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Picture Book · Downsizing and estate

Too much house?

Story pages

An older couple in their late sixties standing in the hallway of a large Queenslander home
Meet Bev and Ron. The kids moved out years ago, and four bedrooms now feel like a lot.
An older man on a ladder cleaning gutters of a big two-storey house while his wife steadies the ladder
Many people think about downsizing when their home no longer suits their needs: too much space, too much upkeep.
An older couple walking past a small row of shops with a pharmacy and a bus stop in a leafy Brisbane suburb
Some want to live closer to family, transport or health services.
An older couple relaxing on the small balcony of a neat modern townhouse with potted plants
A smaller home can release money, be easier to look after and cost less to run.
An older woman holding a framed family photo
But there's less space for belongings and guests, a new area to learn, and leaving the family home can be hard.
An older couple at a kitchen table with cups of tea
Downsizing doesn't suit everyone. Some people stay and change their home instead. Bev and Ron weigh it up together.

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