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Additional space

One of the main reasons to upsize your property is for the additional space it includes. There could be a variety of reasons why you need or want this space. This could be led by becoming recently married, wishing to create a family, or desiring a new space for working or certain hobbies. This would create a comfortable living environment for you and your family.

Social life

Having a larger amount of space allows you to host and entertain events, creating an exciting and fulfilling environment around you. This could enhance your social life and mental wellbeing all while creating long-lasting memories within the walls of your new home.

Future investment

Upsizing is an investment, but it is a more financially challenging one. Larger houses get higher in value as time goes on, allowing you to make money over a long period of time. It is very important to ensure you are financially stable before upsizing, as it takes a lot of upkeep and attention to maintain the value of the larger property.

Benefits of downsizing

Simpler lifestyle

The key to downsizing your house is to simplify your way of life. Having a smaller home allows you to focus more on your life outside of your home. Maybe you now have empty space within your home, as all your family have flown the nest and you’re not a homebird anymore, which encouraged you to downsize.

Financial security

69% of homeowners who have downsized in the past said their primary reason was to save money.* Downsizing gives you more financial freedom, as your monthly payments will be reduced. This will also lead to a reduction in the maintenance of a property and its general upkeep, freeing up your time.

Location change

Downsizing could also give you the advantage of moving to a different location for a property, as prices differentiate in different areas, meaning you might have to reduce the size of your property to move to a new location. People assume downsizing is a backwards step when moving along the property ladder, but occasionally it can suit your lifestyle better and should be accepted.

Which one is right for you?

Whether you’re leaning towards upsizing because of the comfort and luxury of moving up the property ladder or you want the simplified life of downsizing, it's key to align the reasons with your lifestyle and determine which one would suit you. Your choice of where to move next should be a personal choice and preference for whatever suits your lifestyle and future.

Whichever home you choose, whether you upsize or downsize, ensure you choose correctly by comparing the advantages of each.

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Latest Properties

Horbury Road, Wakefield

£1,100 PCM

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UnfurnishedA deceptively spacious two double bedroom semi-detached bungalow having been recently decorated and carpeted with excellent transport links into Wakefield and surrounding areas on a main bus route as well as a short drive to the M1 motorway.

Thornes Road, Wakefield

£1,350 PCM

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UnfurnishedA deceptively spacious three bedroom property set over four levels having recently been re-decorated and with some new carpets and floor coverings with the added benefit of a converted basement.

Craig Hopson Avenue, Castleford

£350,000

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SUPERBLY PRESENTED throughout is this FOUR BEDROOM (main bedroom with en suite) detached property boasting off road parking and ATTRACTIVE gardens. VIEWING ESSENTIAL. EPC rating B83.

Serenity Close, Stanley,

£295,000

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A well presented semi detached home located on City Fields boasting THREE BEDROOMS (main with en suite), modern fitted kitchen open to the lounge/dining room, AMPLE off road parking and ENCLOSED rear garden. VIRTUAL TOUR AVAILABLE. EPC rating B86.

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