Downsizing & Decluttering

Here's our best tips to make downsizing a smooth move for you. Source: Getty

Downsizing & Decluttering

Downsizing? Here’s how to have a stress free move

We've gathered some of the best moving tips to help make your downsizing move as uncomplicated and painless as possible.

Written byElissa Napier

Considering a lifestyle community

Considering a lifestyle community? Industry expert answers most common questions

We spoke to Kate Melrose, one of Ingenia Lifestyle's General Managers, to get an insight on one of Australia’s fastest-growing property options for over-55s.

Written byIngenia Lifestyle

Unlike retirement communities, lifestyle communities generally attract a younger, more active and independent homeowner. Image source: Supplied

Downsizing & Decluttering

Pensioners offered further incentives to downsize their home

Pensioners have been provided with further incentives to downsize their homes to enhance "their retirement lifestyle" while freeing up housing stock for younger families.

Written byMatthew Hart

The move was met with mostly criticism on social media with many questioning the benefits for pensioners. Source: Getty Images.

Considering a lifestyle community

How lifestyle communities help you curate your dream lifestyle

Explore new hobbies, meet like-minded people, prioritise your wellbeing and enjoy more of the good things in life with exclusive facilities and amenities.

Written byIngenia Lifestyle

At Lifestyle Ingenia Bethania, you can fill your day with new experiences, new friends, a worry-free life and more time spent doing the things you love. Image source: Supplied

Considering a lifestyle community

The big financial gains to be had from moving into a lifestyle community

Lifestyle communities are an increasingly popular choice for downsizers, over 55s and retirees – and with the savings to be had, it’s easy to see why!

Written byIngenia Lifestyle

Enjoy the financial freedom that comes with living in a lifestyle community. Image source: Supplied

Considering a lifestyle community

Lifestyle communities: What are they and are they right for you?

An increasingly popular choice for downsizers, over 55s and retirees.

Written byIngenia Lifestyle

Ingenia’s Latitude One in Port Stephens combines the best of a sea and tree change with luxury homes and gold class facilities. Image source: Supplied

Downsizing & Decluttering

Quick and easy tricks for cleaning your skirting boards

There are a few jobs around the house that most of us just put off for as long as possible,...

Written byElissa Napier

Cleaning the skirting boards. Source: getty

Considering a Retirement Village

Conventional versus retirement apartments: how do they stack up?

Vertical retirement villages are on the rise but experts warn they’re not all built the same.

Industry ExpertMark Bindon

Staying close to the things they were familiar with was important to Carol and Keith Elphick when considering their move into retirement. Image source: Supplied

Considering a Retirement Village

5 unique benefits of a boutique retirement village

Smaller, boutique retirement villages are known for their close-knit community where you are not just a number, but you are recognised as a person.

Written byOak Tree Group

Oak Tree Group specialises in providing affordable, stylish and secure retirement communities throughout Australia. Image source: Oak Tree

Downsizing & Decluttering

Downsizing? How to furnish your new home on a budget

Winston Tu shares his top styling tips, to help you make the biggest impact in your new space while remaining affordable, practical and comfortable.

CEO of Luxo LivingWinston Tu

Furnishing your home needn't be expensive, there are plenty of ways you can get your dream home on a budget. Source: Getty.

Essential Reads

Downsizing your home

Julia Zaetta’s 10 best tips for lower-stress decluttering

by Rachael Rosel

Downsizing your home

Cut and keep: Starts at 60 bloggers’ best decluttering and recycling ideas

by Westpac

Financial planning

What you need to know: The important first steps when selling your home

by Penelope Pelecas

News

Moving house? Follow these packing tips from a professional

by Tamille Head

Downsizing your home

Keep, dispose or donate? How to avoid a downsizing disaster

by Tamille Head

Say goodbye to clutter with this 12 month cleaning calendar

Say goodbye to clutter with this 12-month cleaning calendar

Forget about trying to tackle everything at once, this guide breaks household cleaning down into 12 manageable tasks. Everything you need to know so simplify, clean and declutter your life

Expert contributors

PROPERTY EXPERTRachel LaneThe Retirement Living and Aged Care Guru

Written byKym LackmannThe Luxury Downsizing Guru

Written byAlarna Hope

Money ExpertRodney HorinThe Wealth and Aged Care Specialist

Director of the Global Ageing NetworkMarcus RileyThe Positive Ageing Advocate

Planning expertCraig ChristensenPrincipal Urban Designer

DOWNSIZING EXPERTLorraine CoxThe Downsizing & Moving Guru

Old wives tales, while unfounded, still have a lot of people believing them. Source: Getty

News

Over 60s share which ‘old wives tales’ they believe to be true

From sipping on chicken soup to rubbing lavender oil on your temples, we've all heard of them. But, do these old wives tales actually work?

Written byElissa Napier

Experts

Separating in your 60s – What you need to know

If you’re separating in your 60s, you may face additional challenges that younger generations don’t, here's how you can tackle them one step at a time.

Ella HickmanElla Hickman

Recipes

Cheat’s Portuguese tarts

Portuguese tarts are such a classic recipe but not always as easy as they look. Luckily, we've got the cheat recipe for making the tastiest tarts ever!

Age Pension

‘Too little, too late’: Seniors weigh in on the recent age pension increase

The increase in the age pension is expected to alleviate financial strain for retired individuals, however many felt it wasn't enough.

Written byMatthew Hart

The increase in the age pension is expected to alleviate financial strain for retired individuals, however many felt it wasn't enough. Source: Getty Images.

