18/09/2019
How to Upsize: To Renovate or Relocate?
Unfortunately, our homes donât always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine for a single person, a young coupleâs starter home, or a family with a newborn can quickly become too small as families expand and multiple generations live under one roof.
Re-modelling and adding to your home is one option for creating more space, but it can be costly, and the size of your property may be prohibitive. Thatâs when moving to a bigger home becomes the best solution.
WHERE DO YOU NEED MORE SPACE?
The first thought when upsizing your home is to simply consider square metreage, bedrooms, and bathrooms. But itâs important to take a more critical approach to how your space will actually be used. If you have younger children (or possibly more on the way), then focusing on bedrooms and bathrooms makes sense. But if your children are closer to heading off to university or starting their own families, it may be better to prioritize group spaces like the kitchen, dining room, living room, and outdoor spaceâitâll pay off during the holidays, when everyone is coming to visit for big gatherings.
MOVING OUTWARD
If you need more space, but donât necessarily want a more expensive home, you can probably get a lot more house for your money if you move a little further from a city centre. While the walkability and short commutes of a dense neighbourhood or apartment are hard to leave beyond, your lifestyleâand preferences for hosting Christmas lunches, barbecues, and birthdaysâmight mean that a spacious home in the suburbs makes the most sense. Itâs your best option for upsizing while avoiding a heftier price tag.
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