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THE PROPERTY EDIT

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PROPERTY TRANSITION SPECIALISTS

Overwhelmed ➝ Organised

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Unsure ➝ Confident

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Stressed ➝ Supported

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Overwhelmed ➝ Organised | Unsure ➝ Confident | Stressed ➝ Supported |

Downsizing with clarity, confidence and care.

Downsizing is about so much more than moving into a smaller home.

For many people, it means sorting through a lifetime of memories, making decisions about treasured belongings and saying goodbye to a home that has been part of their story for many years.

At The Property Edit, we understand that what may look like a practical move on paper can be an emotional and sometimes overwhelming transition.

Our role is to make that transition feel calmer.

We provide practical, personalised support while approaching every home, every belonging and every decision with patience, compassion and genuine care.

You don’t need to have all the answers. You simply need someone who can help you take the next step.

Our Services

Every downsizing journey is different. Some people simply need a plan and the confidence to get started. Others would like someone beside them throughout the entire transition.

Our services allow you to choose the level of support that feels right for you.

A lifetime of belongings should not be reduced to only deciding between what stays and what goes.

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  • Where do I even start?

    Perfect for anyone who knows they need to downsize but feels overwhelmed by where or how to begin. This relaxed, in-home consultation gives us the opportunity to understand your circumstances, your priorities and what you would like your next chapter to look like. Together, we’ll identify the areas causing the most overwhelm and create a clear starting point.

    Includes:

    • 90-minute in-home consultation

    • Discussion of your goals, timeframe and future living requirements

    • Initial assessment of furniture and belongings

    • Identification of potential challenges and priorities

    • Practical guidance on where to begin

    • Personalised action list

    • You’ll receive: Your personalised Downsizing Roadmap

    Investment: $395

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  • Let’s make a plan.

    Designed for clients who want a clear, structured strategy before they begin sorting, decluttering or preparing to move. We take a closer look at your current home and your future space, helping you work through the many decisions ahead without trying to tackle everything at once.

    Includes:

    • Everything included in your Discovery Session

    • Detailed room-by-room assessment

    • Furniture suitability review

    • Guidance around what to keep, gift, sell, donate or store

    • Space planning for your new home

    • Moving timeline and practical checklist

    • Clear priorities and next steps

    • Written Downsizing Action Plan

    Throughout the process, you remain in control of every decision. Our role is to provide clarity and guidance — never pressure.

    Investment: $1,500

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  • I’d like someone beside me through the process.

    For clients who are comfortable managing some aspects themselves but would value ongoing support with the parts that feel difficult, emotional or simply overwhelming. This is where we roll up our sleeves and work alongside you.

    A lifetime of belongings cannot — and should not — be reduced to simply deciding what stays and what goes. Behind many possessions is a memory, a person, a place or a chapter of life. We help you work through those decisions thoughtfully and practically, at a pace that feels comfortable.

    Support may include:

    • Everything included in your Downsizing Planning Package

    • Gentle room-by-room decluttering and sorting

    • Identifying sentimental and important belongings

    • Helping determine what furniture will work in your new home

    • Coordinating belongings being gifted to family or friends

    • Arranging suitable donations

    • Coordinating the sale, storage or responsible removal of appropriate items

    • Recommendations and coordination of removalists and other services

    • Progress consultations and check-ins

    • Assistance preparing for moving day

    • Ongoing guidance throughout your transition

    And sometimes there will be something you’re simply not ready to decide about. That’s okay too.
    Our role isn’t to walk into your home and tell you what to get rid of. It’s to stand beside you and make an enormous task feel manageable.

    Investment: From $3,500

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  • Take the stress off my shoulders.

    Our most comprehensive service, created for clients who would prefer someone beside them from the first decisions through to settling into their new home. This may be particularly helpful for retirees, busy professionals, people downsizing after many years in the family home, or adult children helping a parent navigate the transition. We help manage the many moving parts while ensuring that you remain at the center of every decision.

    Support may include:

    • Everything included in Guided Downsizing Support

    • Personalised transition plan and timeline

    • Comprehensive decluttering and belongings support

    • Furniture and new-home space planning

    • Coordination of items being gifted, sold, donated, stored or removed

    • Liaison with family members where appropriate

    • Coordination of trusted removalists and service providers

    • Trade coordination where required

    • Practical property presentation guidance

    • Preparation and organisation for moving day

    • New-home setup planning

    • Settlement transition support

    • Assistance establishing and organising your new home

    Our aim isn’t simply to get you moved. It’s to help you arrive at your new home feeling supported, organised and ready to begin your next chapter with confidence.

