{"id":13055,"date":"2022-11-19T02:51:29","date_gmt":"2022-11-19T02:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/highgrove.co.nz\/?p=13055"},"modified":"2023-04-19T02:54:49","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T02:54:49","slug":"retiring-and-planning-a-move-in-2022-heres-what-to-consider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/highgrove.co.nz\/retiring-and-planning-a-move-in-2022-heres-what-to-consider\/","title":{"rendered":"Retiring and planning a move in 2022? Here\u2019s what to consider"},"content":{"rendered":"
The New Year is here, and you know what? There has never been a better time to consider<\/span> moving. Because if there\u2019s anything that the last two years have taught us, it\u2019s that we need<\/span> to find happiness in every day. We also need to enjoy where we live, and ensure we feel<\/span> secure and comfortable in our surroundings – ideally with good friends and family close by.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n So if you\u2019re thinking about retiring, and planning a move in 2022, here\u2019s some things to think<\/span> about to ensure you find a place to call home sweet home.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n This is your time to shine – and focus on what you really want out of life. So when it comes to<\/span> choosing your new home, you\u2019re allowed to dream big. Of course, there might be a few<\/span> compromises on the way, but you know what they say \u2018aim for the moon and even if you<\/span> miss, you\u2019ll land among the stars\u2019.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n By letting your imagination go, you\u2019ll be able to discover some of the key things you want<\/span> from your lifestyle and then you can work backwards to find out how they could be a reality.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n So you want to live by the water? Great, does it have to be the coast, or would a lake or river<\/span> be just as desirable? Would you love to have a pet to keep you company? Fantastic, so it\u2019s<\/span> important to live somewhere small pets are allowed.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Daydreaming is fun, and so is imagining that you\u2019ll win lotto next week so you have all the<\/span> money in the world to do what you want! But at the end of the day, it really is the simple<\/span> pleasures in life that bring happiness, like friends, family, nature, music and movement.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n So even if you can\u2019t move to your dream location, focus on all the positives that you will have<\/span> in your new home. Not going to be living near your friends? You can make new ones! While<\/span> still keeping in touch with your old ones. Having to settle in a new neighbourhood? See it as<\/span> an adventure to find all the great spots to visit. You might just find a cosy cafe that makes the<\/span> best coffees!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There\u2019s plenty of myths out there about what it is like to live in a retirement village, and they<\/span> can often get in the way of people making a decision to find one to call home! So try not to<\/span> listen to what others say about retirement villages, and make up your own mind by going to<\/span> visit a few. Meet the people, check out the facilities and see if it is somewhere you\u2019d like to<\/span> move.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Here\u2019s some of the most common myths about retirement living.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Choosing where you want to live needs to be your decision (or potentially a compromise if<\/span> you are moving with a family member, husband, wife or partner).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Make sure you know what you want out of your new home and don\u2019t feel pressured to make<\/span> a choice you don\u2019t feel comfortable with. Depending on the support you have from your<\/span> family, it can be a good idea to have their support and input if you\u2019re having trouble deciding.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n But if you feel like they are having too much of an influence on the selection process, you\u2019re<\/span> allowed to ask for a bit of space. Not sure how to do that politely? Talk to a representative of<\/span> one of the retirement villages you are considering, they would have dealt with the issue<\/span> plenty of times and will likely have some handy advice for easing the tension.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There isn\u2019t any rush to move tomorrow, so take the time to look at all of your options and<\/span> compare them. Consider things like your ideal lifestyle, the various retirement villages<\/span> available, the facilities you\u2019d like to have available and the financial aspect of securing a new<\/span> home (which you don\u2019t have to do alone, there are always experts to help navigate this).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n And of course you\u2019re always welcome to visit those locations, to get a real life experience of<\/span> what it could be like to live there.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n While moving can be a little overwhelming, especially if it is from a home you have lived in<\/span> for many years, there are ways to make it an easy, smooth transition. If you have any<\/span> questions about how we go about helping people to settle into our retirement villages, we\u2019d<\/a><\/span> love to hear from you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The New Year is here, and you know what? There has never been a better time to consider moving. Because if there\u2019s anything that the last two years have taught us, it\u2019s that we need to find happiness in every…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":13056,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[55,62],"tags":[],"post_series":[],"yoast_head":"\nYou\u2019re allowed to dream big!<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
But focus on the simpler things in life too<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
Bust the myths about retirement living<\/b><\/h3>\n
Your comfort and happiness comes first<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n
Take your time<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n