Find a whole new way to live

Every homeowner at Lifestyle Communities has a story to tell. Making the decision to downsize your home can be difficult and for some, even scary. It’s a big move and not one you should take lightly. But for many, it’s also the start of a whole new way to live. One filled with more freedom to do what you want, opportunities to create genuine connection and peace of mind knowing that you’re safe and secure.

Hear from homeowners at Lifestyle Communities who have made the move

“Oh my gosh. I’m home” - Sue

Downsizing isn’t always an easy move. For Sue, it was a difficult decision – she was reluctant to leave the family home she’d built with her husband Mark. Sue felt she would be losing a core part of the family DNA and 26 years of memories, milestones and celebrations.

For Mark, it made sense. Lifestyle Communities would allow them to free up cash from the sale of the family home and provide him the security that Sue would always have support no matter what life threw at them.

Making the move was daunting, but once they settled into their new home, it felt just right. Mark and Sue found a whole new way to live, where every day was filled just how they liked it. For Mark, that meant more time to play pool with friends and for Sue, that meant more time for health and wellness (even a good catchup with friends in the spa).

“You know that no matter what, someone has your back all the time” – Janet

After raising 3 boys on her own, Janet found the thought of moving to a place by herself scary. Uprooting her old life downsizing and moving somewhere new was now small task.

Janet is now surrounded by a community that has her back. When you live in a Lifestyle Communities, someone is always there when you need them. You’re never alone (unless you want to be!). For Janet, that meant everything. She was finally able to relax, knowing she was secure in a home that she loved.

Now, everyday there is something new for Janet to jump into. If you can’t find her at an exercise class, you’ll see her catching up with friends for a cuppa or line dancing (her new favourite way to spend an afternoon). It really is a whole new way to live for Janet, and one she couldn’t be happier about.

“All we do is laugh. It’s just the most wonderful thing.” -Pam

After 30 years of friendship, Pam, Lyn and Anita knew life was better when they stuck together. For years, they’d dreamt of buying land and building their own mini community, but actually making it a reality? That wasn’t going to be easy. So, they did the next best thing - becoming neighbours at the same Lifestyle Community. A dream come true.

Days are now spent at reformer pilates classes, doing laps of the pool, relaxing in the sauna, watching MAFs in the cinema or chatting in the spa. No matter what they’re up to, they’re loving it.

Every story is different, but the common thread is that starting their new chapter feels just right. Downsizing isn’t just about moving into a new home, it’s about finding your way to live - more freedom, more connection and more time for the things that matter most to you.