We currently pay $310 a week in rent. For the area that is very good, and it includes the gas we use for our stove and hot water. This is how we saved on our housing costs.
- We looked at several properties and got an idea of what a good price was
- Once we knew what to look for and what to spend we were firm. I sat in the real esate office until the estate agent would show me through the house. I was the first one through, the first to apply and the owner accepted our application that day.
- We moved outside of where we wanted. We wanted to live in a specific suburb, but by settling for a suburb about a km away we were able to save money
- Get a smaller place. We downsized from a huge 3 bedroom to a small 2 bedroom. This saved us around $100 a week.
- Get rid of stuff. Sell it for a bit of extra cash so you can fit into your downsized house!
I did say that we have a good price for the area. We do live in a more expensive area, but it is closer to both of our work places so we do save a load of money on petrol. Gotta weigh up these points!
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