Downsizing (property)

Downsizing refers to process of moving to a property of smaller size or lesser value.[1]

Reasons to downsize

There are multiple reasons why a choice may be made to downsize.[2]

Difficulties with downsizing

Many people downsizing from a larger property to a smaller one will find their current possessions, appliances and furnishings will be unable to fit in the new smaller home.[3] Some people will find it especially difficult to accept the need to dispose of possessions, and this will cause some considerable anxiety.[4] Following a disposal methodology can be a useful approach if the task seems impossible: One approach is to determine what furniture, displayed items and commonly used items are suitable for and will fit in the new home: remaining belongings will need to be sorted into what is to be kept and what is to be disposed of.[5]

Disposal strategies

After the basic fundamental items that will move to the new home have been determined, there will remain a set whose fate will need to be decided.[6]

See also

References

Footnotes
  1. Post Office 2021.
  2. Reader's Digest 2021.
  3. Ward 2010, pp. xiv–xv.
  4. Ward 2010, p. xv.
  5. Jameson 2015, pp. 12–13, 15.
  6. Jameson 2015, pp. 36–37.

Sources
  • Reader's Digest (2021). "10 reasons to downsize your house". Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  • Jameson, Marni (2015). Downsizing the Family Home : What to Save, What to Let Go (1 ed.). New York: Sterling. ISBN 9781454916338. OCLC 935530916. OL 27207070M.
  • Post Office (2021). "A Guide to Downsizing your property". Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  • Ward, Lauri (5 October 2010). Downsizing Your Home with Style : living well in a smaller space. New York: Harper Collins. ISBN 9780061170980. OCLC 191930906. OL 18003551M.
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