Property downsizing
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Thinking of moving into a granny flat? Here’s what you should know
From a pension and aged-care perspective, there are a few tips and traps to be aware of if you are thinking about a granny flat.
- by Rachel Lane
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Retirement living
How downsizing could boost your super as you approach retirement
The traditional idea of staying in a family-sized home until we die is finally evolving. Is it time to think about downsizing?
- by Bec Wilson
Not retirement-ready yet? Catch-up strategies for late-starters
A great retirement savings plan doesn’t have to be complicated, and for most people, it’s never too late to get started.
- by Bec Wilson
The greatest comeback since Lazarus! Subiaco has awakened from its slumber
Sleepy post-AFL Subiaco is springing back to life with cool new restaurants, cafes and bars and people moving into the place.
- by Mark Naglazas
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Four steps to take before downsizing your home
The property we’re in can often feel like our “forever home”, so making the call to downsize can feel like a big decision.
- by Rachel Lane
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How much does it cost to move to a retirement village?
Anyone looking at downsizing into a retirement village will know how complicated the financial arrangements can be.
- by Rachel Lane
Retirement living sector in new growth phase as Keyton brand launches
Keyton, formerly known as Lendlease Retirement Living, is on the expansion path and one of its key developments is Gramercy Terraces on the former site of GTV Nine TV studios in Richmond, Melbourne.
- by Carolyn Cummins
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Retirement living
Everything you should know about downsizing your home
“Downsizing” can conjure images of tiny houses or apartments, noisy neighbours and relinquishing the family home. The reality is quite different.
- by Rachel Lane
Opinion
Retirement living
Retired? It might be time to think about downsizing your home
The government has supersized the incentive for retirees to downsize their homes in 2023.
- by Rachel Lane
Opinion
Superannuation
How to make your taxable super component tax-free
Retirees often get confused, believing that all withdrawals from super are tax-free. It is more complex than that, though it’s unlikely to benefit you directly.
- by George Cochrane
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If I’m downsizing my home, how would that affect my super?
You do not have to have lived in the home for all of the last 10 years, but it must meet the test for a ‘main residence’ exemption under tax rules.
- by Noel Whittaker