DOWNSIZING
HOW TO DOWNSIZE BY ON THE MOVE Downsizing is no longer just an option for empty nesters, but people interested in a more urban lifestyle, or just interested in a simpler life with more financial freedom.
are going to fit in the rooms. Using a floorplan to draw things to scale can help with this too.
REASSESS YOUR BILLS A fresh start is the perfect time to review everything from your
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insurance provider to your electric,
If you’re having trouble deciding
time to see if you can get a better
on what to take with you or you’re
deal and switch to a company that
not sure how long this arrangement
suits your new home and lifestyle.
gas and water provider. Now’s the
will last, you can always rent a Whatever the reason, the exercise of
storage unit. This will give you the
downsizing can still be a challenge.
flexibility of really seeing whether
Here are some tips to make this
you need certain items or if the
process easier:
new arrangement doesn’t work
START EARLY If you’ve made the decision to downsize, spend some time in advance thinking about what items you want to keep and how things will fit and be organised in a smaller place. This will help to mentally prepare you for the change as well, reducing stress when the actual day arrives.
MEASURE Following on from the above, ensure you measure the pieces of furniture that you are going to take with you and firstly, make sure they are going to fit through the doors of your new
out, you’ll not have disposed of larger necessities.
In the end, you’ll no doubt come through your move with a greater appreciation of a more simple life and hopefully a greater outlook. Think of all the time you’ll save on cleaning and maintenance, and what you’ll be able to do with the savings
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from your household bills!
Moving is always a difficult task and one that you should not have to tackle alone. The physical demands are obvious, but people often forget the mental and emotional stresses. In particular, downsizing can be a very emotionally exhausting exercise as decisions to let things go can be tough and adjusting to a more minimalist life (relative to what you may be used to) can be harder than you think. Contact a professional removalist like, who can help take the stress out of the process.
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property. Secondly, make sure they
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