Bloggers

Labours of love: Splitting the chores in retirement

There is no formula for fairly dividing household chores, and this blogger shares her lighthearted take on how she and her partner deal with chores.

Written byMary McGrath

Good health

The cognitive benefits of being a senior social butterfly

From having a catch-up over coffee with friends or attending group activities, here's how socialising can help reduce cognitive decline.

Written byYsabelle Alesna

A simple catch up with friends or joining a group class offers a number of benefits for your cognitive health. Source: Getty

Celebrity

A flustered Sam Neill caught out by ’embarrassing’ footage

Even experienced actors like Sam Neill can be surprised, as shown by recent old audition footage that left him a little flustered.

Written byMatthew Hart

Even experienced actors like Sam Neill can be surprised, as shown by recent old audition footage that left him a little flustered. Source: Getty Images.

Bloggers

The screen critic: Action, action and more action

Looking for some entertainment this weekend? Our screen critic has you covered with the latest releases both in theatre and streaming.

Jim SchembriJim Schembri

Keanu Reeves gets ready for work in John Wick: Chapter 4 (Lionsgate); Mia Goth in Pearl (A24); Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman in Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond.

Health

Your choices matter: The ABC’s of advanced care planning

While you still have decision-making capacity, it’s crucial to talk to those closest to you and document an advanced care plan.

Written byElissa Napier

Secure your future and ensure your voice is heard with an advanced care plan. Source: Getty

News

Lazy or justified: Checkout dilemma leaves shoppers fuming

Supermarket giant Coles has come under fire as shoppers become frustrated over the seemingly increasing number of unassisted checkouts.

Written byElissa Napier

Coles under fire for pushing self-serve option at checkout. Source: Getty

Downsizing Q&A

Money

‘We need to downsize but can’t sell our home. Can we get a bridging loan?’

by Jim Kilkenny

Investment

‘I have a mortgage and rental income, what should I do with my $70K payout?’

by Jim Kilkenny

Money

‘I miss my house and renting makes me feel worthless. How can I become a home owner again?’

by Jim Kilkenny

Bloggers

‘Trying to avoid getting screwed over by a tradie was a costly exercise’

by Community Contributor

Decluttering made simple: start with the hardest part

Decluttering made simple: Start with the hardest part

"I realised all those memories are still with me, regardless of a card or letter." Insights into how to get started decluttering

Downsizing & Decluttering

Downsizing & Decluttering

Downsizing? Here’s how to have a stress free move

Considering a lifestyle community? Industry expert answers most common questions

Considering a lifestyle community? Industry expert answers most common questions

Pensioners offered further incentives to downsize their home

Pensioners offered further incentives to downsize their home

How lifestyle communities help you curate your dream lifestyle

How lifestyle communities help you curate your dream lifestyle

The big financial gains to be had from moving into a lifestyle community

The big financial gains to be had from moving into a lifestyle community

Lifestyle communities: What are they and are they right for you?

Lifestyle communities: What are they and are they right for you?

Quick and easy tricks for cleaning your skirting boards

Quick and easy tricks for cleaning your skirting boards

Conventional versus retirement apartments: how do they stack up?

Conventional versus retirement apartments: how do they stack up?

5 unique benefits of a boutique retirement village

5 unique benefits of a boutique retirement village

Downsizing? How to furnish your new home on a budget

Downsizing? How to furnish your new home on a budget

Essential Reads

Julia Zaetta’s 10 best tips for lower-stress decluttering

by Rachael Rosel

Cut and keep: Starts at 60 bloggers’ best decluttering and recycling ideas

by Westpac

What you need to know: The important first steps when selling your home

by Penelope Pelecas

Moving house? Follow these packing tips from a professional

by Tamille Head

Keep, dispose or donate? How to avoid a downsizing disaster

by Tamille Head

Say goodbye to clutter with this 12 month cleaning calendar

Say goodbye to clutter with this 12-month cleaning calendar

Expert contributors

News

Over 60s share which ‘old wives tales’ they believe to be true

Separating in your 60s – What you need to know

Separating in your 60s – What you need to know

Cheat’s Portuguese tarts

Cheat’s Portuguese tarts

‘Too little, too late’: Seniors weigh in on the recent age pension increase

‘Too little, too late’: Seniors weigh in on the recent age pension increase

Labours of love: Splitting the chores in retirement

Labours of love: Splitting the chores in retirement

The cognitive benefits of being a senior social butterfly

The cognitive benefits of being a senior social butterfly

A flustered Sam Neill caught out by ’embarrassing’ footage

A flustered Sam Neill caught out by ’embarrassing’ footage

The screen critic: Action, action and more action

The screen critic: Action, action and more action

Your choices matter: The ABC’s of advanced care planning

Your choices matter: The ABC’s of advanced care planning

Lazy or justified: Checkout dilemma leaves shoppers fuming

Lazy or justified: Checkout dilemma leaves shoppers fuming

Downsizing Q&A

‘We need to downsize but can’t sell our home. Can we get a bridging loan?’

by Jim Kilkenny

‘I have a mortgage and rental income, what should I do with my $70K payout?’

by Jim Kilkenny

‘I miss my house and renting makes me feel worthless. How can I become a home owner again?’

by Jim Kilkenny

‘Trying to avoid getting screwed over by a tradie was a costly exercise’

by Community Contributor

Decluttering made simple: start with the hardest part

Decluttering made simple: Start with the hardest part

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