Multigenerational Living: How to Find a Home That Suits Your Family’s Needs

With multigenerational living on the rise, here are some tips to help you find a home fit for the whole family.

Priorities

Draw up a list of must-have property features, taking into account factors such as accessibility, number of bedrooms, location and parking.

Living arrangements

Discuss how you’ll use the property. Will you all share a kitchen and personal living space, or is more privacy required?

Think ahead

Consider what your family’s needs might be in five years’ time. Pay attention to issues such as mobility for older relatives.

Budget and finances

Agree how much each party will contribute to the purchase of a property and ongoing living expenses.

Flexibility

Explore the possibility of buying a property and extending it to get the space you need for your family.

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