Planning for a stress-free move later in life
Dawn Rowley
Downsizing Consultant | Professional Organiser & Sensitive Decluttering Service. Bespoke personal service for overwhelmed home movers I specialise in relocations, downsizing or moves to Retirement Living or into Care.
We know moving house is stressful yet when this occurs later in life, often as a result of declining health, reduced mobility or following the loss of a loved one, the worries and concerns about moving can become overwhelming. Later-life moves can be physically and emotionally challenging for the home move and their family so planning well ahead is essential especially if you haven’t moved home for decades.
Read on to see how the services of a Professional Organiser specialising in later life moves could support your moving journey.
Home and garden maintenance is often cited as one of the main reasons for people deciding to downsize or right-size later in life. Whether you are relocating to be nearer to family, moving to retirement living, moving into care or just want a smaller house that will be easier to manage, the move will need a lot of planning and with any house move, it will come with it’s own set of unique challenges.
Selling your home is a major step on the journey to moving so you will want to find the right Estate Agent so be sure to get more than one market appraisal before deciding which Agent is right for you. Choosing an Estate Agent who provides the highest valuation might not be the right decision. It is important to take into account their marketing strategy and the advice they offer eg would your home benefit from some attention prior to going on the market, this might be decluttering surfaces, sorting the garden or dealing with repairs or they might suggest a home staging service which is on the increase and less expensive than a typical price drop, especially for larger homes.
When your move is progressing, lots of decisions will need to be made and this can become overwhelming especially if you don't have family support or this is limited due to family circumstances. Our homes are full of furniture, contents, personal belongings and memories accumulated over decades so deciding what to keep and what to let go of can be challenging for some people. Where does the unwanted furniture go, the shed is full of garden tools that you won’t need not forgetting the loft and spare rooms that haven’t been cleared for decades.
If this all sounds like it could be too overwhelming without support, I offer a professional hands on, compassionate and flexible service to help and guide you on your journey to a stress-free move later in life. As a Professional Organiser specialising in downsizing, right-sizing and relocations moves, I have helped many clients and their families with planning a move often starting with pre-move decluttering of the entire home right through to unpacking and setting up in the new home. After all, unpacking is exhausting!
Every client is different, every move is different but every move matters.
If this all sounds familiar, arrange a free, no obligation consultation to discuss your needs and find out how a bespoke 'home move' service will make your later life move a stress-free one. Call Dawn on 07854 669807.
I am an Affiliate Member of SOLLA (Society of Later Life Advisers) , a Member of APDO (Association of Professional Organisers and Declutterers. I am DBS checked and insured.
Client testimonials can be provided on request.