Simplifying your transition into retirement living

We’re a Tauranga-based business, servicing the wider Bay of Plenty region to support seniors in downsizing their possessions, preparing the family home for the real estate market and managing the move and transition to their new retirement living lifestyle

Challenges of moving into Retirement

Making the move into retirement living is a significant life transition, filled with both opportunities and challenges. However, the journey to get there can be overwhelming.

One of the biggest hurdles is decluttering and downsizing—sorting through a lifetime of possessions to decide what to keep, what to pass on, and what to let go of. This process can be both physically exhausting and emotionally charged.

There’s also the task of preparing your home for sale. This may involve minor repairs, house and yard maintenance, and staging the home to attract buyers.

Moving out and into your new home is one of the most stressful phases of life at any age. Assistance with packing, managing storage needs during the transition and coordinating the actual move may be required.

With our support and planning, the move into retirement living can be a positive and fulfilling transition.
our services

We remove the stress, and smooth the transition

At Life’s Next Stage, we’re here to support as much—or as little—as you need. Our services are tailored to suit you. We work alongside you to make your life transition feel supported and manageable.

We’re happy to meet in person or via video call, family members invited too, to understand your needs and how we can work together. Our goal is to help you move forward with confidence into life’s next stage.

Downsizing & decluttering

Through a structured process that is supportive and compassionate we work through belongings and either donate, sell, repair or gift to loved ones

Property sale preparation

We coordinate yard and house maintenance, manage trades, and ensure your home is market-ready with our renovation expertise.

Move in
Move out

Using the floorplan of the new home as the starting point, we work through what key furniture is required followed by packing up personal belongings that are useful and sentimental

Personalised services

A tailored solution to meet your unique needs and circumstances, ensuring you receive the support, guidance, and results that best suit your situation.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We start by talking with everyone involved to understand what matters most. Downsizing can be overwhelming, so we take the time to listen, offer support, and make the process easier.

We make sure this is something you are included in. With a clear structured plan, gentle guidance, and helpful ways to decide what to keep, we make the move to retirement living as smooth and stress-free as possible

We specialise in supporting Senior Citizens as they move into retirement living, easing the burden of this major life transition with our unique skills and thoughtful approach. It can be a stressful time, but with care, clear communication, and a structured plan, we ensure our clients feel involved and supported every step of the way — not sidelined.

That said, we can assist with all kinds of decluttering projects, tailored to suit your needs. Whether it’s sorting the garage, clearing cupboards, reducing household items, or simplifying your living space, we offer practical support to create a more organised, peaceful environment. From small tasks to full-home transformations, we’re here to help.

Of course! We want to do the right thing by your belongings. We can help identify items that can be sold, donated to various agencies, recycled and discarded. We try to repurpose as much as possible and of course we are happy to share wonderful stories of where belongings have gone.

It depends on how much needs to be downsized and how mentally prepared you are to go through the process. We know it can be a very stressful time but our goal is always to reduce this so that you can feel lighter and transition into retirement living comfortably.

Absolutely. We understand what needs to happen to get your house to the market for the best possible price. We can coordinate house and yard maintenance with skilled tradesmen, and manage minor renovations that add value to your home. With our extensive experience in renovations and project management, we ensure your house hits the market achieving maximum potential

Yes, we can assist with the logistics of the move. At your new home, we can unpack boxes, situate and organise your personal belongings, reducing chaos before, during and after the move

Yes, we do. We know this is a difficult and emotional time, and we’re here to support you with care and sensitivity. Our goal is to ease the burden by handling as much of the process as you need.

We can carefully sort, photograph, and ensure valuables and important documents reach the right people. We also manage the organisation and distribution of belongings, as well as the donation or sale of unwanted items.

Beyond that, we can arrange furniture removal, freight, and rubbish clearance. If needed, we’ll help prepare the property for sale, liaise with real estate agents, and organise professional cleaning or tradespeople to make sure everything is handled with care and respect.

You don’t have to go through this alone—we’re here to help.

Yes, we do. We know that downsizing and moving into retirement living is a big change, not just for you but for your whole family. Open and compassionate communication is important, and we’re happy to keep loved ones informed and involved as needed.

Whether it’s providing updates or coordinating decisions, we handle every step with care and sensitivity. Our goal is to make the transition as smooth and reassuring as possible for everyone