Introducing Our Downsizing Guide: Less House. More Life.

Deciding to downsize is rarely just about property. It is about how you want to live, where you want to be, and what matters most in the years ahead.

Over the years, our team has sat at many kitchen tables, talking with long-term homeowners about exactly this. The same questions come up time and again. When is the right time? Should we sell first or buy first? What will we actually have left over once everything is done?

So we put the answers in one place.

Why we created this guide

Most downsizing information is either too general to be useful or written to rush you into a sale. We wanted to create something different: a practical, honest resource that helps you think the decision through at your own pace.

There is no right age to downsize and no single right way to do it. This guide is designed to help you work out what is right for you before you make any decisions about selling, buying or finances.

What's inside

The guide is divided into seven clear sections.

Is your home still working for you?
Downsizing is less about age and more about whether your home still suits the way you want to live. This section helps you weigh up what your current home gives you, and what it asks of you.

Your downsizing timeline
A realistic, step-by-step view of how long the process typically takes, from first conversations through to moving day, so you can plan ahead without feeling rushed.

What should your next home look like?
A straightforward overview of the property types downsizers most often consider, from villas and townhouses to apartments and smaller single-level homes, along with the pros and trade-offs of each.

Working out the numbers
A simple worksheet to help you estimate what you may have available after selling, buying and moving costs. It is one of the most useful parts of the guide and a great starting point for conversations with your financial adviser.

Sell first or buy first?
One of the most common questions we are asked. This section sets out the advantages and risks of each approach so you can decide what suits your situation.

Downsizing and your finances
An overview of the financial considerations involved in downsizing, and when to seek independent professional advice.

What people are asking about downsizing
Plain-English answers to the questions we hear most often from local homeowners.

The Practical Downsizing Checklist

Alongside the guide, we have created a separate Practical Downsizing Checklist. It is a concise, easy-to-follow document that breaks the process into manageable tasks, from decluttering and organising paperwork through to preparing for moving day. Many people find it helpful to print it out and tick things off as they go.

Who is the guide for?

This guide is for anyone who has started to wonder whether their home is still the right fit. You might be planning a move in the next few months, or simply exploring your options for the years ahead. Either way, it is designed to give you clarity without any pressure.

Request your free copy

Our Downsizing Guide and Practical Downsizing Checklist are available free of charge. Simply complete our short sign-up form and we will send both copies to you.

Get your free Downsizing Guide →

And when you are ready to talk it through, our team is always happy to sit down for a no-obligation conversation, whether your move is next month or a few years away.

Reach out to the team →
Email us → hello@koresp.com.au
Call us → 02 8515 0255
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This article provides general information only and does not constitute financial advice. Please seek independent professional advice for your circumstances.