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Hands on help with downsizing in Canberra

Minimise the stress of your downsize

Need an extra pair of hands while decluttering, downsizing or moving? We can help to make the process easier.

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TESTIMONIALS

Feedback from clients

I was recommended Downsizing with Care and I found their service exceptional. The staff worked quickly and efficiently, with a caring and helpful approach. I appreciated their wonderful organisation skills, and extensive knowledge on how to make the downsizing process quick and affordable.

—Fiona, Deakin
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am extremely happy to recommend Downsizing with Care to anyone who is facing the mammoth task of “disposing of most of their wonderful, treasured possessions”. The team were all extremely helpful and knowledgeable in this field.

—Joyce, Belconnen
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Rachel was fabulous. When my brain was starting to shut down she was in control of it all. 86 boxes was a lot to pack, but she did it with great care.

—Gael, Braddon
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Downsizing with Care made a splendid contribution to the packing of our possessions during a recent move. The ladies were competent, efficient, cheerful and helpful . They assisted us handle some the emotions of leaving our home by their professional and pleasant approach to the pack up.

—Robert, Griffith
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our thanks to you Rachel and your team. You made moving so easy and stress free. Thank you!

 

—Steven, Evatt
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Please pass on my Thanks to Kate!
She has done an amazing job helping me sort my place.
—Ines
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for all you did in moving me.

I do want to give you full recognition for carrying out so well what for me was a massive task well beyond my capabilities.

Everything was removed from the large home I had lived in for 37 years with sensitive care and skill and, even better, arranged in my new unit. Rachel treated me and my possessions so as to minimise the stress on me.

When I started, I did not realise what a task it would be. My gear came with different degrees of its future use to me and my sentimental attachment to it. Rachel had the skills to negotiate all these differences in a way that now seems to me to be quite amazing. She could recognise that I was not simply changing my address but altering my whole lifestyle – a true rite of passage. She gave that full honour.

I am pleased to have been able to pass these sentiments onto other friends. Please feel free to use this letter to do likewise.

—Tim, Yarralumla
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Moving is one of life's most stressful events - let us help

Most people would rather pull a tooth than downsize their home, but we can assist with personalised downsizing services to (hopefully) make the process less painful than visiting the dentist.

A solution for every budget

Our in-person services are charged at a flat hourly rate of $150/hour (including GST).

We also offer fixed pricing for downsizing kickstarter sessions and floor plans to help you get clear on how to move forward.

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Who we have assisted

We have helped people downsize and relocate to the following (as well as private homes throughout Canberra)

You have a special place in my heart for all the help you gave me when I moved. It was life changing!

- Tim, Yarralumla

Free in-home consultations available
in the Canberra region

We offer free home visits to see how we can best help

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Q & A

While many retirees we assist are in their mid to late 70s, there is no single "right" age; we have helped clients ranging from their 20s to their 90s successfully relocate or stay in their own home.

Our in-person services are charged at a flat hourly rate of $150 (including GST), and we simply invoice weekly for the hours worked.

Our recommended session duration is three hours, as we find this is the necessary amount of time to make meaningful progress without being physically or mentally exhausting.  Where a client is dealing with chronic illness or other challenges, we can also offer two hour sessions.

For a full service downsizing project, we recommend scheduling sessions 1-2 times a week, for a minimum time period of three months, depending on the scale of the project. However, we are flexible and can provide hands-on help whenever you need it during your downsizing project.

Yes, we can offer "done-for-you" digital floor plans where we measure your furniture and your new unit to create a scale map, ensuring everything fits with room for mobility aids like wheelie walkers as needed.

No, we do not take any commission on second-hand sales; every dollar from the sale of your items goes directly to you, as we only charge for the hours work with you.

We endeavour to find “good homes” for client possessions and ensure items stay out of landfill where possible, prioritising donations to charity.

We provide basic supplies free of charge, including new standard moving boxes, packing paper, tape, and garbage bags for clothing donations.

Typically, you will work with one team member, once a week as your schedule allows. For more intensive in-home projects, such as a full garage clearance or a rush move, we may suggest two or more team members working in tandem to lighten the load.

Yes, we are fully covered by professional indemnity, public liability, and workers compensation insurance to ensure the protection of our clients and team

You can request a callback for a free in-home assessment (for Canberra residents) or a phone consultation to discuss a plan for your situation.

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ABOUT US

I'm Melissa and I'm here to help

My team and I started helping people downsize and work with deceased estates in 2018 and have since been able to assist families across the Canberra region.

In that time, we have been able to develop a wide network of rehoming options and have processes for dealing with anything we find in a home.

I was honoured to be a finalist in the 2023 COTA ACT Seniors Achievement Awards. I count myself lucky to be able to serve our remarkable clients.

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