We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
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.
The MSE Forum Team would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas. However, we know this time of year can be difficult for some. If you're struggling during the festive period, here's a list of organisations that might be able to help
📨 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
Comments
-
... and that horror of horrors, a toilet directly off a living area. Dining room, in this casemi-key said:
That is horrible, it looks like nobody has ever lived there. Not warm or welcoming at allEssexHebridean said:1 -
I found myself scrolling back and forth through the photos looking for colour!mi-key said:
That is horrible, it looks like nobody has ever lived there. Not warm or welcoming at allEssexHebridean said:🎉 MORTGAGE FREE (First time!) 30/09/2016 🎉 And now we go again…New mortgage taken 01/09/23 🏡
Balance as at 01/09/23 = £115,000.00 Balance as at 31/12/23 = £112,000.00
Balance as at 31/08/24 = £105,400.00 Balance as at 31/12/24 = £102,500.00
Balance as at 31/08/25 = £ 95,450.00
£100k barrier broken 1/4/25SOA CALCULATOR (for DFW newbies): SOA Calculatorshe/her3 -
Handy, you can have a poo while everyone is eating their teaSilvertabby said:
... and that horror of horrors, a toilet directly off a living area. Dining room, in this casemi-key said:
That is horrible, it looks like nobody has ever lived there. Not warm or welcoming at allEssexHebridean said:5 -
EssexHebridean said:
Lordy! It's going some to manage to make even the garden monocrome isn't it! I'm amazed they've not sprayed the grass grey.
4 -
Be fair, the grass is a nice splash of colour!!EssexHebridean said:1 -
And it is real grass, not a fake outdoor carpet.tonygold said:
Be fair, the grass is a nice splash of colour!!EssexHebridean said:
Any language construct that forces such insanity in this case should be abandoned without regrets. –
Erik Aronesty, 2014
Treasure the moments that you have. Savour them for as long as you can for they will never come back again.2 -
I'd definitely get rid of that awful green grass at the front and rear and replace it with white or grey stone chippingsEssexHebridean said:
If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales3 -
-
That upstairs reception room is very cosy ( and totally usable if you have a family of 30 ). I wonder if they ran out of money before converting that part?Ditzy_Mitzy said:
1 -
I suspect that it was originally built as a small commercial unit with speculative residential planning thrown at the council for good measure. With residential planning granted, a somewhat half-baked attempt has been made to convert the thing to a house. I've been in similar buildings in commercial use; the mezzanine is either used as an open plan office with meeting rooms downstairs or, as a boardroom with offices downstairs.mi-key said:
That upstairs reception room is very cosy ( and totally usable if you have a family of 30 ). I wonder if they ran out of money before converting that part?Ditzy_Mitzy said:
That may also explain the lack of other amenities such as gardens, views, garage, outbuildings and the like that one would expect for the money. The 'garden' really does have the look of a car park that has been turfed over.2
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 352.9K Banking & Borrowing
- 253.9K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 454.7K Spending & Discounts
- 246K Work, Benefits & Business
- 602.1K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 177.8K Life & Family
- 259.9K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards