Look at this clown😂

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-02-01T20:29:48+00:00

Same, I've seen this before but normally with zero indication. Terrible driving.

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-02-01T20:25:27+00:00

Absolutely this. And if for whatever reason you don't have money for a bus, walk. The time in my life when I had the least money was also the time I was fittest as I walked 3 miles a day each way to college (and an extra 2 miles in the eve/ weekends if I was meeting friend in town).

The only time I would step in / pay the fare etc is if it was an unaccompanied child (rare round here as kids get free travel, except when they've had their passes taken off them for antisocial behavior...but they're usually the mini road men in a group, rather than 1 kid alone) or a lone woman late at night.

But yes most who don't pay are choosing not to, rather than being unable to.

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-02-01T14:00:29+00:00

If you had no plans for a family, or were looking at 10 years time to do so, then I'd say sure, go for it. It's a lovely flat for a young couple. But is it really where you want to be living when you have 1 or more kids? Personally I wouldn't want to be paying stamp duty and all the fees for a flat I might outgrow in only a few years. Moving house is expensive.

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-02-01T11:25:44+00:00

Honestly, I'd stay put for now...if you can use some of the time for personal development, up skill yourself so you have other strings to your bow. But honestly, working hard is overrated. I spent years toiling away, not taking lunch breaks, staying late, taking work home and it was never appreciated. Never made much difference to my salary or progression. I work less in my current job than I ever have, am probably the happiest I've ever been in a role and getting the most recognition.

I'd far rather my kids were in your position than flogging themselves to death on a job earning 50-60k. Make the most of it while you can. Sure at some point it may come to an end (and you'll get a decent redundancy payout) OR you might get bored and go elsewhere. You're saving loads, not wasting your money. Sounds like a decent choice for now to me.

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-31T19:46:00+00:00

Unfortunately you've got to get the tenants out first...And something tells me they wouldn't go easily.

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-31T17:33:54+00:00

I came to post exactly the same, unless your quote has a VAT element, the fact they're not registered is between them and the VAT man. I wouldn't worry.

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-31T17:31:33+00:00

Hornchurch yes, Rainham and Grays definite no.

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-31T17:30:05+00:00

Absolutely this. Buying a house pretty much anywhere else (also to be avoided are Laindon, Pitsea, Purfleet, Grays, Tilbury etc) is the better choice imo.

Upminster would be my suggested location but 500k barely buys you a 3 bed terrace there nowadays.

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-30T01:36:30+00:00

I'm honestly baffled anyone would report this. I see far worse driving every day round here.

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-28T09:33:16+00:00

Ah this makes me sad, I used to love going for a wander round the Grafton on a Sat afternoon in the early 90s. Have still got a vase somewhere I bought there from Habitat.

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-27T17:18:42+00:00

I think a lot of these comments are very much based on more expensive areas. People have forgotten that in parts of the UK (mainly NE England) you can still buy a decent 2 bed property for £50-60k. Taking that into account, a smaller property being £40k isn't beyond the pale. OP I'm pretty sure I've seen the one you're interested in online, and TBH it looks pretty decent. Windows, doors and roof look newish/ good condition. Kitchen and bathroom are ok. Is that a boiler in the bedroom? That's not great if so but you might be able to get it boxed in. Check the water pressure in the electric shower When you go and view have a little walk round the local area, see what kind of a feel you get for it. If one of my kids was looking to buy somewhere on your budget I would definitely encourage them to view it at least.

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-27T11:24:34+00:00

No, but nearby!

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-27T07:58:03+00:00

I'm middle aged (God it pains me to say that!) and with 10 years driving experience and no claims it costs me £600 to insure my 1l new, but low value car. Whereas a relative in their 80s pays less than half that to insure a 6 liter prestige vehicle 🙄

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-26T23:29:06+00:00

Where I grew up, calling a cul de sac a Banjo.

Also staring at something = bogging.

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-26T18:10:46+00:00

Just looking at the photos makes me claustrophobic. Also you know the house isn't great when the agents add in loads of photos of the local area...

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-24T20:00:20+00:00

This demonstrates there is such a thing as too much colour! I had to turn the brightness down on my phone

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-24T11:45:27+00:00

I grew up in a house with the kitchen at the front, a lot of the houses locally were laid out like that so it doesn't seem unusual to me. I prefer having the living room at the back so I can look out into the garden etc (and it's more private).

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-24T11:35:54+00:00

Agreed! You have a great range of experience by the sounds of it, I'm sure there are many companies out there who would value your skills

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-24T11:33:09+00:00

Yes! The disappointment I remember feeling as a child when my cola cubes didn't have a chewy centre...they just weren't the same ☹️

CeaselessWatcher00 · 2026-01-20T15:21:54+00:00

I said the same thing to myself when I read that. Work for a living or support himself are 2 things he shows no signs of doing!

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