Downsizing & Decluttering

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

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

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,...

Elissa NapierElissa 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.

Downsizing your home

How to have the ‘granny flat chat’ without stressing everyone out

Granny flats have been growing in popularity in recent years. Solicitor Kristy Hatcher explains the benefits, payment types, and other key issues to consider before you jump in.

Estate planning solicitor Kristy Hatcher

More time with the grandkids is often seen as one of the benefits of granny flats. Image Source: Getty.

Property Market

Housing market still in boom despite slowing growth rate

Data released by Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that housing prices have increased by 6.7 percent over the June quarter.

Written byGeorgina Pashley

Birdseye view of a housing estate. 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

John Travolta was among the first to honour the late Kirstie Alley. Source: Getty Images.

Celebrity

John Travolta’s heart wrenching message following the sudden death of Kirstie Alley

John Travolta was among the first to honour the late Kirstie Alley, taking to Instagram to share a throwback photo of the pair smiling at each other, alongside a poignant message.

Written byMatthew Hart

Health

Study discovers link between processed food consumption and increased risk of developing dementia

Although it may be a lot more tempting to enjoy a tasty slice of pizza as opposed to a healthy vegetable dish, the choice could be increasing your risk of cognitive decline.

Written byMatthew Hart

News

Shoppers warned ‘to be on guard’ for scams this festive season

As the Christmas shopping rush fast approaches, Australians are being warned "to be on guard against scams" with the malicious activity expected to double this Christmas.

Written byMatthew Hart

Scams are already having a detrimental impact across the country and with total losses to scams expected to reach an estimated $4 billion by the end of 2022. Source: Getty Images.

Celebrity

Jimmy Barnes receives ‘a fantastic Christmas present’ following ‘rough week’

It's certainly shaping up to be a very merry Christmas for rock legend Jimmy Barnes as his first Christmas album, Blue Christmas, has secured the top spot on the ARIA charts.

Written byMatthew Hart

Upon learning of the achievement, Barnes said the album's success "is a fantastic Christmas present". Source: Facebook/ @jimmybarnes.

Crafts

‘Presents without big price tags’: An insider’s guide to making your own gifts this Christmas

Give friends and family members something "full of love and good intentions" this year.

Written byRhonda Hetzel

There's nothing more meaningful than a homemade gift. Source: Getty Images.

Celebrity

‘I adore you’: Larry Emdur delivers touching anniversary tribute to wife

Television personality Larry Emdur has delivered a heartwarming message to his wife in celebration of their 28th wedding anniversary.

Written byMatthew Hart

Larry Emdur has never been one to shy away from sharing his love for his wife on social media. Source: Instagram/ @larryemdur

Recipes

Slow-cooked tender lemon chicken

If delicious, succulent chicken in a perfectly balanced lemon sauce is your kind of thing, this is the recipe for you!

Everyone will instantly fall in love with this tasty dish! Source: Getty.

Celebrity

Jane Fonda reveals her ‘big fear’ is dying with ‘a lot of regrets’ as she battles cancer

Hollywood actress Jane Fonda has opened up about her life and that her greatest fear is dying with "a lot of regrets", her recent comments coming as she continues her battle with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

Written byMatthew Hart

The veteran actress' comments come after she recently revealed to her fans, on September 2, that she had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and as she continues her battle against the disease. Source: Getty Images.

Health

‘Christmas tree syndrome’: Experts warn of the hidden dangers lurking this festive season

Christmas is often described as the most wonderful time of the year, but as people across the globe prepare themselves for the festive season and begin putting up their Christmas trees, experts are warning people to be aware of Christmas Tree Syndrome.

Written byMatthew Hart

The nasty reaction is not only confined to real Christmas trees with the fake variety also potentially causing problems. Source: Getty Images.

Celebrity

‘I’d love to go back’: Johnny Ruffo signals a return to Summer Bay

Former Home and Away star, Johnny Ruffo, has revealed he would love to return to Summer Bay as fan-favourite Chris Harrington on the popular soap series.

Written byMatthew Hart

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

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

How to have the ‘granny flat chat’ without stressing everyone out

How to have the ‘granny flat chat’ without stressing everyone out

Housing market still in boom despite slowing growth rate

Housing market still in boom despite slowing growth rate

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

Celebrity

John Travolta’s heart wrenching message following the sudden death of Kirstie Alley

Study discovers link between processed food consumption and increased risk of developing dementia

Study discovers link between processed food consumption and increased risk of developing dementia

Shoppers warned ‘to be on guard’ for scams this festive season

Shoppers warned ‘to be on guard’ for scams this festive season

Jimmy Barnes receives ‘a fantastic Christmas present’ following ‘rough week’

Jimmy Barnes receives ‘a fantastic Christmas present’ following ‘rough week’

‘Presents without big price tags’: An insider’s guide to making your own gifts this Christmas

‘Presents without big price tags’: An insider’s guide to making your own gifts this Christmas

‘I adore you’: Larry Emdur delivers touching anniversary tribute to wife

‘I adore you’: Larry Emdur delivers touching anniversary tribute to wife

Slow-cooked tender lemon chicken

Slow-cooked tender lemon chicken

Jane Fonda reveals her ‘big fear’ is dying with ‘a lot of regrets’ as she battles cancer

Jane Fonda reveals her ‘big fear’ is dying with ‘a lot of regrets’ as she battles cancer

‘Christmas tree syndrome’: Experts warn of the hidden dangers lurking this festive season

‘Christmas tree syndrome’: Experts warn of the hidden dangers lurking this festive season

‘I’d love to go back’: Johnny Ruffo signals a return to Summer Bay

‘I’d love to go back’: Johnny Ruffo signals a return to Summer Bay

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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