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Gurj247
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Hi all,
So this is a bit of a long one, so bear with me
I am now in the process of renovating a property I own now that the tenant has left and am looking to move it to it before the new school year. However before I move in there is a lot of work I want to get done so that I enjoy living there. Currently I have no idea how long I will end up living there for, so I am planning on renovating to a point that I know I will be comfortable for at least 5 years - may well be longer depending on schooling options for my daughter.
So the house is a 4-6 Bed Detached Home - 2 floors on front and 3 at the back.
I am looking to get the following works done:
Note that I have a Semi-retired builder (whom I have worked with before) on board to support and he will be doing a fair bit of the work (where applicable), so apart from the Boiler / Underfloor Heating / Electrics / Roof he will be doing the works around the house.
So this is a bit of a long one, so bear with me

I am now in the process of renovating a property I own now that the tenant has left and am looking to move it to it before the new school year. However before I move in there is a lot of work I want to get done so that I enjoy living there. Currently I have no idea how long I will end up living there for, so I am planning on renovating to a point that I know I will be comfortable for at least 5 years - may well be longer depending on schooling options for my daughter.
So the house is a 4-6 Bed Detached Home - 2 floors on front and 3 at the back.
- Entrance Level - Lounge, Dining Room, Kitchen, Double Garage, WC.
- First Floor - Family Bathroom, 4 Bedrooms (1 which is ensuite)
- Lower Ground - Two Bedrooms - Shower Room (with Toilet and sink) and Utility Room
I am looking to get the following works done:
- Upgrade the Boiler - this will depend on the heating option - as looking into Underfloor Heating for the property
- Replace all baths, showers, toilets and sinks
- Possibly fit new kitchen
- Replace all flooring - Carpets for first floor, Carpet / Laminate / Tile for rest (depending on if I go underfloor heating).
- Replace or remove Radiators (again depends on if I go underfloor heating)
- Sort the Roof Out - needs, cleaning, guttering etc and lead flashing etc and other stuff.
- Whatever else crops up.....
Note that I have a Semi-retired builder (whom I have worked with before) on board to support and he will be doing a fair bit of the work (where applicable), so apart from the Boiler / Underfloor Heating / Electrics / Roof he will be doing the works around the house.
Date of Update – 08/04/19
Goal 1 – Reduce Mortgage - £120k/£120k = 100%:j
Goal 2 – Stupid Fun Car Fund - £11000/£30,000
Goal 3 – Savings – Rainy Day - £10000/£10,000
Goal 4 - Daughter Fund - Target £100/mth = £1444
:j:j:j
Goal 1 – Reduce Mortgage - £120k/£120k = 100%:j
Goal 2 – Stupid Fun Car Fund - £11000/£30,000
Goal 3 – Savings – Rainy Day - £10000/£10,000
Goal 4 - Daughter Fund - Target £100/mth = £1444
:j:j:j
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