Know what you want
Look, we’re sure you’ve probably done this already, but it really pays to have a clear picture of what you want your life to be like after flying the coup.
What type of area do you want to live in? Is proximity to shops, cafes and nightlife your preference, or would you prefer a quiet, secure spot where you can park off-street? Whether you’re planning to rent or buy, different suburbs come with different price-tags, so take this into account.
Try and think about your personality type, and match this to a living situation that will suit you. Do you crave solitude and peace at the end of the day, or do you like the idea of coming home to your housemate’s friendly faces. Living alone usually means you’ll have to shoulder more financial burden in the form of bills/utilities, etc, but it does mean you can keep things simple financially, and aren’t reliant on anyone each fortnight for rent.
Look, we’re sure you’ve probably done this already, but it really pays to have a clear picture of what you want your life to be like after flying the coup.
What type of area do you want to live in? Different suburbs come with different price-tags, so take this into account.
Living alone usually means you’ll have to shoulder more financial burden in the form of bills/utilities, etc, but it does mean you can keep things simple financially, and aren’t reliant on anyone each fortnight for rent.