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Re: My mortgage clobbering post
Well done on the swop. Hope the newer car lasts as long and you have better luck with it. It must be nice to be able to open the driver door and step out ☺️1 -
Re: An in-between phase
We just recycled a big white bin & put it under our downpipe. Luckily the bottom couple of feet of downpipe unscrews. When we've had a downpour, we transfer the water from our water butt int…2 -
Re: August 2026 Grocery Challenge
Oh gosh - is it only me spending 😯 I went to Leedle today, as we're off for a few days hols, and I decided that as I'd not been granted one before, I would make use of the £5 off a £40 sho…4 -
Re: An in-between phase
Carpetbaggers, the lot of 'em.2 -
Re: The Best Is Yet To Come
Yesterday I looked at the insurance and while several pre-existing things will not be covered, hopefully any major things will be. I think the extra costs needed would be do able if and when they com…1 -
Re: Getting FIREd up 😀
Most important question is that two sets of gains for the price of one (I suspect with great sadness not)3 -
Re: Maintenance and running costs for a larger, older house
If the wood work is painted and is exposed to sun, expect to re paint every 4-5 years. We were quoted £10K+ to do this 10 or so years ago for my late parents' 3 bed, 2 bath house (built in 1941,…1 -
Re: Maintenance and running costs for a larger, older house
A lot will depend on how well property maintained to date a survey will give you a much better idea of if/when you need to be looking at structural work You should factor in the cost of insulating th…1 -
Re: Maintenance and running costs for a larger, older house
Given the single brick walls, I'd expect your heating bill to at least double.1 -
Re: Uber One offer scam / false advertising – and similar becoming more common?
Another example, a bit different this time, would be a couple of bathroom companies who sent damaged goods and just didn't reply when I told them about it (Wet Wall Works, and Better Bathroom) I…1
