How old were you when you moved out of home?

[WOLF]

Originally Posted by hambo_12

I just bought a BFII XR8 ute, and couldnt help thinking on the way to pick it up "why the hell am I doing this? Why arent I smart and buy a house instead?" :togo:

Im 23, and starting to think I should have definately bought a house instead of buying a new ute (even though I love it). I have talked to the olds about this, and they said I should enjoy this ute before commiting to buying a house...

I guess im asking, is 23 too old to still be at home? How old were you when you moved out?

now I know why i never heard back from ya haha
congrats on the purchase!

[montyv8]

Originally Posted by SirJuggsalot

Then all of a sudden I got lucky. Earlier this year I somehow landed a good job with RailCorp by bullshiting in the interview and making up references, then bought an XR6T 2 weeks later. My GF then got a promotion and earns 50% more. And just last month we movied into our first home with more bullshitting on the loan application lol.

now theres something to be proud of...

[asusdragon]

well really i moved out of home when i 18, (I will say home as i moved in with my old man in another state for 3months, then to my sisters.) but if you wanna go off when i moved out on my own it was just after my 19th Bday, my GF and I rented a house (only been together for 2 months) then 12months later we brought i own house that was 2 years ago and we are both still happy together.

[red_hotxr6]

Moved out when i was 18. Left Goomeri and moved to brisbane to find work. :

[MITCHAY]

Originally Posted by XR6Bandit

Left home at 17 & start living with my gf parents didn't last to long as i got busted shaggen her mum lol...,moved out & never looked back now i'm 27 & have been paying off my own home for the past 7yrs, still with the same girl though get hassled some of the times about her mum lol...

LMFAO

So when someone says "You're a motherfcker!" they wouldn't be lying :

[Interceptor]

Originally Posted by XR6Bandit

Left home at 17 & start living with my gf parents didn't last to long as i got busted shaggen her mum lol...,moved out & never looked back now i'm 27 & have been paying off my own home for the past 7yrs, still with the same girl though get hassled some of the times about her mum lol...

can we assume you've never tried the "your mums a better root" routine? lol

[chriscochris]

I moved out at 19. Stuffed around with TAFE for a few years, then worked as a drafty for a year. Im 24 now and a qualified chippie (only took 2.5 years) and earn pretty good money. I recently bought a 2 year old BA mkII XR8 Ute for $25k and i love it. I could have kept the hilux and saved a few more coins. You only live life once so a balance between being sensible and enjoying yourself is what you need (in my opinion). A house is a HUGE commitment and probably a lot of stress too. I have decided to wait until im in a sturdy relationship and buy together. Two incomes would make it a world easier. I figure that if things dont work out in the relationshiip then the house is sold, money split halves (as that is prob how you would pay it off together), and each party goes their separate way. OR buy a house on your own and then possible get into a relationship, things may not work out and then they are still entitled to a portion of the house!! So why not have your partner help pay it off so if the unthinkable happens, the pain of the break-up isnt compounded by losing a huge asset that you have paid for solely. In the mean time, save a handy deposit and take advantage of interest rates. My thoughts anyway.

[Bucknaked]

18 when I left

[MITCHAY]

Originally Posted by Interceptor

can we assume you've never tried the "your mums a better root" routine? lol

Nice one!

[b2tf]

I was about 18 when I had my first go at it, moved in with my gf at the time, things couldnt have ended up worse. Went back home but am now spending a lot of time at new gf's house, although I'm sure it wont end up the same way!

If everything goes to plan I'll buy a house towards the end of next year, then we'll probably move into that together.

[theunfairadvant]

Originally Posted by The Monty

Moved out at 19, back in near my 21st. My step dad of 16 years left and left mum renting at $320 a week, with all the bills. She had no hope of paying it all, so I jumped in and Im still here now, at 22, but its worth it, seeingmum happy to be able to afford having fun.

Man that's good of you to help your mum out,
i take my hats off to you dude.

[theunfairadvant]

Originally Posted by chriscochris

I moved out at 19. Stuffed around with TAFE for a few years, then worked as a drafty for a year. Im 24 now and a qualified chippie (only took 2.5 years) and earn pretty good money. I recently bought a 2 year old BA mkII XR8 Ute for $25k and i love it. I could have kept the hilux and saved a few more coins. You only live life once so a balance between being sensible and enjoying yourself is what you need (in my opinion). A house is a HUGE commitment and probably a lot of stress too. I have decided to wait until im in a sturdy relationship and buy together. Two incomes would make it a world easier. I figure that if things dont work out in the relationshiip then the house is sold, money split halves (as that is prob how you would pay it off together), and each party goes their separate way. OR buy a house on your own and then possible get into a relationship, things may not work out and then they are still entitled to a portion of the house!! So why not have your partner help pay it off so if the unthinkable happens, the pain of the break-up isnt compounded by losing a huge asset that you have paid for solely. In the mean time, save a handy deposit and take advantage of interest rates. My thoughts anyway.

From the sounds of it you will be keeping getting half of what you pay by
splitting up, the best for you is to get an investment property instead since
you earn pretty good money.

A lot of r/s problems starts with money, so if you have a few investment
properties, and can buy your future house for cash and there would be no
more money problems.

