Are you planning to retire? Choose a new home according to your (not only) current lifestyle needs
The average American retires at age 62. In Slovakia, the state-guaranteed retirement age is 64. If you are younger than 1966, your retirement age still moves up, according to your age and the life expectancy in Slovakia.
Although retirement may not be your everyday topic now, it’s a good idea to think about it a little earlier. Retirement marks the end of an era, but it also marks the beginning of something new. It’s a new lifestyle: work less, travel more, find new hobbies and relax at home.
Retirement doesn’t force you to live in a small space or keep you in an old, outdated, oversized house. Here are just a few reasons why seniors should consider new housing.
Where and what type of home should it be?
The main comment most seniors make when they decide to downsize is that their current home is too big or too difficult to manage. As they get older, walking up and down stairs becomes more difficult, dangerous and exhausting. Prefer a ground-floor house or apartment on the lowest floors that is easy and safe to get in and out of, or has a wheelchair-accessible hallway.
Energy efficient
The popularity of energy-efficient properties is growing as new-build owners look to improve not only the environment but also their living situation. When you buy a newly built house or apartment, chances are it will have at least a few energy saving features incorporated into it. These upgrades are good news for seniors who want to have fewer worries and lower electric bills.
Fewer repairs or basic problems
Retirement is about working less, not more, so it would be wise to prefer a property that requires little or no maintenance.
Think back to the first home you bought. Like most first-time homeowners, you probably bought something in its original condition, or a “fixer-upper.” Maybe it was because it was all you could afford at the time, or maybe the idea of renovating and remodeling sounded like a challenge. The difference is that back then you had the time and energy to complete own home projects. Now you’re older and don’t want (or need) the stress and responsibility that comes with home renovations. You want a home that you can enjoy from the moment you move in.
Buying new construction gives you the freedom to enjoy your home instead of working on it. And don’t forget the price tag that comes with these repairs. Buying a new build will reduce your stress and potential financial headaches.
Considering that 76% of seniors prefer to age in place, never having to move again sounds like the ideal scenario. Home is where you feel most comfortable and secure. By investing in a new home, you can live in your forever tamker home without worry.
We are here to help you to find the perfect property which you can enjoy during your golden years.
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