First name (required) Last name (required) Email address (required) Postcode (optional) Get the newsletterShould you consider downsizing? members were considering downsizing, followed by reducing household running costs. Compare agents Service provided by GetAgent4 things to consider firstWhether downsizing is right for you will depend on your finances, lifestyle and future plans. The most common concern among respondents considering downsizing was the stress of moving home. Of the 997 respondents, 123 were considering downsizing in the next five years.