It’s always a dream of many to own that big house with unlimited bedrooms and bathrooms.
What the majority fails to understand is that the big house also comes with more expenses, whether you are renting or owning the space.
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Therefore, before moving to a bigger house, you really need to check your finances and understand the hidden expenses you might incur while living there.
Below are 5 reasons you should stick to that smaller house until you are financially ready for a bigger space.
Fewer Utilities
To put it simply, living in a tiny house demands less electricity. Just think of how many fewer bulbs you’ll have compared to your current home.
Less Maintenance Is Necessary
Living in a two-bedroom apartment isn’t the same as living in a 5-acre 10-bedroom. It’s not rocket science. The 10-bedroom needs a lot of maintenance and services.
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No More Impulse Buying
It’s a rather interesting relationship but very true. Lack of space chokes off impulse buying. You won’t have enough room for consumer electronics, clothes or even books you don’t need, at least not without clearing out some space. Naturally, then, you’ll be keeping more money in the bank.
Easier To Customise and Decorate
In a small house, it’s easy to buy furniture and appliances compared to a house with many rooms. Decoration also is a lot cheaper.
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With fewer walls to paint and fewer floors to tile, then the idea of doing renovations is not as daunting. You can make your house the home of your dreams in no time if you have less space to furnish and more time to make DIY items for your humble abode.
Less money spent on cleaning
The small home has fewer spaces to keep clean. This makes it a lot less likely that you’ll get overwhelmed by the mess and waste money on a housekeeper service.
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Even if you would clean a large home by yourself, you’ll spend less on cleaning products for a small home since you’ll need to use fewer of them each time you clean the house. Additionally, you’ll save time on cleaning and time is money for most people.
