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Down Is the New Up! 4 Reasons To Downsize to an Apartment

September 30, 2022 by Jeremy Lindy

If you have been considering selling your house in recent months because you want to make changes to your life, downsizing is something usually reserved for people who are looking to retire. However, with the cost of living going up, a lot of people are looking at downsizing for other reasons. Downsizing to an apartment is something that many people may not consider, but it can bring about a number of great lifestyle changes, including the following.

Reducing Your Bills

If you've been looking at apartments for rent recently, you may have noticed that in comparison to your outgoings you could find apartments are much cheaper to run. It's not just because you’re using fewer utilities, but apartment complexes tend to feature more efficient energy systems, which makes a big difference in comparison to warming up an old home, where the heat can escape the property. Additionally, you may find yourself paying cheaper insurance because an apartment provides increased security.

Less Maintenance

Of course, anything that comes in smaller stature is going to be easier to look after. Many of us aspire to large homes, but nobody talks about the perennial problem of having to look after these large properties properly. The more rooms you have, the longer it takes to clean the property from top to bottom. Not everybody can afford to hire a cleaner, and the reality is that it can eat into your downtime. By contrast, an apartment requires less of everything when it comes to chores. This gives you more of an opportunity to do the things that you want to do.

You Will Meet New People

Comparing an apartment to a suburban neighborhood, in a neighborhood, you will meet people that are potentially on your street but nowhere beyond that. If you are looking to become more sociable and find people that are more on your wavelength, an apartment can help with this. It can make for a better community, and whether you are downsizing because of necessity or you are looking for a simpler life, the communal living that comes with an apartment complex is something that cannot be underestimated. You may feel closer to people because you are literally living in close quarters. Neighborhoods can be great for community spirit, however, because of the distance between properties, it takes longer to build it up.

It Makes You Think About What Is Necessary

Downsizing comes with decluttering, and to declutter effectively, you've got to ensure you are making everything fit in a small space. It can help you to raise money for the short term, but it also makes you consider how much junk you've been holding onto all this time. It's great to reminisce, and this is what photographs are for, but if you are just holding onto stuff for the sake of it, moving to an apartment forces you to look through your life and consider what really matters.

Downsizing to an apartment brings about a lot of benefits. If you have been considering changing your life and making things simpler, downsizing is not a negative word. Down is the new up.

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