Downsizing in Australia - Mark O'Shea | Seite 13

Dean Lupson CHAPTER 1: So, you are thinking about downsizing? There are many different reasons Australians are downsizing right now, including divorce, financial strains, financial planning, or simply a change in values. For older Australians whose health may be deteriorating, downsizing is a logical step. Downsizing is also part of the natural ‘circle of life’. We start off as young couples without children in a small house (or flat). Once the family comes along we either extend the small house or sell and buy a bigger one to accommodate our growing family. Many years of birthdays, parties, and Christmas gatherings follow, creating memories along the way. 013