The Founder

“What drives me is helping people achieve their property goals. ”

Daniel Shanahan

NSW Property License 20120483

About DOWNSIZING by utterDECLUTTER

My journey has been shaped by family values and hands-on experience. Growing up as the ninth of ten children, I learned the importance of hard work, resilience, and strong relationships. Watching my father, a dentist and entrepreneur, manage his property investments inspired my passion for business and thinking outside the square.

As a teenager, I started my own lawn mowing business before launching my real estate career at Raine & Horne Commercial CBD in 1989. I progressed to Property Manager, obtained my real estate licence, and later spent 17 years in my family’s property development business.

Today, as the founder of DOWNSIZING by utterDECLUTTER, I draw on those experiences to help clients, particularly older Australians, navigate the often overwhelming process of downsizing and preparing their homes for sale.

From decluttering and repairs to styling and seller advocacy, we make the process as stress-free as possible while maximising your property’s market potential. Backed by a network of more than 30 trusted trades and service professionals, we can tackle utterlyANYTHING needed to get your home ready for sale.

We can do a little or the lot

Our expert downsizing, sellers advocacy, pre sale house preparation service provides peace of mind, invaluable support, and maximises your return. From minor tweaks to full-scale property transformations, we’ve got you covered.

One-stop shop for downsizing and relocation

We take care of every task and manage all trades– from organising property upgrades to partnering you with a proactive agent to sell your property.