How to Navigate Upsizing Your Home
Making the next move with clarity, confidence and the right support.
Upsizing your home is a major life milestone – whether you're planning for a growing family, craving more outdoor space, or simply ready for a change in lifestyle. But while the idea of more space is exciting, the path to getting there can be overwhelming without the right guidance.
At Turley Property Advocates, we specialise in helping people make smart, stress-free moves. If upsizing is on your radar, here’s what you need to know to do it right.
1. Get Clear on Why You’re Upsizing
Start with your motivation. Are you looking for more bedrooms? A better layout? A bigger block for the kids? Or perhaps you’re chasing a lifestyle upgrade in a new suburb. Understanding why you’re upsizing helps guide where and what you buy – and stops you from falling for the wrong property.
2. Know Your Numbers – And Timing
Before hitting open homes, it's crucial to understand your finances. Can you buy before you sell? Or do you need to unlock equity from your current property first? Each option comes with pros and cons – and the right answer depends on your circumstances, risk appetite and the market you're in.
We help our clients weigh up the options and work with mortgage brokers and advisors to ensure you’re not stretching yourself too thin.
3. The Market Matters
In a competitive market, low stock levels can make upsizing feel like a juggling act. Sell too soon and you may find yourself renting or rushed. Buy too soon and you might end up carrying two properties at once.
We help you move with strategy – sourcing the right home (often off-market) while planning the best time and approach to sell your current property.
4. Don’t Just Upgrade – Future-Proof
Think ahead. Will this new home still suit you in 5–10 years? Can it grow with your needs – whether that’s a home office, an extra living area, or room for teenagers down the line?
A good upsize isn’t just about more space now – it’s about making a move that lasts.
5. Leverage Local Insight and Agent Relationships
We know how to play the long game, and we know how to move quickly when the right opportunity presents itself. With decades of experience and strong relationships across Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, we can give you access to properties others won’t see – and negotiate hard to get the right deal.
Thinking of upsizing? Let’s make your next move your best one yet.
Whether you’re still exploring options or ready to act, Turley Property Advocates will guide you every step of the way – with advice you can trust and results you can feel proud of.