Why Wait to Downsize?
I’ve known Amie Tennant (mortgage broker) for over 10 years, so when she introduced me to her clients Greg and Bec, I was more than happy to help.
They were ready for a change, looking to sell their home in Seaford (a suburb I know intimately, having grown up there) and move into an apartment in the city.
At first glance, this wasn’t your typical brief. Most people in their 50s are still in the “stay put” phase, living in their family home for another 10–20 years, paying it off, and only then considering downsizing.
But Greg and Bec? They flipped the script!
They didn’t wait until life forced a move. They decided while they were still energetic, mobile, and in control. They had now embraced the city lifestyle, not “someday.”
And here’s the thing: buying and selling at the same time is overwhelming. It’s one of the biggest mental hurdles that stops people from taking action. The fear of disruption, financial complexity, and emotional fatigue keeps many individuals stuck in place, often for years longer than they would like to be.
However, in my opinion, the “wait until you’re older and more fragile” model of downsizing is outdated. Why not make the change while you can enjoy it? Why not future-proof your lifestyle before you’re forced to?
Helping Greg and Bec navigate their move was incredibly rewarding. We crafted a plan, timed the sale and purchase carefully, and took the stress out of what could otherwise be a daunting transition.
In September 2024, we assisted them in selling their property via Buxton Real Estate, and simultaneously, we located an off-market 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, 2-car apartment in Southbank for $1,050,000.
Fast forward 12 months, and the same floor plan, three levels lower, just sold for $1,250,000. That’s a $200,000 uplift in under 12 months.
If you’re familiar with the apartment market, you’ll understand how rare this is.
Apartments don’t typically deliver this kind of capital growth in such a short window, especially not in high-density locations.
But when you combine:
✅ A buyer’s agent who has inspected hundreds of apartments.
✅ Off-market access via our network.
✅ Strong negotiation skills.
✅ Unique positioning within a building.
They’re now settled into their new city apartment, loving the energy, walkability, and low-maintenance lifestyle. And Amie? She’s thrilled she connected us.
🎙️ Hear more of Greg and Bec’s story in Andrew’s podcast chat.
Their story is a reminder that the “right time” isn’t always when everyone else says it is. Sometimes, the right time is when you decide to live life on your terms.
I’m Andrew Date from Industry Insider Property.
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