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At what age were you when you first bought your first home?
IAMIAM
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Or are you still renting, particularly if you are in the south and are not relying on bank of mum and dad
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South East - I was 310
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South West - 23.0
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This year 32... 3 days before I turned 33. I done it the odd way around. Career and kids together then saving for a house once kids were older and life was more settled. I think it’s virtually impossible with little kids and childcare fees unless you have external help.Mortgage started August 2020 £69,700
Mortgage ends Aug 2050 MFW: Aug 2027
Current Balance: £58,678
MFW2020 #156 £723.13
MFW2021 #26 £1184.71
MFW2022 #11 £197.87
MFW2023 £785
MFW 2024 £528.15Determined to make it!0 -
South East at the time - 24. No bank of mum and dad in those days either.0
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Not in the south, but we were both 29.0
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South West. 31. Had a 20% deposit but still had help from the bank of mam and dad.0
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23 Oxfordshire.I didn't get married until I was 30 and had a daughter at age 40. Got the house bought and paid for first. Far better way though it was not exactly planned to happen like that.2
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East Anglia, 26If you are querying your Council Tax band would you please state whether you are in England, Scotland or Wales0
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NW of England, 23. Put down a 40% deposit. The only help was my dad doing some decorating whilst I was at work as he had already taken early retirement.0
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Lived in South West moved North for a job and the ability to afford a decent house aged 27."You've been reading SOS when it's just your clock reading 5:05 "0
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