    Investment: From $7,500

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  • Sometimes there is simply more to manage.

    Some downsizing journeys require additional time, care and coordination. Perhaps you’re leaving a large family home after many decades. There may be significant belongings or collections to work through, several family members involved in decisions, multiple service providers to coordinate or circumstances that simply require a little more patience.

    We take the time to understand the people as well as the property. Together, we create a considered plan that breaks a complex transition into manageable stages while treating the home, its belongings and everyone involved with dignity and respect.

    Support can include:

    • Detailed transition planning and timelines

    • Staged decluttering and sorting

    • Identification of sentimental, important and valuable belongings

    • Family liaison where appropriate

    • Coordination of sales, donations, storage and responsible removals

    • Removalist and service-provider coordination

    • New-home planning

    • Moving-day preparation

    • New-home organisation and setup

    Complex doesn’t have to mean chaotic. With a clear plan, patient guidance and someone helping coordinate the many moving parts, even a significant transition can feel manageable.

    Investment: Individually tailored following an initial consultation

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  • Take the running around, endless browsing and decision fatigue out of furnishing or updating your home.

    A Shopping & Selection Day is personalised entirely around what you need, whether that's furniture, lighting, rugs, artwork, décor or those final pieces that bring everything together.

    We can plan where to go, help narrow down the options and make considered selections that work with your space, style and budget.

    Instead of spending weeks searching and wondering whether everything will work together, you have someone beside you helping make the process easier, more efficient and much more enjoyable.

    Investment: $150 per hour

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  • Choosing colours, finishes and materials for your home should be exciting but with so many options available, it can quickly become overwhelming.

    We simplify the process by helping you select a cohesive palette that works beautifully with your home, lifestyle and personal style.

    From paint colours and flooring to tiles, cabinetry, benchtops, tapware and finishes, we narrow down the choices and guide you through each decision with confidence.

    Whether you are refreshing your existing property or preparing your new home, our aim is to take away the uncertainty and endless second-guessing so you can enjoy the transformation.

    Investment: $495 – 3 hours

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  • Whether you're refreshing your existing home or settling into somewhere new, we can help turn your space into a home that feels considered, comfortable and uniquely yours.

    Using existing furniture and treasured pieces wherever possible, we can assist with furniture placement, styling, artwork, décor and those finishing touches that make a room feel complete.

    When moving into a new home, we can also help determine what works from your previous home, identify any gaps and bring everything together in a way that suits your new space and lifestyle.

    he aim is simple: to take away the physical legwork and overwhelm so you can walk into a home that feels organised, welcoming and ready to enjoy.

    Investment provided according to requirements

A Gentler Way to Downsize

We know that inviting someone into your home to help sort through your belongings requires trust. That’s why there is no judgement, no pressure and no expectation that everything needs to be decided in a day.

Some belongings will come with you.
Some may find a new home with family or friends.
Some may be sold or donated.
And some may need to stay exactly where they are until you’re ready.

Downsizing isn’t about getting rid of your old life. It’s about deciding what you want to take with you into the next chapter.

You set the pace. We help you find the way forward.

Endorsements of proven performance

  • Colour Consultation & Styling Direction

    I couldn’t recommend The Property Edit more highly. Lizzie took care of everything from organising the tradesman and selecting the perfect tiles for me, through to coordinating and managing the job from start to finish. She made the whole process incredibly easy and took away all the stress of trying to organise it myself. Her eye for detail, practical advice and ability to keep everything moving was invaluable and I absolutely love the finished result!

    Minnie Zacka

  • Complete downsizing + Transition

    From helping me declutter and decide what to keep, donate or let go of, to organising my move and helping set up my new home, Lizzie was incredible. What could have been an overwhelming and stressful experience felt organised and completely manageable. She has a wonderful way of taking control without ever making you feel pressured and her practical approach and attention to detail made such a difference. By the end, my new home felt settled, organised and like home from day one. I honestly couldn’t have done it without her.

    Jonette Waller

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