Thinking twice about that sea change or tree change?

Why you may prefer a hip urban locale

Sarah Millett
Downsizer Download
3 min readFeb 16, 2023

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Time for coffee?

Retirement is your time to live your best life.

For some people, there is a strong desire to downsize to a location with natural beauty, whether that’s the beach or the bush … or both!

Yet other people prefer the hustle and bustle of city life with all the shops, cafes and entertainment options. They like that feeling of connection to a vibrant community.

You don’t have to “get away from it all” to enjoy your retirement!

You may find your ideal place is a swanky new apartment in a luxury development only a couple of suburbs away from where you already live!

Many retirees choose to downsize to familiar locations near their original homes rather than making a major geographical move.

It’s definitely less disruptive to your lifestyle to stay relatively closer to your family and friends. You’ll benefit greatly from that continuity and you may not have to change things like your doctor, dentist and other health providers. (Or even your library card!)

In fact, we think there should be a new option called an “urban change.”

Find your beautiful new apartment in a great urban location and enjoy all the benefits of downsizing!

On the Downsizer.com national marketplace, you can find some fabulous off-the-plan options in amazing suburbs like Mosman in Sydney, South Yarra in Melbourne, and Woden in Canberra.

These locations are simply amazing! With local amenities and public transport right on your doorstep or only a short walk away.

And you’ll definitely be living the dream in one of these luxury developments with high-end finishes and built-in convenience.

“Armytage” by Kincrest in South Yarra, Melbourne.

There are new homes being added to our platform every week and you can also sign up for free email alerts.

What are you waiting for?

Many people wish they had downsized earlier.

“I don’t know why I waited for so long” is a very common reflection.

So why delay? The sooner you start, the sooner you can enjoy the many benefits of downsizing.

A few examples include freeing up capital, topping up your retirement income, social contact amongst your peers, being closer to family (and those adorable grandchildren!), convenience right on your doorstep, and a fit-for-purpose home designed for you to live your best life.

Smooth your move with a Downsizer Deposit Bond

Downsizer is helping an entire generation to downsize the chores, forget any money worries and upsize the good things in life!

A cashless Downsizer Deposit Bond lets you exchange contracts to secure your new off-the-plan home today without having to raid your savings or your superannuation to fund a cash deposit. You simply pay a one-off, fixed fee.

You can find out more about a Downsizer Bond by reading the FAQs on our website.

Keen to learn more about downsizing? Contact me at Downsizer.com for a quick, obligation-free chat about your home-buying needs. We welcome your questions and messages.

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