Downsizing has long been part of the traditional retirement playbook: sell the large family home, buy something smaller and use the remaining equity to help fund retirement. But for a growing number of South Africans, that equation may no longer add up. With 74% of middle-income retirees reporting higher-than-expected living costs,  retirees face an additional challenge, the home they planned to sell may be worth less than the smaller, more secure retirement property they now need. To explore this further and what questions to ask before retirement. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Grant Smee, CEO of Only Realty Property Group 

<p>Downsizing has long been part of the traditional retirement playbook: sell the large family home, buy something smaller and use the remaining equity to help fund retirement. But for a growing number of South Africans, that equation may no longer add up. With 74% of middle-income retirees reporting higher-than-expected living costs, &nbsp;retirees face an additional challenge, the home they planned to sell may be worth less than the smaller, more secure retirement property they now need. To explore this further and what questions to ask before retirement. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Grant Smee, CEO of Only Realty Property Group&nbsp;</p>

Current Affairs programme which provides listeners with the latest local and International news hosted by Elvis Preslin. Tune in 104-107 every Saturday and Sunday morning from 6 to 7 am

Current Affairs programme which provides listeners with the latest local and International news hosted by Elvis Preslin.

The Weekend View

This programme provides listeners with local and international news on Saturday and Sunday, hosted by Sebenzile Nkambule and Bongiwe Zwane. Listen to SAfm 104-107 Saturdays and Sundays from 6 to 7 a.m.

<p>This programme provides listeners with local and international news on Saturday and Sunday, hosted by Sebenzile Nkambule and Bongiwe Zwane. Listen to SAfm 104-107 Saturdays and Sundays from 6 to 7 a.m.</p>