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So as many of you know, I’ve been living in the same place now for over 2 years in the city. My lease ran out several months ago, so it’s just rolling over. It means I can leave at any time with minimum notice, but that my landlord can increase my rent at any time – not the best of positions to be in.

As it stands renting a place is nigh on impossible in Sydney right now – which is why my rent has gone up 4 times in 2 years. 

Anyway, I got a letter recently with the new amount and when I worked it out, it came to over $50 per night. Which in my mind is a total joke considering the size of my place, but ultimately due to demand being so high, they can pretty much charge whatever they like.

I earn a decent wage for what I do, but due to my rent and cost of living being the bulk of my out-goings, I really struggle to save anything. The look on people’s faces when I tell them my monthly rent, really does speak volumes.

This is what I like to do with my pay every month.

If you live in an affluent suburb, the area surrounding it tends to be expensive, things like groceries, bars, shops etc. All of which combine to siphon as much of my hard earned cash away as they can.

So I’ve decided to move and move IN with somebody for a change. I’ve lived with girlfriends, best friends and randoms – so I’ve experienced it all.

Living by myself was something I needed to do, but I’ve got the t-shirt now and I’m a bit over it. Same route to the office, same faces, same restuarants, same scene. And now the increase in rent has just served as the catalyst. I don’t know where I’m going to move yet, I’ll tell you about it once I’m there. A place where a potential Ruffles could roam would be nice haha.

It’s been a good few years @ my present location, although I can’t actually believe I’ve lived here for 2.5 years. I’ve had some amazing memories (some haunting ones too) and I’m glad I’ve done it, but its time for something new. 

I’m going to find a change of scenery in the next month or so. I would invite you to a going-away party, but seeing as you can’t even swing a cat around in my place, it might be a trifle difficult haha. House warming though @ the new place? Definetly. Consider yourself on the list.

Actually, thinking about it maybe I should re-locate here who’s in?

Speak soon,
Alex