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Why more over 50s are choosing to live together

Downsizing looks a little different these days. While some still seek a quieter life in a smaller home, many over-50s are looking for something more. More connection. More friendship. More opportunities to invest in themselves. More community.

For Pam, Anita and Lyn, that dream was simple: to live side by side in a place where they could share life together. For years, they’d imagined buying a piece of land and building a small community of their own. They wanted to stay independent, but never feel alone.

And they’re not the only ones. Across Victoria, more people are rethinking what home really means. With the rising cost of living, increasing loneliness and the fast pace of modern life, the idea of community living has never been more appealing.

When it came time to downsize, the trio discovered Lifestyle Communities and found more than just a home. They found a place where that sense of community was already built in. Neighbours who became friends. Resort-style amenities that made every day feel like a holiday. And the freedom to live life entirely on their own terms.

Like them, more than 5,800 Victorians have already made the move, not just to downsize their home, but to upsize their lifestyle. Connection, security and simplicity are at the heart of how they live every day.

For Pam, Anita and Lyn, it turns out they didn’t need to build a community from the ground up. They just needed to find the right one.

Discover what community could look like for you at Lifestyle Communities© Wollert. Call 1300 50 55 60 or visit lifestylecommunities.com.au to learn more.

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