Moving to a retirement village can open you up to a whole new lease of life for retirement, one that many don’t look back on. That said, just because it’s the right move for others doesn’t mean it’s the right one for you; there are many things to consider.
Whether you’re just start off your research, or in the middle of making that all important final decision, this article covers everything you need to know about moving to a retirement village.
Homes Made to Order
Park homes are what you’ll live in when moving to a retirement village. Made to order, you can design them exactly how you want and even choose who manufactures them. Offering a smaller space that your standard brick and mortar home, they’re low maintenance, freeing up more time for you to do more of what you truly enjoy. Backed by comprehensive guarantees when bought new, they offer retirees comfort and confidence.
Strong Sense of Community
One of the key distinctions between a retirement village and conventional housing is the community they position you in. Designed usually for over 55s, the people who live within the development will all be age and stage in life. Retirement offers more free time to do what you enjoy doing, and living amongst peers can help maximise the opportunities that brings.
Well-Located
Retirement villages are usually well-located, nearby supermarkets, medical centres, and post office to name a few. Parklands of Lincoln is a great example of this, also closeby many bus routes to and from Lincoln and Grantham. As one gets older, mobility can become an issue, so it’s reassuring to know that where you live is future proof in terms of getting hold of day-to-day essentials.
More Affordable to Buy and Run
If you’re not familiar with the property market and have only recently started looking at what’s available, you’ve likely discovered the premium charged for bungalows. Comparatively, park homes are often more affordable that traditional properties, with lower purchase prices. Downsizing to a park home can release equity from your current property, boosting your financial freedom in retirement.
People are often surprised to hear how low the energy costs are for a new park home which is especially important with the rising energy costs. At Parklands, we use natural gas so you’re free to choose any of the available energy providers.
Developments will typically have a service charge/pitch fee so you will need to factor this as an ongoing running cost but is typically offset by cheaper council tax. Council tax on residential park home developments is usually categorised as band ‘a’ which is the cheapest band available.
Make The Right Move for Your Retirement
Retirement villages are geared up to help you make the most of your retirement. They’re all about freedom, enjoyment and making the most of your free time, with less taken up doing chores.
Debating if moving to a retirement village is right for you? Come and explore Parklands of Lincoln, a small retirement village with luxury park homes for sale and see for yourself what it’s all about. Take a tour of our site, latest show home, and even chat with our residents; they’d be more than happy to tell you what life has been like since their move.
To learn more about us and our homes for sale, get in touch with us today.
