Deposit for first house

louiseclaire2208

I am trying really hard to save a deposit for my first house, but, property prices have increased at a faster rate than I can save!!

Has anyone got any ideas of how to make a little bit of extra cash to try and make up the difference? I watched Martin n GMTV and have now sent of emails to find out about if any of my old phones are worth anything, but if anyone has any more ideas I would be really grateful!

Thank you

System

Welcome to the boards LouiseClaire, its lovely to have you aboard. I think the whole site is a wealth of information but have you seen a copy of Martins new book? Its a great read and you can take bite sized chunks to digest as slow and as fast as you like. I recommend it.

The Money Diet

jo_b_2

louiseclaire2208 wrote:

Has anyone got any ideas of how to make a little bit of extra cash to try and make up the difference?

Welcome to the site, Louiseclaire. You're definitely on the right tracks by visiting this site.

For ideas about making a bit of extra money THIS THREAD might be a good place to start.

You could also look at selling unwanted items on eBay or books at Amazon Marketplace (which is easier to use for a novice.) There is lots of useful advice HERE

Good luck!

nightsong

Don't worry too much, in a couple of years' time house prices are very likely to be lower than they are today. By then you'll have built up a nice nest-egg and will be in a very good position to buy.

tawnyowls

Do go onto the Old Style board and the Debt-free Wannabee board for loads of ideas to save and raise money.