We all reach that age where we wonder if our home is really working for us anymore. Maybe the kids have grown up and moved out leaving more space than you need, or you’ve retired and the cost of keeping on the house is no longer economical. Is it time for you to downsize?

Whilst you might have thought moving into a smaller house is the only option for you it’s well worth considering the alternative popular solution of moving into an exclusive over 50s community. We’ve put together some of the benefits of living within an over 50s village, such as Red Deer, to help give you an idea as to how this move could change your life.

Sense of Community

Moving house can be a daunting task in itself, and then there’s the added worry about the neighbourhood you are moving into. Who will your neighbours be? What will they be like?

By moving into an over 50s community that stress is eliminated as you are moving into a community of like-minded individuals. Whilst maintaining an independent lifestyle you will be amongst an exclusive group of people with whom you are more likely to share common interests and socialise with. You’ll not be short of friendly neighbours to share a cuppa with!

Peace of mind

Unlike your average neighbourhood within an over 50s community you can have peace of mind that you and your home are secure. Most communities, like Red Deer, are gated meaning there is secure entry and no traffic passing through.

Furthermore, they benefit from technology such as CCTV. This means the site will be monitored 24 hours a day. There is nothing quite like knowing you are safe and secure in your own home.

Cost Effective

One of the main reasons you might be considering moving is to keep monthly expense down. Moving into a smaller home within an over 50s community can be more economic than trying to maintain a larger house. You would enjoy lower running costs with the efficiently run site.

Any extra bills you might have had to pay for, such as gardening or cleaning, would also disappear with a smaller, maintained property.

Convenient

Over 50s villages are tailored to your needs and your lifestyle. They understand you want to enjoy your free time and give you every opportunity to do this. The homes themselves, for example, are usually built within the beautiful British countryside which is convenient for walks or cycling. The grounds of the sites are maintained for you which means less time fixing and cleaning.

Furthermore, not only are the homes and gardens themselves a more manageable size, but parks also usually have facilities and services on offer specifically to suit you. They might offer social activities or, for example, Red Deer provides a free shuttle service to the shops.

 

If you’re still undecided the best thing to do is go and see an over 50s community for yourself. At Red Deer we are more than happy to facilitate a visit to our beautiful site to discuss further benefits of moving into our village. Call us today on 0141 779 2973.