After many years of trying all different properties I have 2 on my list that would never, ever, ever, ever or ever again live in, the first is a strata title property and the second a building with a lift (elevator). Both will bleed you dry with body corporate or common area/lift maintenance fees and the management group/resident council will attempt impose their will on you. The constant hand out for something and friction of these arrangements leave me cold.
In my opinion the rates I pay and the garden upkeep on my freehold are literally a small price to pay compared to those 2 other options.
IMO freehold is cheaper in the long run plus I don’t have the neighbours telling me to cut my grass, paint my gutters and front door but only the colors they decide and I can park my car in my driveway or on the front lawn if I chose. And when I come home there will be no ones else’s car in my spot (other wise I would have it towed away).
