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Downsizing: The time of your life
You may not believe this now, but soon, (maybe even halfway through this article) you’re going to start getting excited. Maybe a little excited, maybe a lot. And by the end of reading it, well, chances are you’ll have a pad of paper out covered in indecipherable words and sketches,...
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Trends in downsizing your home
If you’re new to the wonderful world of downsizing, chances are you might not be aware of just how many ways there are to do it. That’s right – downsizing the family home isn’t as simple as trading one house for another, it’s about finding the right fit for your...
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Your top 4 reasons to downsize
Downsizing is not a dirty word! And while some people dread the very sound of it, for those that have taken the plunge, it’s been the greatest decision they’ve ever made. Sure, there’s work involved in getting the sale of the family home underway, and for some the sentimental attachment...
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Downsizing checklist
So, you’ve decided to take the downsizing plunge and want to do it right? Well, have we got the list for you! Our downsizing and moving checklist is perfect for those on the cusp of downsizing or those who are in the thick of it.
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Downsizing – choosing where to live
Congratulations, you’ve made the decision to downsize! Filled with excitement for the future, you’re bound to be looking for the next nest to feather. But how do you know that your next move is going to be the right one? Like re-potting a plant, the right move is all about...
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Downsizing your life
Humans love to hoard. In fact, we spend our lifetimes amassing as much as we can. First we start by buying a house to fill with stuff, and then we find we need a bigger house to accommodate that stuff plus all the other stuff we want.
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Downsizing – space for guests
Congrats, you’ve made the big decision to downsize your home! By now you’re probably looking for the right kind of home to settle in – dog-earing pictures in real estate magazines and browsing Barry Plant online to find the perfect pad.
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Downsizing and community living
Doing downsizing right means making a move that improves your life. So your next home needs to be one that ticks a lot of boxes. A manageable home and one that feels good to live in is obviously the aim of the downsizing game. But there’s more to it than that.
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Life change, sea change or tree change
Downsizing is often characterised as a hairy and scary prospect, fraught with emotion and anxiety. But people are beginning to realise that downsizing for retirement and beyond actually heralds the beginning of an exciting new chapter in their lives.
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Financial considerations when downsizing
A change is as good as a holiday, and there are few changes as momentous as moving house. You get to start afresh and can even re-invent yourself in this time of new beginnings, in a new neighbourhood with the potential of new friendships.
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Will downsizing impact your pension?
Some risks in life are worth taking, such as going for that skydive on your 70th birthday or making your neighbours blush by gardening in the buff (only the very brave do this in winter). However, when it comes to your pension, it pays to be conservative.
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Latest news: Downsizing cap for 65+ in Federal Budget – what you need to know
When the Federal Budget was announced last May, it contained something specifically aimed at older Australians—a downsizing and super contributions proposal.
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Downsizer contributions, are you eligible?
As of 1st July 2018, if you are over 65, you are able to use $300,000 from the sale of your current home to move across to your superannuation fund. If you’re part of a couple, you both can do this for the same property.
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How to make a downsizer contribution
The ability to make a downsizer contribution is a once-in–a-lifetime opportunity: only one home sale ever is eligible for downsizer contributions. It means that as of July 2018, if eligible, you are able to use $300,000 from the sale of your current home to move across to your superannuation.
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Downsizing – preparing your move
There’s nothing quite like getting ready for a move. Scrubbing the walls, doors and windows clean, finding an odd assortment of treasures behind the fridge, packing every single item you own into a cardboard box, comparing quotes from removalists…okay, so it’s not exactly the highlight of anyone’s life.
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Lifestyle upsizing checklist
While packing your suitcases and struggling with cardboard boxes may be the downside of downsizing, creating the carefree life of your dreams is all upside! And the process of getting rid of things can be a great starting point for understanding where you want to go and what you want...
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Retirement Villages: tips for choosing wisely
Informed consumer choice and forward planning are critical to avoiding the potential financial dangers of retirement living, following into aged care, according to the founder of www.DailyCare.com.au Tull Roseby.
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Heading home for the weekend?
It may be a good time to check-in with Mum and Dad to see if they need a little help around the home.Family get-togethers are often when we see signs that Mum and Dad aren’t coping as well as they use to.
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Renting or owning in a retirement village
When you think of retirement and lifestyle villages, do you think of fun social events in hotel-like surrounds – maybe with a light gym session followed by a drink beside the pool – backed up by CCTV security and 24/7 access to medical assistance?Well you should, because that’s the modern...
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Things you need to ask your financial planner about aged care
It might seem too early to be thinking about what sort of care you may need in the future. But believe us, it’s not. A bit of assistance at home or the care that comes with moving into a residential facility or village can go a long way to maintaining...
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The 6 biggest estate planning mistakes people make
If you’re thinking about estate planning, that probably means you should have already started it. Yes, it’s one of life’s most procrastination-inducing admin tasks. And yet it’s some of the most important future-proofing you can ever do.
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How to find a great financial planner
OK: the time has come to get serious about your future, bring on the big guns and seek some professional advice. Good thinking! But how to make sure you get Warren Buffet and not Bernie Madoff behind the financial controls?
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Retaining independence and community connection when downsizing
Downsizing is a great way to free up funds and eliminate the pressure of maintaining a large home. As a first step to getting more out of life, it’s hard to beat. But moving to a new, low-maintenance home, retirement village or even residential aged care can also mean a...
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Set yourself up for a great retirement
What do you want from your retirement years? It’s a big question, and one that’s never too early to start thinking about. Are you looking forward to one long lilo-float in an enormous swimming pool of complete relaxation? An opportunity to pursue a too-long-neglected passion? A flurry of travel and...
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Health related downsizing
For many people the need to downsize emerges gradually as they discover that their current lifestyle doesn’t quite ‘fit’ anymore. But for others the need to downsize can come as an unwelcome surprise, when illness or accident means that life has to change suddenly.
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Financial resources glossary for downsizers & retirees
Depending on the level of care you need, aged care is basically divided into home-based care and residential aged care. Both of these care types operate differently, and have different schemes providing means-tested access to government funding assistance.
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Why Barry Plant
Great results aren’t enough. Barry Plant knows a positive experience is just as important.
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About Barry Plant
Our foundation is built on uncompromising service. We focus on providing the best customer experience to all our clients and believe that this is the key to ensuring that you get a great result with a minimum of fuss.
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No one’s arguing downsizing can sometimes be a confronting experience. It needs to be done at a pace you’re comfortable with, and when it is, many people are growing to find that downsizing your home and life is something to look forward to, plan and ultimately enjoy when the time comes.
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