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The 'We're saving for a deposit' thread
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Have dipped into savings to go on holiday. I'm glad I stuck to my guns at not going over £500 on holiday deal. Have used £286 and £150 currency. Planning on low spend. Just to enjoy the holiday and take loads of pics.
I wisely compared currency using MSE and have got a good deal. BF is impressed that I got a good deal.
Sadly have dipped into my savings but plan to continue saving ASAP.Continue saving
Debt free and planning stay that way.[/COLOR] :j
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Thank you MSE for the financial tips and advice. I could not have it without you.0 -
SolvingDebtCrisis wrote: »Have dipped into savings to go on holiday. I'm glad I stuck to my guns at not going over £500 on holiday deal. Have used £286 and £150 currency. Planning on low spend. Just to enjoy the holiday and take loads of pics.
I wisely compared currency using MSE and have got a good deal. BF is impressed that I got a good deal.
Sadly have dipped into my savings but plan to continue saving ASAP.
Saving for a deposit is a fairly long term savings plan - and you have to enjoy the journey (and life) and have treats every now and again, or you'll not stick at it.
Sounds like you got a great deal - where are you off to?
-have a great time where ever it is.
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Joining this thread, will be saving for at least 5 years to get my deposit though!8k in 2015 Challenge ( #167)0
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Welcome, and you never know you might end up with a house sooner, good luck! :TWeight loss: Start weight: 80kg; Current Weight: 77kg; Target weight: 55kg0
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Welcome MiddyMum! I've just started saving too and in it for the long haul0
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OK i have ummed and arred about joining this thread (i fear all will go wrong BUT...) i am going to join and pray things go well
I aim to have a deposit or part of one by Dec 2018 - YES its a long way off, BUT i am a sahm and have a DH on a low wage (with a stupid management loan :mad:
SO its going to be tough for me to drop nice lumps into my savings but i`m going to try my very best!!
I have managed £350 in 2 months
SO hoping that kind of amount continues! DebtFree FEB 2010!Slight blip in 2013 - Debtfree Aug 2014 :j
Savings £132/£1000.0 -
great thread this, at this point i'm on about £3400, hope to purchase my first home within 3-4 years so probably need at least £20-30k, plus whatever my parents will add, alot of hard work and saving ahead for me 0
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savingmummy wrote: »
I have managed £350 in 2 months SO hoping that kind of amount continues!
It's more than I often manage so well done :T hope it goes well for you!Weight loss: Start weight: 80kg; Current Weight: 77kg; Target weight: 55kg0 -
It's more than I often manage so well done :T hope it goes well for you!
Thank you
I chopped £100 off the grocery bill, sold some bits on ebay, and managed to get some gas/electric back i`d overpaid :T
Even managed to sell my pram which isnt needed anymore for £45 on gumtree
Every little helps.DebtFree FEB 2010!Slight blip in 2013 - Debtfree Aug 2014 :j
Savings £132/£1000.0 -
great thread this, at this point i'm on about £3400, hope to purchase my first home within 3-4 years so probably need at least £20-30k, plus whatever my parents will add, alot of hard work and saving ahead for me
I'm in a similar situation except I know there isn't going to be anything added by the parents! Though in fairness.. I am living with them rent free.:www: Progress Report :www:
Offer accepted: £107'000
Deposit: £23'000
Mortgage approved for: £84'000
Exchanged: 2/3/16
:T ... complete on 9/3/16 ... :T0
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