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Deposit for first house

louiseclaire2208
louiseclaire2208 Posts: 1 Newbie
in How much have you saved?
I am trying really hard to save a deposit for my first house, but, property prices have increased at a faster rate than I can save!!

Has anyone got any ideas of how to make a little bit of extra cash to try and make up the difference? I watched Martin n GMTV and have now sent of emails to find out about if any of my old phones are worth anything, but if anyone has any more ideas I would be really grateful!

Thank you

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  • System
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    Welcome to the boards LouiseClaire, its lovely to have you aboard. I think the whole site is a wealth of information but have you seen a copy of Martins new book? Its a great read and you can take bite sized chunks to digest as slow and as fast as you like. I recommend it.

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  • jo_b_2
    jo_b_2 Posts: 7,120 Forumite
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    louiseclaire2208 wrote:
    Has anyone got any ideas of how to make a little bit of extra cash to try and make up the difference?

    Welcome to the site, Louiseclaire. :) You're definitely on the right tracks by visiting this site. :o

    For ideas about making a bit of extra money THIS THREAD might be a good place to start. :)

    You could also look at selling unwanted items on eBay or books at Amazon Marketplace (which is easier to use for a novice.) There is lots of useful advice HERE

    Good luck! ;)
  • nightsong
    nightsong Posts: 523 Forumite
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    Don't worry too much, in a couple of years' time house prices are very likely to be lower than they are today. By then you'll have built up a nice nest-egg and will be in a very good position to buy.
  • tawnyowls
    tawnyowls Posts: 1,784 Forumite
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    Do go onto the Old Style board and the Debt-free Wannabee board for loads of ideas to save and raise money.
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