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Decluttering & Downsizing

Are you overwhelmed by clutter and need help organising your home? Abbeys are specialists in decluttering services and offer a complete solution to residences of all sizes in Melbourne.

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We’ll help you to navigate selling, clearing and managing your items with confidence.

Our decluttering services include:

We help you enjoy your home again and make living easier and more relaxing.

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Decluttering before Downsizing

A commonly asked question we get from clients is:

“What do we do with the things that we don’t want to take with us, or won’t fit into our new home?”

Our Classic Moves division are experts in decluttering and downsizing. Working in conjunction with the Abbeys team, your Classic Moves Relocation Specialist will work with you to ensure that you and your possessions will fit comfortably into your new home.

We also put together a plan of action for what is left behind – we can deliver items to family members, arrange goods to be sold at auction, donate to charity to be used by others, or disposed of responsibly (either recycled or as rubbish).

Our decluttering services are also useful for clearing out deceased estates. We can help you sort through items and decide which are worth selling at auction, which are worth donating to charity and what should be thrown out or recycled.

Our team has been supporting executors of deceased estates for over 40 years and have been endorsed by The State Trustees of Victoria and their recommended auction house for more than 3 decades.

Tips on decluttering your home

Here are some quick tips to help you start decluttering your home:

Choose a shelf

Pick a single shelf in a bookcase or cupboard and go through it. Remove any non-essential items and put them in a box for charity or sale.

Find spots for 5 items

Sometimes you have items lying around because there’s no good spot for them. Pick up some items that are causing clutter and have a think about somewhere suitable they can go. And if you don’t need the items, donate or sell.

Minimise your wardrobe

Spend a day going through all your clothing. If you haven’t worn it in over 6 months, look to throw it out or donate it. (seasonal clothes are the exception)

Clear a bench

Flat spaces should always be clear of clutter. Start with one bench and look to remove everything apart from essential items. If there’s a Nutribullet you haven’t used in ages, put it in the cupboard. Sort through any loose papers and file them appropriately – and find a new place for all paperwork when it comes in.

Make a 30-day list

Sometimes half the problem with decluttering is you are continually adding new items to the mix. Next time you want to buy something non-essential, write it down on the list. It’s amazing how often you have an impulse that goes away over time. Once this happens, cross an item off the list. Any item that’s still on there after 30 days you can look to purchase.

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Helping you through life’s transitions

Whether you’re preparing for a move, downsizing, decluttering to create more space or simply don’t know where to begin, we’re here to help.

Every situation is different, but the challenge is often the same—sorting through a lifetime of belongings, making difficult decisions and coordinating everything that needs to happen next.

Abbeys provides practical, compassionate support to make the process simpler. We’ll help you understand your options, coordinate the services you need and guide you through each step with care and confidence.

One trusted team to coordinate everything

Rather than organising multiple service providers yourself, we can coordinate the entire property clearance process—from sorting, packing and relocation through to auction, donation, recycling, cleaning and final property preparation. You’ll have one experienced team, one point of contact and one streamlined account.

We can also help identify items that may have value, ensuring suitable belongings are considered for auction before anything is donated or responsibly disposed of.

Why families trust Abbeys

Over 40 years supporting families and executors across Melbourne
Recommended auction house for State Trustees Victoria for more than 30 years
One coordinated team across property clearance, relocation and auctions
Clear documentation and a single streamlined account
A respectful, compassionate approach from experienced specialists

Let’s get started – talk to a consultant:

Tell us about your situation.
Whether you’re preparing for a move, downsizing, helping a family member, or simply ready to reclaim your space, every situation is different. Tell us a little about what you’re looking to achieve, and one of our experienced consultants will contact you to discuss how we can help.