We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More »
PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING: Hello Forumites! In order to help keep the Forum a useful, safe and friendly place for our users, discussions around non-MoneySaving matters are not permitted per the Forum rules. While we understand that mentioning house prices may sometimes be relevant to a user's specific MoneySaving situation, we ask that you please avoid veering into broad, general debates about the market, the economy and politics, as these can unfortunately lead to abusive or hateful behaviour. Threads that are found to have derailed into wider discussions may be removed. Users who repeatedly disregard this may have their Forum account banned. Please also avoid posting personally identifiable information, including links to your own online property listing which may reveal your address. Thank you for your understanding.
We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. Thank you for your patience.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
New "Have a Look at This" thread
Options
Comments
-
Slinky said:There's a house in here somewhere under the wallpaper and other treasures
I just know that is going to stink of dog.
4 -
user1977 said: built as four-in-a-block flats, very common around Glasgow, typically called upper/lower cottage flats (probably "maisonettes" in English parlance) - own front door, private bit of the garden.
Also common in the East of Scotland, and typically referred to as a "quarter villa" there ...2 -
Slinky said:There's a house in here somewhere under the wallpaper and other treasures
Culture club obsessiveness spilling over to other rooms.
Is it an Old original fan or more recent new fan?
in Black Boy (George) Meadow, Beccles
2 -
user1977 said:More striplight joy here, this time in the bedroom as well as the lounge:
https://espc.com/property/24-4f1-nicolson-street-old-town-edinburgh-eh8-9dh/36075801?sid=472419
https://www.alamy.com/pigeons-sitting-above-the-now-permanently-closed-babylon-cafe-in-nicolson-street-edinburgh-scotland-uk-image436454104.html
A kind word lasts a minute, a skelped erse is sair for a day.0 -
robatwork said:Slinky said:There's a house in here somewhere under the wallpaper and other treasuresWhat I do not give, you must never take by force.
Mortgage outstanding - 30/12/22 - £25,900. 31/01/23 - £22,300. 28/02/23 - £20,500. 31/03/23 - £17,500. 30/04/23 - £15,800. 30/05/23 - £13,800. 31/06/23 - £11,300. 31/07/23 - £9,800. 31/08/23 - £8,300. 30/09/23 - £6,000. 31/10/23 - £3,000. 30/11/23 - £1,200. 06/12/23 - £00.00
God save us everyone, As we burn inside the fire of a thousand suns, For the sins of our hands, The sins of our tongues, The sins of our fathers, The sins of our young. Linkin Park1 -
user1977 said:anotheruser said:Misslayed said:Just needs a coat of paint. Or sevenhttps://www.rightmove.co.uk/properties/120914081#/?channel=RES_BUY
what the hell is that?!
Why not just say it for what it is - a house that's been split by some greedy doorknob into two flats, when clearly it was buit as a house, meaning the poor person who has to live there as they can't afford anywhere else has an absolutely awful quality of life.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cottage_flat
Apart from this one's "interesting" decor, not sure what you think is wrong with it?0 -
robatwork said:Slinky said:There's a house in here somewhere under the wallpaper and other treasuresBrilliant!!Have to say it all took me straight back to my (early 80's) Uni days. Ah the nostalgia!1
-
Tiny bannister in a new build.0 -
2
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

Categories
- All Categories
- 350.7K Banking & Borrowing
- 253K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 453.4K Spending & Discounts
- 243.7K Work, Benefits & Business
- 598.4K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 176.8K Life & Family
- 256.8K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16.1K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.6K Read-Only Boards