Hi @TAB I think it's working out really well for u....I see Ur point about how sometimes things work out in weird ways

I became maybe religious or spiritual in a weird way after I moved as I felt so lost and wandered what it had all been for....I regretting moving...but u never know how things will go. Lots of good came of the move.

It feels to me like I read stories of people moving further out for better bang for their buck with rentals

Quality of life is worth it for me, and maybe community...feeling safe in accommodation. That's hard to find and requires compromise.

In my rental I didn't have a washing machine (no space - I lived in a box) and also didn't have a car spot (dense area....pubs etc....often limited street parking).

Can honestly say I got used to both and was absolutely fine..I liked going to the laundromat. U meet nice people and it's a nice break from being indoors

Kind of like America or other parts of the world...most people live in small or pokey homes so spend time outside of the home..they don't need the best kitchen or washing machine because that's not important to them. A home is somewhere you feel safe.