www.realestate.com.au 1st March 2015
Certified Financial Planner Peter Horsfield helps many empty nesters and says as people age they “realise their vulnerabilities … and value convenience”.
They prefer ground floor apartments “with a pleasant outlook” in low-rise developments with an elevator.
A pool is a bonus but Horsfield says his health-conscious over-55s clients mostly want onsite gyms.
Cinemas, concierge services, underground parking and ground level shops, restaurants and cafes are also features vying for baby boomer buyer attention in today’s highly competitive new apartment market.
“Look, they have worked hard and are seeing people going to concerts, the opera, restaurants and so this lifestyle is sought when downsizing to an apartment,” Horsfield says. “They also want proximity to hospitals, transport and family and friends. Location is the most important factor.”
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