FtbDreaming wants to clear £69,700 before Im 40 (2027)

MovingForwards

Everything is crossed for the salary.

Nan will be happier, settled and perk up going out.

Porridgecat

I hope they confirm the proper salary quickly.

FtbDreaming

Thanks everyone! I haven’t had any confirmation in writing yet about the salary so I’ll be waiting for that before I start permanently. It’s supposed to be 17th May so plenty of time! 

I got the £500 WTC payment today too. I wasn’t sure I was getting that so I’m happy. Not sure what to do with it. Whether to stick it in the house funds or just leave it in the current account as I do treat tax credits as the ‘kids money’ so it could take the strain off new clothes and days out etc over the next few months. I haven’t told dp as he’d just wanna blow it lol. 

The house fund stands at £2350 today! Think I’ll throw £200.01 on mortgage in a minute too so that’ll be to £66,999.99 so it’s in the next £1K! Wages wasn’t great today but I’m in a good little routine of spending very little now so I should be ok 👌 

im just cooking a nice Friday Roast! Got Whoopsie lamb yesterday from £13 to £6 so I thought I’d treat us! I annoy myself as if think nothing of spending £50 on a rubbish pub tea But then count a roast costing £2 a head as a treat 🤦🏼‍♀️😂 xxx

FtbDreaming

I’ve been and got my kitchen design! I’m in love with it. I know you’re supposed to get multiple quotes but I’m gonna go with it. It was £8,200 fitted (£14,000 before offers applied) so the lower end of my budget. I’ve got almost £2500 and my nan is giving me another £2000 towards it so just need to find just under £4K. I’m going for the 3 years 0% finance but I am slightly unsure if I’ll pass the credit check but if I don’t I can scrape it together from other sources. 

I feel so so happy like I’m achieving my life goals! Here’s a little pic of the design. Unfortunately my glass show off cupboard is only available in frosted but it shouldn’t be too difficult to get that changed. 

slm6002

It looks great

Chiglepig

Very exciting, Ftb - and lots of drawers, I see!

MovingForwards

That looks great and a wonderful family hub!

FtbDreaming

Thanks everyone. I’m going to put a deposit down in the morning. The only thing I’ve changed my mind on is the sink and tap. I scrimped on the cheapest stainless steel and I do t think it’s going to look good. I’m gonna go for a more expensive option. X

Chiglepig

I think that's a good call, Ftb.

abba1772

looks lovely xx