Downscalers to find ideal space at Somerset West’s lifestyle estates
The Western Cape has become a popular destination for people in the market for a carefree, lock-up-and-go lifestyle
It has been said that the older we get, the more we tend to look for tranquillity, seeking out a lifestyle that embraces the finer things in life. The kids have left the nest and retirement is on the cards. That’s not to say you should live in a retirement village; some people simply want to downscale to a smaller home that requires less maintenance. It’s during this time that most people are in the market for a carefree, lock-up-and-go lifestyle. While having lots of space in your home might be pleasing, it can be expensive and time consuming to maintain. The same goes for gardens. Why maintain a colossal garden if you could live in an estate that already has lush, indigenous landscaping? This trend towards downscaling is well known in the property market. According to Property24, the latest FNB estate agents survey for the second quarter of 2016 shows that the largest group of sellers, 26%, are those selling to downscale due to their life stage. This form of downscaling refers to ...
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