{"id":977,"date":"2016-02-29T11:15:43","date_gmt":"2016-02-29T17:15:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.garzablancaresidences.com\/blog\/?p=977"},"modified":"2016-11-29T12:22:12","modified_gmt":"2016-11-29T18:22:12","slug":"luxury-apartment-living-in-later-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.garzablancarealestate.com\/blog\/real-estate\/luxury-apartment-living-in-later-life","title":{"rendered":"Luxury Apartment Living in Later Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify\">You may be thinking about downsizing or considering your options when you retire. Luxury apartment living in Mexico is certainly one of the great options for later life. Not only will you find that your dollars go a lot further, you will also be able to afford something more luxurious than you can find back home, perhaps not even having to \u201cdownsize\u201d at all, rather \u201cup-sizing!\u201d With maid and handyman services far more affordable in Mexico, the job of running a bigger home in later life is far less daunting in Mexico, where you are more likely to be able to afford to pay someone to do the chores and DIY that you will find more difficult to perform in later life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\">To help you decide if luxury apartment living is right for your in later life. Take a look at the following pros and cons to living in an apartment living in Mexico for those in the later years of their life.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Services such as maids, decorators, plumber and so on are much more affordable in Mexico.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Most luxury apartment complexes have 24-hour security.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">You can enjoy luxury facilities such as gyms, pools, restaurants, spas etc, which are accessible by wheelchairs.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">You will be joined by like minded neighbours in their later life and form a sense of community.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Less maintenance as you will share the costs amongst other homeowners in the building.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">You don\u2019t have to worry about security when you go on vacation or take longer periods to travel, which is a benefit of being retired and enjoying later life.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">The most luxurious apartments will offer concierge services, so you will always be able to find a solution to your needs quickly, without having to bother your children.<\/li>\n<li>No stairs. Many luxury apartments are on one level and have elevators, which is great for later life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Be prepared to pay regular maintenance fees.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Luxury apartments are rarely in walking distance of supermarkets as they are generally found in the most exclusive neighborhoods. Therefore you may require a car.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">No personal garden (although some luxury apartments have community gardens and herb patches.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify\">Parking for visitors. Check to see if there is free parking for your guests.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You may be thinking about downsizing or considering your options when you retire. Luxury apartment living in Mexico is certainly one of the great options for later life. Not only will you find that your dollars go a lot further, you will also be able to afford something more luxurious than you can find back home, perhaps not even having to \u201cdownsize\u201d at all, rather \u201cup-sizing!\u201d With maid and handyman services far more affordable in Mexico, the job of running a bigger home in later life is far less daunting in Mexico, where you are more likely to be able to afford to pay someone to do the chores and DIY that you will find more difficult to perform in later life. To help you decide if luxury apartment living is right for your in later life. Take a look at the following pros and cons to living in an apartment living in Mexico for those in the later years of their life. 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