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Do let us know what you think to 'the one'.2018 totals:
Savings £11,200
Mortgage Overpayments £5,5000 -
Good luck with the viewing! Is the new agent getting you some viewings?
We are viewing a house tomorrow whilst someone views ours! Hoping it's a sign.
I clearly missed the forum post about no wine in September???? *i have already had 2 glasses!*June 2025 - part 1 - £19,145 part 2 - £21,973 Total - £41,118 29 months to go!0 -
You always know instantly if it is.."the one". This house, it was the one as I walked down the drive, not even entered the house. Even now, 4 years on, I pull up and think "awesome house" every single time.Morgage till Nov 30 GOAL MFW Sept 2016Aug 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"0 -
Helen that's lovely.
Haha Cath. Cheers! And good luck.
No viewings so far.
NSD yesterday. The problem is that a few houses have passed us by that I could have happily lived in. Not fussy enough?0 -
Blog updated. Despite our pitiful internet.0
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HelenDaveKids wrote: »You always know instantly if it is.."the one". This house, it was the one as I walked down the drive, not even entered the house. Even now, 4 years on, I pull up and think "awesome house" every single time.
I am told by my parents (who are very 'successful' in the house side of things, owning 4 of the beggars), that they have never found their dream house. They are now closer to 60 than 50, which leads me to think that they never will? I still have the old romantic notion that we will find ours, but seeing as we will likely be in whatever house we move to in the next few months until our mid 40s, I'm not entirely sure... :think:0 -
Your dream house changes I think.
For those lucky enough to buy it, the reality isn't always like the dream.0 -
Found the house. Again.
We just need a buyer.
It needs
10k site clearance & asbestos removal
new roof
roof insulation
rewiring
plasterboarding
a two storey extension
two new bathrooms
a new kitchen
cavity wall insulation (turns out there is a cavity)
An extra window added
the porch replaced
new fencing/gates/landscaping
new flooring and complete redecoration
new windows.0 -
Other than that, it's ready to move in0
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The land! The views! The fireplaces!
The equestrian centre up the road!0
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