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    Mindset3 August 202611 min read

    It Is Okay Not to Have a Bigger Home

    Working as a mortgage broker in Palm Beach, you see a lot of different approaches to property. Some people are always on the hunt for the next upgrade, always chasing something bigger or fancier. Others are quite content with where they are, and then there are those who feel a bit of pressure, like they *should* be wanting more. It’s an interesting thing, this idea of what makes a

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    The thing is, often when we start thinking about moving to a bigger place, it

    Take, for instance, the upkeep. A bigger home means more rooms to clean, more garden to maintain, more things that can break and need fixing. That might sound obvious, but it

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    Consider the financial side of it all. A bigger home usually means a bigger mortgage. That bigger mortgage comes with bigger repayments, bigger council rates, bigger insurance premiums, and often bigger utility bills. It

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    Sometimes, the lure of a bigger place is purely aspirational. We see what others have, or what we think we *should* have, and we start to feel like we

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    Ultimately, what makes a home

    Sometimes, having a smaller, more manageable home allows you to spend your money and time on other things that bring you joy. Maybe it

    So, next time you find yourself scrolling through real estate listings, dreaming of that extra bedroom or bigger backyard, take a moment. Ask yourself why you want it. What

    If things are feeling a bit complicated and you

    Opinion piece by Ben Skinner. General commentary only - not financial or product advice.

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