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Baby steps to mortgage freedom for beanielou.
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As at 16.10.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £209,304
- OPs to mortgage = £20,180 Estd. interest saved = £10,393 to date
c. 17 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 74 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 14th October.
Produce tracker: £348 of £400 in 2026
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.5 -
We only have carpet on the stairs and landing for the same reason as you. It’s a lot better to keep clean. Rather than laminate would a decent vinyl suffice, might be a tad cheaper too.I remember the first time we watched Titanic was in Greece on a large screen outside. It’s a lovely film.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping) -.literally have been run over by a bike, mobility scooter and a car - still here 💪6
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Depending on the vinyl and its backing / underlay, it might be a touch warmer underfoot too? 🤔
KKAs at 16.10.26:
- When bought house £315,995 mortgage debt and end date at start = October 2039 - now £209,304
- OPs to mortgage = £20,180 Estd. interest saved = £10,393 to date
c. 17 months reduction in term
Fixed rate 3.85% ends October 2030
Read 74 books of target 52 in 2026 as @ 14th October.
Produce tracker: £348 of £400 in 2026
Watch your thoughts, they become your words.
Watch your words, they become your actions.Watch your actions, they become your reality.5 -
Sorry about the gardening chap.
Well done on the lamp shade and the table cloth - it and your cat look pretty.
Good luck with sorting the flooring.Achieve FIRE/Mortgage Neutrality
1) MFW Nov 21 £202K now £165K Equity 38.88% 6/9/26
2) £1.5K Net savings after CCs 29/8/26 (but owed £130) so £1.6K
3) 47/82K @29/8/26 = 57.31% AVC Goal by mid 20284 -
Will be interested in how much the bedroom is if you don't mind me asking. My rented place had a wood effect laminate everywhere and it was so nice to be able to quickly rush round with a broom rather than hoover.
I've been wondering what to do with my bedroom as although the carpet was cleaned it didn't come up really well, good enough but it will need replacing at some point.Made it to mortgage free but what a muddle that became
In the event the proverbial hits the fan then co-habitees are better stashing their cash than being mortgage free !!5 -
I am thinking about 1k. Will be interesting to see what the quote comes back at. Also bearing in mind they are also going to lift old carpet & disposal. Move furniture too. Might be more actually.Watty1 said:Will be interested in how much the bedroom is if you don't mind me asking. My rented place had a wood effect laminate everywhere and it was so nice to be able to quickly rush round with a broom rather than hoover.
I've been wondering what to do with my bedroom as although the carpet was cleaned it didn't come up really well, good enough but it will need replacing at some point.I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.[/b] [11 months left.[/b]3 -
Glad you enjoyed Titanic. I thought Kate Winslett looked stunning in that film and I loved the costumes
If you have built castles in the air, your work should not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the foundations under them
Emergency fund 1400/1000
Buffer fund 100/100
Debt Free (again) 25/07/20255 -
It was good. Seen it a few times & every time I notice something new.doingitanyway said:Glad you enjoyed Titanic. I thought Kate Winslett looked stunning in that film and I loved the costumesI am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.[/b] [11 months left.[/b]6 -
I love Titanic too….up there with the Spund of Music and Ghost as my favourite films.Sorry to hear about your gardening buddy. What a shock for you. No age…..
Love the table cloth and the plans for your bedroom sound great. Will it need decorating as well as flooring. It doesn’t seem long since it was done?January spends - £587.584 -
No it won’t need decorating. Only done two or three years ago.milann said:I love Titanic too….up there with the Spund of Music and Ghost as my favourite films.Sorry to hear about your gardening buddy. What a shock for you. No age…..
Love the table cloth and the plans for your bedroom sound great. Will it need decorating as well as flooring. It doesn’t seem long since it was done?I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.[/b] [11 months left.[/b]5
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