{"id":104,"date":"2026-06-24T12:15:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T12:15:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theglobalemptynester.com\/?p=104"},"modified":"2026-06-24T12:24:50","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T12:24:50","slug":"apartment-living-after-a-villa-what-were-looking-forward-to","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theglobalemptynester.com\/?p=104","title":{"rendered":"Apartment Living After a Villa: What We&#8217;re Looking Forward To"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we told friends we were moving from a villa to an apartment, the reaction was often the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Won&#8217;t you miss all the space?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The truth is, probably not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"836\" src=\"https:\/\/theglobalemptynester.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-24-2026-at-04_13_26-PM-1024x836.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theglobalemptynester.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-24-2026-at-04_13_26-PM-1024x836.png 1024w, https:\/\/theglobalemptynester.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-24-2026-at-04_13_26-PM-300x245.png 300w, https:\/\/theglobalemptynester.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-24-2026-at-04_13_26-PM-768x627.png 768w, https:\/\/theglobalemptynester.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-24-2026-at-04_13_26-PM.png 1388w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After many years in a family villa, we&#8217;re entering a new chapter of life. 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private home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the building, that might include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Swimming pools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gyms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walking areas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social spaces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Concierge services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These amenities can enhance daily life while reducing the amount of maintenance required personally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lower Running Costs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While every property is different, smaller homes often mean lower ongoing costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Potential savings can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Electricity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furnishing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>General maintenance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For 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