From Asset Rich to Cash Rich:
An Economist's Guide to Downsizing Your Home in Australia
Free webinar with Michael Blythe — former Chief Economist at Commonwealth Bank unpacking the financial realities of downsizing, from equity release to superannuation secrets most Australians don't know about.
Are you asset rich but cash poor?
If you're over 55 and living in a family home that's too big, too expensive to maintain, and tying up wealth you could be using to fund your retirement — you're not alone. There are nearly 2 million Australians thinking about downsizing right now.
But where do you start? And how do you avoid the financial traps that stop most people in their tracks?
In this exclusive webinar, Michael Blythe — former Chief Economist at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia and economist in residence at Downsizer — joins proptech commentator Kylie Davis for a data-driven deep dive into the downsizing opportunity.
WHO IS THIS WEBINAR FOR?
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Australians aged 55–75 considering a move to more suitable housing
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Homeowners sitting on significant property equity who want to understand their options
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Anyone curious about how downsizing could transform their retirement finances
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Adult children helping parents navigate the downsizing decision
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
The real cost of NOT downsizing
why staying put could be costing you more than you think
How much equity you could release
average figures for Sydney ($700K+), Melbourne ($481K), and SE Queensland ($363K)
Superannuation's greatest secret
the little-known government scheme that lets you contribute up to $600,000 (as a couple) into super, tax-free, when you sell
How to boost your retirement income by up to $41,000/year
tax-free — by restructuring your assets
Should you buy or sell first?
and how deposit bonds remove the biggest financial barrier
Interest rates & property prices
what the data actually shows (hint: it's not what the headlines say)
Downsizing hotspots
where demand is highest in Sydney, Melbourne, and Queensland, and what that means for you
About Michael Blythe
Michael Blythe is one of Australia's most respected economists. As the former Chief Economist at the Commonwealth Bank — Australia's largest bank — and a former economist at the Reserve Bank of Australia, he brings decades of experience analysing the Australian housing market. Now the economist in residence at Downsizer, Michael combines deep economic insight with practical, real-world data to help Australians make confident property decisions.
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