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What is rightsizing?
Rightsizing means moving to a home that is the right size for you and your lifestyle. If your current home has more space than you need, moving to a smaller property could help make managing your home easier, reduce running costs, and better meet your needs now and in the future. If this sounds like you, we can offer support to help you access a more suitable home.
The benefits of rightsizing
Rightsizing is about finding a home that better suits your needs and lifestyle. Whether you're moving to a smaller property, looking for more space, or need a home that's easier to manage, having the right home can make a real difference to your day-to-day quality of life.
Save money
Moving to a home that better matches your needs could help reduce household costs, leaving you with more money for the things that matter to you.
Easier to manage
A home that's the right size for your household can be easier to look after, with less time spent cleaning, maintaining unused rooms or managing space you no longer need or are able to cope with.
Support your wellbeing
Moving to a home that suits your needs can make everyday life more comfortable. This could mean a property with better accessibility, support and security features that give you more better peace of mind, or a layout that works better for you.
Feel more connected
Rightsizing could help you move closer to family and friends, join a welcoming community, or find a home that better supports your lifestyle. Having the right home can help you feel more comfortable, settled and connected.
What are my rightsizing options?
There are different ways to rightsize, depending on your needs and circumstances. Whether you're looking for a smaller home that's easier to manage, a property with extra support, or a move to a different area to be closer to your family support, we may be able to help.
Retirement living
Our retirement living schemes are designed for people who want to live independently while enjoying the benefits of a friendly community. Many schemes have shared spaces and activities, providing residents with opportunities to connect with one another and feel less isolated, helping people to enjoy their home and maintain their independence for longer.
Supporting independence
If you need extra support with day-to-day living, our retirement living homes benefit from a dedicated scheme manager who will help ensure that people can live independently, by providing or arranging support that is needed. Support is tailored to individual circumstances and can include services delivered by specialist providers.
Moving to another Citizen home
If you're looking to move to a different Citizen property, there may be opportunities through transfers or mutual exchanges. Whether you need more space, less space or a different location, we'll help you explore the options available.
Buying a home
If you're interested in home ownership, you may be able to access options such as shared ownership. These schemes can help make buying a home more affordable by allowing you to purchase a share of a property and pay rent on the remaining share.
Find a home
Looking for an affordable home in the West Midlands? Take a look at what’s available to rent or buy right now.
How to move to a different property
If you’d like to move into a different property, you can swap homes with another tenant through mutual exchange or housing transfer.