The Property Council of Australia’s upcoming federal pre-budget submission is placing emphasis on policies that recognise the value of 'rightsizing', and increased awareness of housing options for senior Australians, in order to ensure the health and wellbeing of ageing Australians.

In a release concerning the submission, the Property Council has stressed that policies and programs in place need to be able to assist the ageing population as they plan the transition into the retirement stages of life.

A critical element of submission is to ensure that ageing Australians have clear information about, and ready access to, appropriate housing and accommodation for their particular circumstances and needs.

As part of the pre-budget submission, the Property Council has recommended the development of a whole of Government Ageing Transition Strategy, as part of the Government’s broader Seniors Policy.

Included in of Government Ageing Transition Strategy by the Property Council, are the recognition of ‘rightsizing’ through a seniors housing supply study, improved awareness of retirement housing options, provide expert advice to retirees transitioning homes, and provide financial certainty with policies that enable retirees to better unlock their home equity.

The Federal Pre-Budget Submission was publish late 2017, and intends to be adapted through the 2018-2019 period.