Downsizing home can release £272,000

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Downsizing is the main reason for people selling their home with 43% wanting to reduce bills and a third (37%) using the cash for their retirement.

London is the most lucrative place to downsize, with an average of £272,000 freed up, but UK-wide an average of £97,722 can be raised by downsizing your home.