The Retirement Thread

[Deleted member 1258]

Sounds like you own your house then - my rent is nearly 4 times the council tax! Band A about the same here (and that is what my house is in).

Yes, we've had three houses and two mortgages, it was tough whilst we had the mortgages but our first two houses were both in Earlsdon where prices are strong so eventually we found ourselves in a position where we could sell up, buy a house in an area where prices weren't so strong and pay off the mortgage, I suddenly found I had money in my pocket and for the first time in years could afford treats.

 

[PaulSB]

@Drago - my Stanley mug arrived today. Fits a treat into my side entry bottle cages. First run out tomorrow and we are forecast for "feels like" 4⁰C - should be a good test.

 

[welsh dragon]

Yes, we've had three houses and two mortgages, it was tough whilst we had the mortgages but our first two houses were both in Earlsdon where prices are strong so eventually we found ourselves in a position where we could sell up, buy a house in an area where prices weren't so strong and pay off the mortgage, I suddenly found I had money in my pocket and for the first time in years could afford treats.

We have had 3 houses and 2 mortgages as well.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

Looks like good weather tomorrow for a ride

assuming it doesn't change overnight

 

[Dirk]

We have had 3 houses and 2 mortgages as well.

We've had 6 houses and 4 mortgages.

 

[Drago]

@Drago - my Stanley mug arrived today. Fits a treat into my side entry bottle cages. First run out tomorrow and we are forecast for "feels like" 4⁰C - should be a good test.

Your grandchildren will still be using that.

 

[PaulSB]

Looks like good weather tomorrow for a ride

assuming it doesn't change overnight

Me too. Our last group ride for a while.

 

[PaulSB]

Speaking of houses and mortgages, we've had two of each and now only have a house.

Council tax for us is £189/month, our single biggest outgoing expense.

I did come here to tell you all something else.........but I've forgotten what it was!!

 

[classic33]

Speaking of houses and mortgages, we've had two of each and now only have a house.

Council tax for us is £189/month, our single biggest outgoing expense.

I did come here to tell you all something else.........but I've forgotten what it was!!

You were going to buy a drink for everyone.

 

[PaulSB]

You were going to buy a drink for everyone.

Nope, this I would have remembered......or not admitted to. 😄,

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

You were going to buy a drink for everyone.

I'm on my way !!!!

On Topic - had a house and mortgage

now - bigger house - no mortgage - VERY long story

 

[ColinJ]

Yes, we've had three houses and two mortgages, it was tough whilst we had the mortgages but our first two houses were both in Earlsdon where prices are strong so eventually we found ourselves in a position where we could sell up, buy a house in an area where prices weren't so strong and pay off the mortgage, I suddenly found I had money in my pocket and for the first time in years could afford treats.

I had a friend who lived in Earlsdon. Some very nice properties up there near the golf club!

 

[Deleted member 1258]

I had a friend who lived in Earlsdon. Some very nice properties up there near the golf club!

We were down the other end, in the victorian and Edwardian two up and two downs near Spon End.

 

[ColinJ]

We were down the other end, in the victorian and Edwardian two up and two downs near Spon End.

We used to hang about with students down there and drink in the local pubs.

 

[numbnuts]

0c here, first frost of the year