2007-02-03 21:36:59 · 11 answers · asked by Andy P 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Geography
When you retire you often need to get rid of outstanding debts/ mortgage and may also want to release capital from your investments so it is good time to move house. Also, as you get older you may find you cannot cope with climbing stairs or your current bathroom layout. To achieve all this many people try to find smaller properties and in many cases being near the sea or quiet villages in the country are cheaper places to live.
2007-02-03 21:46:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not retired yet (not for 20+ years) but we'd love to move to a quieter place.
Here's why:
cars going past at all hours
Sounding of car horns as people say goodbye leaving a neighbour's house at 3am
Youths going up and down the road at all hours, shouting, swearing.
The hum of traffic on the motorway 1 mile away - 24/7
Not being able to enjoy a summer afternoon in your garden due to the rap music from next door, the screaming kid down the road, the traffic on the nearby motorway.
Wouldn't it be lovely, when you go home for some peace and quiet, to actually have some peace and quiet.
Also, when you're retired, you don't need to live within commuting distance of your work, so why not move to a more tranquil place?
And I don't live in an inner city!
2007-02-03 21:46:12 · answer #2 · answered by chip2001 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The old saying is "where there's muck there's money". So when people want to earn money to support their families and become wealthy they go to nasty places where there is plenty of work like London or other high employment areas. But in these areas prices of housing are highest and living conditons can be unpleasant.
When they retire from work having become wealthy, they tend to want to go to places which are pleasant to live at, meaning places which are quieter and more peaceful and where homes are cheaper. This means as far away from "the muck" as possible. and with opportunity for leisure and relaxation. It is difficult to find any such place within U.K. nowadays. New Zealand is a good choice.
2007-02-04 06:19:41 · answer #3 · answered by Wamibo 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They tend to down side their properties and move to quieter places because they no longer need or want the hustle and bustle of the busy city life.
Also by downsizing they can afford to live in a nice area, and still go on holidays and just spend the time relaxing and enjoy their lives
2007-02-03 21:49:40 · answer #4 · answered by Baps . 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I lived for years in Nottingham - a city I loved. But there is so much aggro there now that I don't want to bring my kids up in such a place. So I moved to Ipswich. There is not so
much to do; not as much night life, and the people are less friendly.
But I can go to bed at night without worrying about being burgled, or my windows being put in, or my car being fire bombed. I no longer need to lock my doors and set alarms.
So, short answer is - peace of mind.
2007-02-04 06:26:46 · answer #5 · answered by Bunts 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I moved from near Heathrow to Bognor for a better quality of life by the sea, in a nice environment. When I retired I moved out to the tropics, lovely weather and lovely people.
2007-02-04 19:44:34 · answer #6 · answered by Tropic-of-Cancer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would you like to live next to inconsiderate louts who play Thump-thump music loudly all day?They want to share their music with everyone,regardless of the fact that everyone else hates it.I don't blame the retireds one bit.
2007-02-04 04:26:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To get away from the noise, hustle and bustle,
just the older people in the States do it they can
afford it.
2007-02-03 21:46:02 · answer #8 · answered by elliebear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's cheaper? Also, people don't need the hustle and bustle as they get older. I wouldn't live where I live if I had a choice!
2007-02-03 21:41:52 · answer #9 · answered by True Blue Brit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably because they want peace and quiet.
2007-02-04 00:21:59 · answer #10 · answered by robspursfan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