We all have our coping strategies, I guess.
I, too, have been known to wander through those sliding doors, only to emerge $100 or so poorer. The thrill of those deliciously discounted homewares; it’s addictive. I’m talking furniture, floor and window coverings, linen, kitchenware, appliances big and small, pest control, security, cleaning supplies and services, basic hygiene products, garden and pool costs and continuing repairs and maintenance.Strata fees, paid by apartment or unit owners, bundle up much of the costs of external home maintenance, including any pools, lifts and common gardens and areas.
Separately, everyone, including renters, needs to consider the cost of replacing their home contents in the event of disaster or theft.