfully curated amenity that encourages social interaction is a great way to kickstart the next phase of your life, building friendships and a support network amongst neighbours.
You’ll find that Mirvac residential communities come with a range of lifestyle focused amenity encouraging you to be active and outdoors with opportunities to meet your neighbours and entertain friends and family.
Chrissy has built a strong network of friends at The Eastbourne in Melbourne after moving from a canal-side house on the Sunshine Coast where she seldom saw her neighbours.
In the end, downsizing isn’t just about smaller living – it’s about creating more room for what matters most to you. Whether that’s a vibrant community, more free time, or a simpler, stress-free lifestyle, downsizing can help you focus on the future you’ve always imagined.
“Our sense of community at The Eastbourne is ridiculous. It takes me 10 minutes to get out of the building because you need an extra 10 minutes for chat. Where apartments used to be lonely places it is the reverse now because people are making them work. People are fascinating and you will always find someone of your tribe.”
*The article is intended as a guide only to provide general information. Mirvac is not a provider of financial or investment advice and this information should not be relied on as such. Before acting on any information in this publication, purchasers should fully consider the appropriateness of the information, having regard to their objectives, and financial and tax situation and needs, and seek their own advice from appropriately qualified advisers. Mirvac has made all reasonable efforts and inquiries it believes necessary in preparing the publication but is not responsible for confirming the completeness or accuracy of such data and information. Purchasers must rely on their own continuing enquiries about purchasing decisions. Mirvac expressly excludes any and all liability relating to, or resulting from, the use of or reliance on, any information contained in this brochure by any person.
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