Am I ready to move out?
Ready to leave your parents' house? 10 questions about your income, savings, skills and reasons tell you if you're ready to move out.
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Do you have a steady income?
How it works
Answer 10 quick questions about your situation. Each answer nudges the result one way or the other, and some are dealbreakers on their own. You get one of three verdicts, the reasons from your own answers, and practical tips. Everything is worked out in your browser: your answers are never sent to us.
What could the result be?
- š Yes, you're ready to move out: Your income, savings and skills are ready for life on your own. Make a budget, read your tenancy agreement carefully, and enjoy your own space.
- š¤ Almost: a few things to sort out: You're close. Sorting out the points below, like more savings or a clear budget, will make moving out much smoother. Sharing with flatmates could help too.
- š Not yet: save a bit longer: Staying a little longer could set you up much better. Use the time to save, build your skills and make a budget, then try this quiz again.
Tips
- Keep rent to around a third of your take-home pay.
- Save for the deposit, first month's rent, furniture and a few months of bills.
- Sharing with flatmates can halve your costs.
- Read the tenancy agreement carefully before you sign.