Buyers resources
Moving up or downsizing
Life changes, and the right home changes with it. Whether you're growing into more space or ready to simplify, here's how to think about your next move - and a low-maintenance new home to land in.
Which describes you?
A home to match what's moving you.
Room to growMoving up
A growing family, teenagers who need their own space, or room to work from home. Look for more bedrooms, a second living area and easy indoor-outdoor flow.
- More bedrooms and living space
- Room to work, study and host
- Space for the family to spread out
Time to simplifyDownsizing
Empty-nesting, wanting less to look after, or freeing up equity. A smaller, brand-new home means lock-up-and-leave ease and more time for what you enjoy.
- Less to clean and maintain
- Lock-up-and-leave freedom
- Free up equity from the family home
Before you move
What to think about when you're moving.
The real cost of moving
Before you commit, work out the full picture - agent fees, legal costs, moving, and any overlap between the two homes.
Selling your current home
If you're buying and selling, talk to your agent early about presentation, timing and a realistic price for your place.
Lining up the two
Coordinate your sale and purchase with your lawyer so the settlement dates work - and have a plan if they don't quite line up.
The easy part
Making the move easy.
Whichever direction you're heading, a brand-new home takes the hard work out of the other end of the move.
Move in and relax
A complete Westcott home arrives move-in ready, so there's nothing to renovate.
Less to maintain
Being brand new means fewer weekends on repairs and fewer surprise costs down the track.
Right-size your budget
Freeing up equity from a larger home can open up options - a mortgage adviser can help you plan the numbers.
The right location
Think about being close to family, healthcare and the amenities you'll actually use day to day.
Keep exploring
More buyer guides.
Talk to our team
Ready for your next move?
Tell us what you're moving towards - more space or less - and we'll share homes that fit, with current pricing and availability.
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