Home lifts have become increasingly popular with retiring people in the UK. We take at look at the common reasons why people are investing in their properties in early and late retirement.
With the domestic lift market offering more and more appealing features and high specifications, the homeowner can now not only enhance the attractiveness of their home, but, crucially, give it longevity into the future.
Here are some key benefits which are attracting retirees to the range of home lifts available for those transitioning into retirement, this year and want to stay in their property and improve it.
For anyone looking to reinvest in a traditional, two to three storey home with outdoor space, a through-floor lift creates a multi-generational home that adds lifestyle and convenience.
Modern technology is all about efficiency and speed, and a domestic lift offers fast and easy access to all areas, regardless of your level of strength or mobility and completely reimagines how you move around a property.
Future proofing is the act of anticipating the future and planning methods of minimising the effects on your health, should they ever arise. A home lift is a perfect example of future-proofing as it is something that continues to be of value into the future and will help you stay in your own home regardless.
Homeowners often adapt their home bathroom or kitchen for the future and to ensure it will be their last home. so they want to be forward-thinking and prepared to be able to use all areas of their home, now and in the future.
It is not rare to be considering these home improvement adaptations as we approach retirement age.
A home lift gives families choices.
Care costs around £30,000 per year or £580 per week for the average weekly residential fees covering accommodation, food and basic care. This is a significant outgoing payment, whereas when you invest in a home lift, not only is it a one-off payment and is very cheap to run on electric (about the same as boiling a kettle), it affords you a lifetime of peace of mind, allowing couples or homeowners to stay in their own homes, closer to their friends, neighbours and family.
When you compare a home lift with a bespoke curved stairlift, which is typically priced between £5,000 and £12,000, the starting cost for a through floor lift does not work out significantly higher. The major advantage is that it leaves your stairway completely clear for visitors and guests to use. Which is safer for all, plus a home lift is easier to use and can be used to transport heavy items such as boxes, laundry, vacuum cleaners etc between floors.
It can be placed centre stage to be used and admired, or discreetly behind a cupboard door, and provides the perfect
solution to happy and stylish senior living.
Home lifts are stylishly designed and installed to blend in with the comfort of your living area and are far removed from the clunky, mechanical contraptions found in public places. Most Bespoke Homelifts include a small footprint, a spacious interior, a number of different finishes and options from in-car phones, seats and rails with easy to operate functions and controls.