Selling the family home Archives

Before you sell the family home: the questions that cost retirees most

1 November 202620 October 2026 by Martin

Exit fees, stamp duty, the pension assets test, the 90-day super window and the “death tax” debate: what older Australians should check before selling the family home.

Downsize or stay put? 10 questions to ask first

1 November 202620 October 2026 by Martin

Retired couple talking over whether to stay in their family home or downsize

For many Australians, the family home is the biggest thing they own and the place most of their memories live. So when retirement arrives, the question “should we stay or should we go?” can feel enormous. You’re not alone in wanting to stay. A 2026 Benetas study found that 89% of Australians aged 65 and … Read more