We did the same as well , we even talked about framing it
I'll be framing mine when i get there
Out last night looking at a house with the step daughter, they have a nice house, ex council and well modernised.
They're looking at an older house in the village still a semi but 100k more, i so hope they dont get this as their mortgage is now only 60k, and this house is a money pit after seeing it, 20k minimum to do what's needed.. We'll see, but its a itch they want to scratch so cant blame them.
Son in laws 47 so he'll be mortgaged until 65 if they do or longer
I remortgage in 07 against my wishes to build a large extension so FinL could stay, he changed his mind
... Cheers mate. I'll just pay this off for yrs then.