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Many move into apartments because they have good services, and are

close to areas they want to spend more time in. Others move to an

area they’ve always dreamed of living in.

There may be extra costs too, so do your research. Views, and central

and seaside locations come at a cost. For apartments, factor in the

hidden costs of body corporate fees.

Don’t try to time the market to sell, she says, rather do it when it suits

you. Norwell says it’s probably best not to renovate first, just to make

sure your home is tidy, painted and presented in its best light.

“I believe in getting staging. It can make a massive different to a

property. Make sure your house is marketed appropriately for it’s

style and its buyer demographics, for example, for a younger family.”

Selling a big house and moving to a smaller one to free up capital can

make good sense, says Lynda Moore - in theory.

“But when people downsize form their four bedroom house, it can

cost almost as much to get into a two bedroomed apartment. Only

downsize if it works for you.”