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One of the things Adrienne has struggled to part with is the many books in her collection. Source: Stock Photo/Getty Images

Bloggers

‘I had my chance to downsize, but I just couldn’t do it’

I was given 11 days to pack my gear and find somewhere else to live.

Written byAdrienne Beaumont

Money

Downsizer upside: More houses sell for a profit AFTER Covid-19

Downsizer upside: More houses sell for a profit AFTER Covid-19

Aussies who sold property between June and September 2020 pocketed a combined profit of nearly $25B!

Written byRachael Rosel

It's time to have a closer look at the year that was. Source: Getty.

Investment

Property market voted most secure, profitable investment amid pandemic

Property market voted most secure, profitable investment amid pandemic

The property market beat out shares, gold, cash and fixed interest investments for the most stable returns.

Written byRachael Rosel

Australians trusted the housing market with their money over anything else. Source: Getty.

Video

Get exclusive insights on your downsizing property options

Get exclusive insights on your downsizing property options

Noel Whittaker, Rachel Lane and Kate Melrose share their wisdom at this Starts at 60 masterclass for over-60s considering an income boost from downsizing.

Written byIngenia Lifestyle

Making smart choices on your downsizing property options - a Starts at 60 masterclass, sponsored by Ingenia Lifestyle

Money

Impending boom: Property prices predicted to surge 15pc by 2023

Impending boom: Property prices predicted to surge 15pc by 2023

Westpac's most recent property forecast looks optimistic for the market going forward.

Written byRachael Rosel

Property prices are expected to go sky-high in next three years. Source: Getty.

Money

Renters, now’s the time to negotiate a rent reduction. Here’s why

Renters, now’s the time to negotiate a rent reduction. Here’s why

One in three renters have already moved this year or plan to do so - and landlords in some cities are no doubt nervous.

Written byRachael Rosel

The ball is now in the renters court to negotiate a better deal. Source: Getty.

Royals

Meghan gives glimpse of new home as she marks special milestone

Meghan gives glimpse of new home as she marks special milestone

The Duchess of Sussex took part in a video call to mark the one-year anniversary of her charity clothing line.

Written byJessica Galley

Meghan has been patron of Smart Works since January 2019. Source: YouTube.

Video

Get exclusive insights on retirement income and downsizing after Covid-19

Get exclusive insights on retirement income and downsizing after Covid-19

Want to hear from finance guru Noel Whittaker and downsizing expert Rachel Lane on property, investment, the pension and more? Watch this video of the latest Starts at 60 masterclass, sponsored by Ingenia Lifestyle! It's free.

Written byIngenia Lifestyle

Get exclusive insights on retirement income and downsizing after Covid-19

Money

‘A ticking time bomb’: Rental affordability crisis gets worse for pensioners

‘A ticking time bomb’: Rental affordability crisis gets worse for pensioners

A pensioner looking to rent can afford less than 1 per cent of all rentals, which is equivalent to just 625 rentals on offer out of the total 77,000 rentals that were surveyed.

Written byRachael Rosel

The rental market is a ticking time bomb according to the newest data. Source: Getty.

Money

Regional winners: Homeowners outside capitals avoid Covid-19 price worries

Regional winners: Homeowners outside capitals avoid Covid-19 price worries

Illawarra, Ballarat, the Mornington Peninsula and NSW's Central Coast are just some of the hotspots for buyers.

Written byRachael Rosel

Many Australians are hitting the road to escape the city for a much needed tree change that is subsequently boosting the regional property market. Source: Getty.

Essential Reads

Downsizing your home

Looking to sell your home? Here’s what you need to do to get prepared

by Starts at 60 Writers

Regional winners: Homeowners outside capitals avoid Covid-19 price worries

by Rachael Rosel

Impending boom: Property prices predicted to surge 15pc by 2023

by Rachael Rosel

Downsizer upside: More houses sell for a profit AFTER Covid-19

by Rachael Rosel