Clearing Overnewton Castle – preserving history through property clearance and auction
When an iconic Melbourne property changes hands, clearing the contents is rarely as simple as packing boxes and moving furniture. For the owners of Overnewton Castle, one of Melbourne’s most recognised historic estates, the challenge was far greater. Decades of furniture, decorative pieces, antiques and everyday household items had accumulated throughout the property, each with […]
PBS 106.7FM auctions hundreds of collectable vinyl records and CDs
PBS has a 42-year history of supporting diverse, under-represented music in Melbourne and have amassed an incredible collection of music. After 20 years of being located at Easey St, the team has recently moved down the road to Collingwood Yards. The new station is, however, a little smaller, and after 20 years at Easey Street […]
Amazing collections get a new life at Abbeys
Every week the Abbeys team has the privilege of viewing and managing the private collections of Victorians. This is with a view assisting our clients to move to a new location, or to give their possessions a new life by selling at public auction. Sometimes the collection is part of a deceased estate, or the […]
Professional decluttering: when retail therapy causes greater stress
Rosie’s once-neat weatherboard home and it’s self-contained bungalow where she lives with her 35 year old intellectually disabled son had become a storage unit for her purchases. After her husband died, Rosie turned to ‘retail therapy’ to assuage her grief because it was the easiest way to distract herself while someone took care of her […]
Unpacking peace of mind
Transitioning from a spacious family home to retirement living after so many years living in one place can seem overwhelming. Bridget’s experience with Classic Moves proves that with careful planning and a compassionate approach, what could have been a dreaded chore became the exciting beginning of a new chapter in Bridget’s life. Informed Decision Making […]
Streamlining lives with expertise and care
Joy and her husband made the huge decision to downsize from their family home to a smaller apartment. They didn’t really want to transition from their house directly into aged care and felt this was a great option for them whilst they were still mobile and fully independent. Once they’d made the decision to move, […]