Owning your own home is the great Australian dream. Faced with housing shortages and escalating rents, having a personal sanctuary can spell the difference between a comfortable, secure retirement and one with challenges and uncertainty. If you're contemplating a move to a smaller, or more conveniently located residence for your retirement years, selling your family home could be a great way to unlock the equity you've diligently built over the years, whilst giving your superannuation a substantial boost.