Downsize your way to a perfect home at Sylvan Heights

Have your children flown the nest and left you with a house too big for your needs? Or do you just want a cosier home in a stunning location? If so then you should head down to Taylor Wimpey Exeter's Sylvan Heights development in Exeter.

The development, which has a range of new homes on offer ideal for downsizers, provides the ideal solution for people who are finding their larger home is no longer needed and think a smaller property would be far more manageable.

Janine Davey, regional sales and marketing director for Taylor Wimpey Exeter, said: "Many people discover that once their children have left home the numerous bedrooms in their larger property become surplus to requirement and living in a new smaller home makes far more sense.

"A number of the new homes at Sylvan Heights would be ideal for house hunters looking to downsize - you don't need to worry about compromising on space as our homes offer plenty of well designed living accommodation and they're also low maintenance making them much easier to take care of. What's more, downsizing should help free up some equity that you'll be able to spend as you wish, whether that's putting it into savings, treating the family or splashing out on that trip of a lifetime!

If you're thinking of downsizing, Taylor Wimpey's top tips may help to ensure a smooth move.

Have a thorough sort out - when downsizing be realistic when deciding what possessions to take with you. Make a list of essential items such as beds and wardrobes, then a list of sentimental items you can't live without. Anything left can be parted with - be ruthless! If you don't need it, don't keep it.
Don't rush - take your time deciding what to keep and what you don't need. It needn't be a big job, start sorting your belongings out a few months before you move.
Give things away - find a new home for items, donate them to charity or sell what you don't need - one person's rubbish is another person's treasure.
Think ahead - envisage where your furniture will go in your new home and if it hasn't been built yet, use the floor plans so you know exactly what you need to avoid clutter.
Don't worry about the time and effort involved - schemes such as Taylor Wimpey's Easymover* can save you time and money and ensure your move is hassle-free.
Look forward to the future - moving to a smaller home should make your life easier - so enjoy it!

Easymover is perfect for downsizers; under the scheme Taylor Wimpey will appoint an estate agent to market your property at no cost. They will then assist you throughout the whole selling process, liaising closely with your agent and using their experience in marketing and negotiating skills to ensure that your house is sold as quickly as possible. Once your property is sold and you're ready to move into your new Taylor Wimpey home, they'll even provide a free removals service.

Sylvan Heights comprises a collection of two bedroom apartments, three and four bedroom terraced and five bedroom detached homes priced from £169,995. Two stunning new show homes are available to view and perfectly demonstrate the lifestyle on offer at this beautiful tree lined development.

For more information visit Sylvan Heights.

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