[theunfairadvant]

Originally Posted by MITCHAY

LMFAO

So when someone says "You're a motherfcker!" they wouldn't be lying :

This sounds like the movie where the guy was on a camera with a hot pie &
also got his hand stuck in his pants on the roof when the cops busted him,
i just can't remember the name of the movie.

One of his friend was doing what you mention.

[chriscochris]

Originally Posted by theunfairadvant

From the sounds of it you will be keeping getting half of what you pay by
splitting up, the best for you is to get an investment property instead since
you earn pretty good money.

A lot of r/s problems starts with money, so if you have a few investment
properties, and can buy your future house for cash and there would be no
more money problems.

Yeah, definately more growth in investment properties, i know thats for sure! There are a lot of people out there who would happily take an ex-partner to the cleaners in a break up and take what they can. Just something i would hate to have happen. If you have money saved as cash, its not obvious to everyone how much money / possession you have. Therefore, you wont attract the gold diggers. Anyhow, i think i have diverted from the original post something bigtime!!!

[theunfairadvant]

I move out when i was 21 and have move in and out so many times
i can't even recall.

Now i'm staying with my sister and will move out when i'm married,
i have saved a lot when i was staying at home but i still pay $300 bucks
per week in rent to my mum but now to my sister.

[EBII Fairmont]

After my accident recently I was forced to buy a new car, so my money that was there for a house deposit were put elsewhere. Luckily enough I got the trifecta on cup day this year to put me back into a reasonable position to continue saving towards my own house. I am now 22 and have no interest in moving out unless that special lady comes along. Would rather look at making a stable future for myself more than anything. Now I just got to find myself work to start my electrical apprenticeship.

[GK]

Originally Posted by Big_Trev

I was 18 when I moved out of home 32 years ago

Married at 20yo in 1977, first child in 1980, bought first house in 1981, so I was 24. Still married, but have another house since, moved from the original house to this one is 1995.

My tip, buy what you can afford, stay within your budget, and always budget using one income.

You will not have a 35sq home or 5 TV's and 6 DVD's or a BF GT-P, but you will be setting yourself up for life.

That's sound advice Trev!

GK

[GK]

Originally Posted by XR6Bandit

Left home at 17 & start living with my gf parents didn't last to long as i got busted shaggen her mum lol...,moved out & never looked back now i'm 27 & have been paying off my own home for the past 7yrs, still with the same girl though get hassled some of the times about her mum lol...

She stayed with you after you and her mum got it on? Boy!

GK

[[Tonko]]

Im 20 and i live in a unit on my old mans farm, its only small, but its damn good considering we both built it 3years ago in about 4 months.
So i guess im technically 'moved out' as in, no curfews, no real rules... just no burnouts on the driveway :
I couldnt leave him here on his own though, so im sticking around....

[Van D]

I can't believe how many people are so old and still at home :\

I'm 19 and only reason i'm at home is waiting until a friend is on 2nd year apprentice wages so we can afford to move out.. Don't get me wrong, I have a great family, but jeeze, give your folks (and yourself) some space!! Plus the shenanigans you can get up to with no folks around is a bonus.

[Ralliart]

i'll be 26 , when i move out which is happening very soon i so can't wait

[SirJuggsalot]

Originally Posted by montyv8

now theres something to be proud of...

Yeah I fell so LOW bullcraping to a bank and a government run department.

Id still be in a dead end job and renting for the next 5 years if I hadn't done so, mate.

[red_hotxr6]

LOL, it may have something to do with the puny wage one gets, then rent, electricity, petrol, phone, mobile phone, computer/games...ps2/xbox, food,alcohol, clothes, going out...somewhere..and anything else you can think off, could be why alot of people still stay at home.My brother his g/f and kid are at my parents place and pay $100.00 a week total, thats for every thing....

[nb_351]

we were paying 100/week at my missus parents house until march this year...
ashlee was born in january, in the ned it just got too much to bear... so we moved out, and havent looked back since... i was only 21, rach was 22...

[red_hotxr6]

In a way it gives people a great chance to save for there first house,as a good deposit is always a good thing..

[chriscochris]

Originally Posted by red_hotxr6

In a way it gives people a great chance to save for there first house,as a good deposit is always a good thing..

Spot on here. Its all about what your priorities are. If you are desperate to get into the housing market and you dont mind living with your folks then why move out?? I am AT LEAST $200 per week worse off renting. I used to pay my olds $80 per week board and that included everything. now with rent + food + electricity + ............. blah blah blah. $200 per week is about $10,000 a year difference. I have chosen to rent though as my folks live too far out of the city, and prefer them in smaller doses.

[brenx]

I was 18 when my dad boot his boot up my bum and told me to get out. If your parents aren't asking you to go? Stay, enjoy the life and save up a heap of cash while your there. Then when you do move out, you'll be far better off.

[jonk]

OK I might just win this.

Left home at 13, to go live at boarding school for five years in Adelaide. Never went back home again. Stayed every where but home in Victor Harbor. On holidays from school it was off some where else. Parents were unhinged. But at the time I thought it was my fault... oh well, time marches on.

Older & wiser.

[nb_351]

deposit? what deposit lol
not with kids, my car etc... no way, i cant save money, and renting now, i wont be for a while...
until mechanics get paid like human doctors... lol