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Reference the flooring; personally I wouldn’t rush into it; I’d build an emergency fund and then save for it
I know you say it’s in a state but I think you need to get a job and settle into a job first before you spend x
Good Luck tomorrow
I really hope you get good news this week; what a fabulous Christmas present that would be 😀
MFW 2026 #5007/03/25: Mortgage: £67,000.00
Mortgage:
04/04/26: £33,500
07/03/26: £34,418.15
16/01/26: £56,794.25
02/01/26: £60,223.17
12/08/25: Mortgage: £62,500.00
12/06/25: Mortgage: £65,000.00
18/01/25: Mortgage: £68,500.14
27/12/24: Mortgage: £69,278.38
Savings: £20,0002 -
Good news on the interviews.It’s the fitting which costs the money on the flooring.I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 19months left.2 -
You need to become self sufficient; rely on no one else
Concentrate on getting a job and earning again
Pay off credit card and then build some savings; all before you start to think of spending any money on any renovations
I also think you really don’t want a lodger; you said as much yourself after the last time
I’ve learnt the hard way; the only person you can and should rely on is yourself
Good Luck tomorrow; I really hope you secure a job offer
MFW 2026 #5007/03/25: Mortgage: £67,000.00
Mortgage:
04/04/26: £33,500
07/03/26: £34,418.15
16/01/26: £56,794.25
02/01/26: £60,223.17
12/08/25: Mortgage: £62,500.00
12/06/25: Mortgage: £65,000.00
18/01/25: Mortgage: £68,500.14
27/12/24: Mortgage: £69,278.38
Savings: £20,0001 -
Great goals
Best to break the goals down and not have too many to start with; so they are more achievable and you can focus on them You’ll feel better as you tick them off ✅
Good Luck with interviews; really hope you get to post great news later 🤞MFW 2026 #5007/03/25: Mortgage: £67,000.00
Mortgage:
04/04/26: £33,500
07/03/26: £34,418.15
16/01/26: £56,794.25
02/01/26: £60,223.17
12/08/25: Mortgage: £62,500.00
12/06/25: Mortgage: £65,000.00
18/01/25: Mortgage: £68,500.14
27/12/24: Mortgage: £69,278.38
Savings: £20,0001 -
Morning hotdog 😀
How about doing one floor at a time. £3k when you haven't got a lot of money seems a huge goal (I know I've been trying to reach that amount all year). How about making a list of the floors needing replacement from worst to best. Perhaps the best ones could get away with a clean for now by professionals and the worst ones could be replaced first. Just an idea feel free to dismiss...but this is how I've done most of my houses. Room by room (only the last one I paid for using credit and regret it as I'm still paying now and don't live there!)
Hope you hear some good news today!Emergency Fund goal - £1000/2000
Mortgage OP goal 2026 - £1200/£4500
Read 24 books this year 14/241 -
Congratulations! What a way to end the year 👏🏼☺️ hope you're feeling happier now. When do you start?Emergency Fund goal - £1000/2000
Mortgage OP goal 2026 - £1200/£4500
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Great news. Pleased for you. 🤩😎I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** in ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger.
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan. 19months left.1 -
Fabulous news!!! 👏👏👏
Well done
What a great Christmas presentMFW 2026 #5007/03/25: Mortgage: £67,000.00
Mortgage:
04/04/26: £33,500
07/03/26: £34,418.15
16/01/26: £56,794.25
02/01/26: £60,223.17
12/08/25: Mortgage: £62,500.00
12/06/25: Mortgage: £65,000.00
18/01/25: Mortgage: £68,500.14
27/12/24: Mortgage: £69,278.38
Savings: £20,0001 -
That's great news, so pleased for you.My mortgage free diary: +++ Divide by Cucumber Error. Please reinstall universe and reboot+++
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P.s Nothing wrong with going for the other interviews but please don’t lost the job you have secured in the hope you get one of the others
You need this job, you’ve secured it, temporary can lead to permanent especially if you prove yourself invaluable to the company 👌MFW 2026 #5007/03/25: Mortgage: £67,000.00
Mortgage:
04/04/26: £33,500
07/03/26: £34,418.15
16/01/26: £56,794.25
02/01/26: £60,223.17
12/08/25: Mortgage: £62,500.00
12/06/25: Mortgage: £65,000.00
18/01/25: Mortgage: £68,500.14
27/12/24: Mortgage: £69,278.38
Savings: £20,0002
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