TITLE: Empty nest syndrome – when 120m² becomes too big
The Wiśniewskis lived 25 years in house in Bronowice. 150m², garden, 4 bedrooms. Perfect for family with three children. Today? “We feel like museum custodians” – says Mrs. Maria. Youngest son moved out year ago.
It’s story we hear increasingly often. Parents over fifty, empty house, heating bills disproportionate to needs. And dilemma – stay or change?
In our agency we call it “rightsizing” – adjusting home to current life stage. Not downgrade, not defeat. Smart decision.
The Nowackis from Wola Justowska made it 2 years ago. Sold 180m² house for 2.5 million. Bought 90m² apartment in center for 1.3 million. The difference? “We travel, help children, live” – they say.
But it’s not just about money. It’s quality of life. Mrs. Anna from Przegorzały: “Cleaning 150m² is half of Saturday. Garden is another day. Now I have 70m² and time for myself”.
Biggest barrier? Emotions. “Here children took first steps” – we hear. We understand. That’s why we help find apartment that will be new chapter, not end of story.
Optimal size for 50+ couple? Our experience says: 70-90m². Bedroom, office/guest room, spacious living room. In center or near transport. Elevator mandatory.
Clients from Krowodrza exchanged house for apartment near Planty. “Cinema, theater, restaurants at hand. We feel like students” – they laugh. They’re 58.
Finances? Selling large house often leaves surplus 500 thousand – million. That’s capital for retirement, travels, passions. Or support for children buying first apartments.
Timing is crucial. Don’t wait until house maintenance becomes burden. Plan ahead. Market for single-family homes is good but not eternal.
Hardest moment? First weekend in new apartment. “What have we done?” – some think. Month later? “Why didn’t we do this earlier?”.
If your children flew the nest, maybe time to think about new one? Smaller, more comfortable, more “yours”?
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