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My journey to Mortgage-freedom

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  • makeyourdaddyproud
    makeyourdaddyproud Posts: 1,294 Forumite
    I suppose I'm prejudiced as I am lucky I have never had a mortgage nor paid rented. I bought my house from savings. I find the CT onerous as it is.
  • misscousinitt
    misscousinitt Posts: 3,655 Forumite
    Tenth Anniversary 1,000 Posts Mortgage-free Glee!
    Just catching up US.

    Your thread really is a rich source of info...thanks for all the links for freebies etc...much appreciated.

    MCI
    Mortgage Free x 1 03.11.2012 - House rented out Feb 2016
    Mortgage No 2: £82, 595.61 (31.08.2019)
    OP's to Date £8500
    Renovation Fund:£511.39;
    Nectar Points Balance: approx £30 (31.08.2019)
  • unhappy_shopper
    unhappy_shopper Posts: 1,304 Forumite
    unhappy_shopper wrote: »
    • Also, those with Amex cards, you can have a host of £5 freebies here.

    I am happy to report that I have availed this offer and the money has been credited into my Amex account. So, will be adding to the OP pot the equivalent amount.:)
    Mortgage: @ Feb. 2007: £133,200; Apr. 2011: £24,373; May 2011: £175,999; Jun 2013: ~£97K; Mar. 2014 £392,212.73; Dec. 2015: £327,051.77; Mar. 2016: ~£480K; Mar. 2017 £444,445.74
  • unhappy_shopper
    unhappy_shopper Posts: 1,304 Forumite
    Just a gentle reminder for those who want to flog their treasures of fleabay - this weekend is free listing weekend. So, list your items for free tonight. :-)
    Mortgage: @ Feb. 2007: £133,200; Apr. 2011: £24,373; May 2011: £175,999; Jun 2013: ~£97K; Mar. 2014 £392,212.73; Dec. 2015: £327,051.77; Mar. 2016: ~£480K; Mar. 2017 £444,445.74
  • unhappy_shopper
    unhappy_shopper Posts: 1,304 Forumite
    Lots of watchers on fleabay listings, but very few are bidding. Must be the sign of the times. I have even given away the money-off vouchers which MrT sent me. So, there will be no more temptations to prompt me into unnecessary spending.
    Mortgage: @ Feb. 2007: £133,200; Apr. 2011: £24,373; May 2011: £175,999; Jun 2013: ~£97K; Mar. 2014 £392,212.73; Dec. 2015: £327,051.77; Mar. 2016: ~£480K; Mar. 2017 £444,445.74
  • unhappy_shopper
    unhappy_shopper Posts: 1,304 Forumite
    Not as good as Ammonite, but I made £45 on fleabay sales. Yippee!
    On the MFW front, I have achieved 3 consecutive NSDs. I am yet to OP for this month as I am keeping that money for other major expenses in January. Let me see how everything goes...
    Mortgage: @ Feb. 2007: £133,200; Apr. 2011: £24,373; May 2011: £175,999; Jun 2013: ~£97K; Mar. 2014 £392,212.73; Dec. 2015: £327,051.77; Mar. 2016: ~£480K; Mar. 2017 £444,445.74
  • HelenDaveKids
    HelenDaveKids Posts: 3,177 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker Mortgage-free Glee!
    Every penny is a bonus I think. So well done.

    Starting to think my new ebay craze has become an addiction, as im constantly checking it, like a nervous twitch!
    Morgage till Nov 30 GOAL MFW Sept 2016
    Aug 11 - £100k Aug 2016.... It's GONE!!!!!
    2014 GOAL HIT 5 Stone! 2016 GOAL to be a MF marathon runner.
    "A goal without a plan is just a wish"
  • unhappy_shopper
    unhappy_shopper Posts: 1,304 Forumite
    Good morning :)

    Free fivers for Amex cardholders has made it to the RHS sidebars in the News section of MSE.

    There is another £1.62 going free for TCB account holders. Grab it before it disappears.

    Have a good day, everyone!
    Mortgage: @ Feb. 2007: £133,200; Apr. 2011: £24,373; May 2011: £175,999; Jun 2013: ~£97K; Mar. 2014 £392,212.73; Dec. 2015: £327,051.77; Mar. 2016: ~£480K; Mar. 2017 £444,445.74
  • ammonite
    ammonite Posts: 1,429 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    Well done on your eBay sales, as HDK said - every penny helps and £45 is not to be sniffed at :D
  • unhappy_shopper
    unhappy_shopper Posts: 1,304 Forumite
    Off to a good start today with a £3 PC payout :)
    Mortgage: @ Feb. 2007: £133,200; Apr. 2011: £24,373; May 2011: £175,999; Jun 2013: ~£97K; Mar. 2014 £392,212.73; Dec. 2015: £327,051.77; Mar. 2016: ~£480K; Mar. 2017 £444,445.74
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