
Downsizing
When one partner wants to downsize and the other doesn’t
FOR MANY COUPLES, DOWNSIZING CAN FEEL LIKE THE BEGINNING OF SOMETHING POSITIVE – LESS HOUSEWORK, FEWER WEEKENDS SPENT FIXING, MOWING, O...
The upside to downsizing – making all the right moves
MANY AUSTRALIANS OVER FIFTY ARE DISCOVERING THAT DOWNSIZING IS NOT ABOUT GIVING SOMETHING UP, BUT RATHER GAINING SOMETHING NEW.
Bein...
Insights from the 2025 REA GemLife Downsizing Australia Report
Downsizing is one of the most significant lifestyle decisions Australians make later in life – and new research from realestate.com.au ...
Downsizing for Pensioners & Self-Funded Retirees
Please note: The information in this article is general in nature. Everyone’s individual financial circumstances and needs are differen...
Downsizing Contributions into Super: A Guide for Over 50s
Disclaimer: Information in this article is a guide only and should not replace getting professional legal and financial advice that is ...
Do Seniors Pay Stamp Duty When Downsizing?
For many older Australians, downsizing is not just a lifestyle choice – it's a smart financial and practical move.
But it doesn’t ne...
Centrelink Downsizing Rules: A Guide for Over 50s
It’s popularly understood that the family home is one of the most significant assets that most of us have, so it’s no surprise that we ...
Rightsizing your home: A guide for over 50s
If your home feels more like a burden than a haven, know that you're not alone.
Many over-50s Australians are exploring rightsizing ...
10 Downsizing Tips for Seniors
Thinking about downsizing after 50? You’re not alone — and you’re in the perfect place to make it happen with ease, purpose and excitem...
What is the Cost of Downsizing?
Downsizing is a major life decision. If you’re considering making a move, chances are you’re weighing up not only the lifestyle perks b...
Should I Sell My House When I Retire?
You’ve worked hard, planned carefully, and now retirement is finally in sight – but there’s one big question still hanging in the air: ...
Do You Have a Downsizing Retirement Strategy?
Thinking about downsizing in retirement? You're not alone.
For many Australians approaching retirement, downsizing is more than just...
Downsizing dreams realized – Road less travelled led to ‘forever home’
TREVOR AND MARITA COOKE HADN’T PLANNED TO FIND THEIR DREAM HOME THAT DAY – BUT A LEISURELY COUNTRY DRIVE LED THE DOWNSIZERS STRAIGHT TO...
Top 10 Downsizing Mistakes to Avoid
Are you ready to live a little larger, by going smaller?
For many empty-nesters downsizing isn’t just about a smaller home – it's ab...
Downsizing dilemma – Calls for fairness and certainty for over 50s
DEFERRED MANAGEMENT FEES AND CAPITAL GAINS FEES HIT THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT AGAIN RECENTLY WITH OVER 50S DOWNSIZERS FEELING RIPPED OFF B...
The pros and cons of downsizing if you’re over 50
Downsizing, or ‘rightsizing’, is a popular topic of conversation for over-50s Australians.
So, if you’re thinking about it...
The pros and cons of downsizing your home
Home is where the heart is, they say. But what should you do when that home no longer serves your needs? Where does your heart lead you...
When should I downsize?
If you’ve been asking yourself, “When should I downsize?”, you’re in the right place.
Whether you’re approaching retirement, tired o...
Downsizing in retirement
If you’re considering downsizing in retirement, you’re not alone. About 1.72 million Australian homeowners are planning to downsize wit...















