Simplify your move by selling all your unwanted items in one swoop.
Whether your children have flown the nest or you're looking for a home that's easier to maintain, downsizing is a great opportunity for consolidating your trinkets. Take a peek at our top tips for getting started.
Give yourself plenty of time to clear items from each room. This will stop you from making any decisions you'll regret later down the line.
Smaller homes have less space for storage and furniture. So, with some planning, you can avoid transporting items you'll later dispose of.
It's time to scrap that 'maybe' pile and make some decisions. And if you own any duplicate items, decide which ones you wish to keep.
Get up close and personal with Vicky Silverthorn, Professional Organiser to the stars. In this video, she explains the exact moment to start clearing your old home in preparation for moving, plus the benefits of developing a plan and taking note of the items you use daily. Take a peek.
Gold
Watches
Medals & Militaria
Writing instruments
Old toys
Silver & silver plate
Meet Eddie and Jayne who had lived in their Surrey home for 26 years before deciding it was time for a change. After their son and daughter had flown the nest, they found themselves with more space than they needed. And having both retired, the nearby motorway that was once the perfect drive-to-work link, became something they’d rather leave behind.
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Discover intriguing stories, artefacts and advice to help tidy your home and soothe your mind.
Regardless of your reason for downsizing, you need to know how to let go of household items to fit into the new space.
