Hi lovelies,

It can sometimes feel as though life is very complicated. There is so much to think about and so much to do that it often seems as though it would be ideal if things could become simpler. If you want to make your life simpler, there are actually a number of ways it can be done, and one is to downsize your home. This could feel extreme to some, but for others, it’s going to work out perfectly. If it sounds like it might be the right thing for you, keep reading for some useful advice.  

Assess Your Needs 

If you’re thinking about downsizing in order to have a simpler life, it’s crucial that you assess your needs. This will help you understand what kind of property you can move into. So you might think about how many rooms you need, or whether or not you need any outside space. You’ll have to think about the right location and your budget. 

List out what you need so that you can then take a look at properties that match your requirements. This will give you a good idea of what is within your price range and how comfortable you’ll actually be. It might be that the idea is better than the reality, and you’ll need to rethink your plans, but conversely, it might be that listing everything out and starting to look around cements your plans and makes you realise it’s the best thing to do. 

Sell Your Home 

Once you know what you want and roughly how much it’s going to cost, you’ll need to sell your home. The idea is that you sell your current property to help you buy the next, smaller one outright and leave you with money left over to enjoy. However, this might not be possible depending on how much equity you have and how much your smaller property is going to cost. 

You’ll need to get as much for your current home as possible to make the most of this downsizing move. Make sure you fix any issues and renovate where you need to. It could also be worth using a home staging company to ensure your property looks its best and encourages as many offers as possible. 

Declutter 

The whole reason for moving to a smaller house is to streamline and simplify your life (and often to free up some cash, but that may not be your main reason for taking this route). The last thing you’ll want to do in that case is to pack up everything you currently own and take it with you. Not only is that a lot of hard work, but if you’re moving to a smaller property, you’re going to find it very uncomfortable trying to fit all your things into it. The whole exercise will really be a waste of time if you don’t do something about all the material possessions you own. 

Therefore, when you’re packing to move, make sure you declutter as much as you can as well. You’ll only take what you really need with you, helping you to have a much simpler life in your new home.