Home Away From Home, on the Cheap by Leigh Ralph

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Introduction

Well, look at you. Off out into the big wide world with a bag of washing and Mum's second-best frying pan. Good on you, love.

Whether you're flatting with mates, heading off to uni, or moving in with your sweetheart, this book is here to help you do it well, without spending a fortune.

Here's the secret. Home doesn't come with the house. A flat is just four walls and a dodgy tap. Home is what you make of it, and you can make it warm, comfy and happy on a budget.

I'm a Kiwi mumma, and I spent years in real estate. I've seen flats that were a dream and flats that were downright feral. I want yours to be a good one.

In this book you'll learn how to:

• Find a decent place and pick good flatmates

• Know your rights and sign the right agreement

• Set up your kitchen, bedroom and bathroom

• Stock a pantry that gets you through to payday

• Split the bills fairly without falling out

• Keep warm, safe and happy

You don't have to read it front to back. Dip in when you need it. And when you're hungry, grab FLAT OUT, my cookbook of fast, cheap Kiwi kai for flatters.

One quick note. Renting rules in New Zealand can change, so if you're ever unsure, check the Tenancy Services website. It's free and it's there to help.

Right then. Pop the jug on and let's get you sorted.

Mumma says: You don't need flash stuff to feel at home. A warm bed, a full belly and flatmates who do their dishes. The rest is just decoration.

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What's inside: 40 chapters

1. Introduction
2. Are You Ready to Leave Home?
3. Flatting, Hostel or Moving In Together
4. Finding the Right Place
5. Choosing Your Flatmates
6. Tenant or Flatmate? Know the Difference
7. Tenancy Agreements, Bonds and Your Rights
8. Flat-Sharing Agreements for Flatmates
9. Moving Day
10. Your Bedroom
11. Kitting Out the Kitchen
12. Stocking the Pantry, Fridge and Freezer
13. The Bathroom
14. The Cleaning Cupboard
15. Laundry Basics
16. First Aid and Sick Days
17. Op Shops, Marketplace and Freebies
18. Making It Feel Like Home
19. Your First Budget
20. Splitting the Rent and Bills
21. Power, Gas, Heating, Internet and Phone
22. The Flat Kitty
23. Supermarket Smarts
24. Saving Without Missing Out
25. Contents Insurance
26. Flat Meetings
27. Chores and Rosters
28. Sharing Food (or Not!)
29. Guests, Partners and Parties
30. Noise, Privacy and Respect
31. Sorting Out Arguments
32. When a Flatmate Won't Pay
33. Moving In With Your Significant Other
34. Keeping Warm and Dry
35. Staying Safe at Home
36. Homesickness
37. Looking After Your Head
38. Staying in Touch With Family
39. Moving Out and Getting Your Bond Back
40. Mumma's Last Words

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"Home Away From Home, on the Cheap" is a how-to guide book by Leigh Ralph with 40 chapters and approximately 12,062 words. It covers key insights and practical takeaways on the topic.

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