Tips for Buying an Apartment in Thrissur Post-Retirement
With the world becoming a global village, more and more people are moving away from home, leaving older citizens to live a self-dependent lifestyle post-retirement. Longer life spans, better health facilities and financial independence have meant that people want to follow an active lifestyle post-retirement and prefer to buy apartments in Thrissur that offer these options.
This has meant that builders are also constructing apartments that are more senior-friendly, thus introducing a whole new concept of housing for the elderly. For those planning on buying senior-friendly apartments in Thrissur, here are some tips to get you started:
The right location
As you age, mobility reduces, hence the location of your post-retirement home is crucial. Your apartment should be centrally-located where a short trip can help you access all the important things needed for day-to-day living. These can include shopping centers, pharmacies, hospitals, places of worship, public transportation, etc. The location should ideally add to the comfort and convenience of living.
Budget
Finances are another major factor to keep in mind when planning to buy senior-friendly flats in Thrissur. Many banks offer home loans to seniors who have reached retirement age, more so if they are buying homes from a reputable builder who has been in the business for a substantial amount of time. Do ensure that you have enough capital leftover for healthcare bills, leisure activities as well as day-to-day activities after purchasing the apartment.
Amenities
Look for post-retirement apartments that come with senior-friendly amenities like gyms, yoga rooms, libraries, halls for socializing in, in-house catering, in-house cleaning services, on-site medical staff, supermarket delivery services, etc. All these will serve to enhance and ease your living experiences for a comfortable lifestyle.
Safety & Security
With rising crimes against the elderly in most city centers, do ensure that your apartment offers substantial safety and security measures 24×7. These should include surveillance systems, fire safety systems, alarm system, intercom service, manned gates to control entry of visitors, etc. Other elderly-suitable safety measures should include grab bars in bathrooms and other key areas, wide doorways and lifts, well-lit homes and common socializing spaces, etc.
Design & Layout
The best apartment layout for a post-retirement life should be minimalist in design, functional, easy to maintain and sufficiently large enough to fulfill all your needs. Buy an apartment that suits the number of people that will be living there, such as a 1BHK or 2BHK. This will ensure that you won’t have problems in maintaining it yourself. Also, do check if the home is senior-friendly and comes with bright lighting, grip flooring in bathrooms and kitchen, grab bars in the bathroom and other areas, etc.
Premium developers like Vishraam builders in Thrissur have a delightful 2 & 3BHK project, ‘Vishraam Limelite’ in peaceful Viyyur area. Located amidst natural landscaped greenery, the 14-storey Limelite project is the perfect blend of affordability and style. This 82-unit project epitomizes community lifestyles, along with all the perks for a post-retirement lifestyle.
Come, see for yourself!
