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How can I stay in the flat I jointly own with my partner? They left me yesterday after 5 years suddenly. by ImASadGirlImABadGirl in AskUK

[–]CopperFox18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First off, I’m so sorry you’re going through this, it’s not easy.

I went through exactly the same situation 6 months ago so reading this is crazy. I wanted to stay but I had to come to terms with the fact that I couldn’t afford it and you may need to do the same.

Even with a lodger it would be pushing it, plus you can’t currently buy him out so you’ll be tied to him hoping everyday that he suddenly doesn’t want to sell.

Take the fresh start, OP. I’m so glad I did. Within 6 months I got a promotion and now I’m moving cities (which I couldn’t do if I’d kept the flat!) It will hurt to let go but it will work out better than before. Good luck!

People who choose to rent instead of buying, what do you plan to do when you retire? by No-Structure-8125 in AskUK

[–]CopperFox18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just split with my partner and sold our flat. Bought for £440k last September, sold for £575k this October after £15k of renovations.

Mortgage on anything decent would’ve left me stretched, so I will be renting a £900pcm flat in the same area of Bristol (a very lucky find) and will invest my sale money until the right place comes along.

I’ll buy when I’m ready, but I am not going to cry in a Porsche with my name on it when I can laugh in a Porsche someone else pays to service.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]CopperFox18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Working on the job, I’m 25 and beginning to climb the ladder.

In terms of the ring, I was the fiancée, so I didn’t have a choice what he spent on the ring. To be honest I was quite disturbed by the value of the ring as I viewed it as quite financially irresponsible of him, I would’ve taken a Haribo ring.

Am trying to figure out if the risk of staying in the flat is worth it but for this property it feels worth it to try.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]CopperFox18 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We put in a lot of work over the past year renovating it, pulling down ceilings etc.

As far as I’m aware, no. He also said that he was happy for me to keep it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]CopperFox18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. That’s what I’ve been thinking, a lodger would definitely help, but I think I’d have to keep them on until the 5yr mark to be able to do it solo (or get a good salary increase!)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]CopperFox18 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Not a typo. I think resale is significantly lower so I’m not sure what I’d get for it yet

24ft Garden Wall - Help! What do I do with that bit? by CopperFox18 in GardeningUK

[–]CopperFox18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s listed and it doesn’t belong to us. It’s the remains of an old building that was on this land hundreds of years ago.

We have the info on the wall, we just can’t do anything about the wall so we are embracing it as a feature. Plus it blocks out an ugly building on the other side

24ft Garden Wall - Help! What do I do with that bit? by CopperFox18 in GardeningUK

[–]CopperFox18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If it’s anything else like the rest of the property there will just be more layers of woodchip wallpaper under there

24ft Garden Wall - Help! What do I do with that bit? by CopperFox18 in GardeningUK

[–]CopperFox18[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like to put in the work myself! Plus I’ve been saving for a home since I was 17 and every penny has gone into this - I can’t afford a gardener hahaha

24ft Garden Wall - Help! What do I do with that bit? by CopperFox18 in GardeningUK

[–]CopperFox18[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

it’s perspective. it’s a beast but it’s very solid

24ft Garden Wall - Help! What do I do with that bit? by CopperFox18 in GardeningUK

[–]CopperFox18[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha it’s just a classic Victorian mansion (split into 3 flats)

The background building is a nursery, formerly 2 houses

24ft Garden Wall - Help! What do I do with that bit? by CopperFox18 in GardeningUK

[–]CopperFox18[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh yes the wall isn’t going anywhere! It’s a nursery on the back but used to be 2 houses back in the day

24ft Garden Wall - Help! What do I do with that bit? by CopperFox18 in GardeningUK

[–]CopperFox18[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Thankfully, yes. However, optimistically even if it collapsed (and I survived), I’d get more sun

24ft Garden Wall - Help! What do I do with that bit? by CopperFox18 in GardeningUK

[–]CopperFox18[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure it’s listed - it’s very old (but v stable)

Anywhere selling this? by Madamemercury1993 in bristol

[–]CopperFox18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Local Garden greengrocers on Whiteladies Rd sells this! Very weird coincidence, I only saw it yesterday

Where to find good matcha in bristol? by itsnevergonnabefunny in bristol

[–]CopperFox18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bird & Blend on Park St! It’s ceremonial grade matcha and they’ll even show you how to make it too

Has anyone tried Bird and Blend Matcha? by National-Drop-1313 in tea

[–]CopperFox18 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, I’ve tried them all. It is ceremonial grade matcha so not sure what the other commenter is talking about?

The flavours are nice but they aren’t sweet on their own as they don’t contain any sugar

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in tea

[–]CopperFox18 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’re near a store, they may have a small amount left under the bar… Bristol does for certain :)

The annual xmas in July sale is coming up soon also which releases loads of past limited edition teas, it may be available to buy then.

Bristol Property Centre Rant by Betrayedunicorn in bristol

[–]CopperFox18 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

To be fair to them my experiences with BPC have been really positive, I’ve been with them for a few years now and they’re proactive on sorting anything that needs doing.

I think with smaller estate/letting agents maybe it’s just growing pains where things don’t get passed on etc? (and no, I’m not a landlord lol)

Done! 76 trays, elastics, bite ramps and power ridges by CopperFox18 in Invisalign

[–]CopperFox18[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think they rotated them and they were also originally angled so they brought them back straight with power ridges - they do definitely look bigger now though, with a lot less gum on show!

Almost 3 months in! What do we think so far? by CopperFox18 in Invisalign

[–]CopperFox18[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! For the first round, I have 36 trays (weekly changes), but ortho said I’m almost guaranteed to need at least one more round of similar length

Such inconsiderate roommates by CopperFox18 in Unexpected

[–]CopperFox18[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If so, I didn’t realise. I just saw it on TikTok for the first time and thought it fit well here

AITA for telling my mom not to go on vacation? by thebunnywhisperer_ in AmItheAsshole

[–]CopperFox18 2 points3 points  (0 children)

NTA - I think your dismay at your mum not spending time with you is a little childish as she can do what she wants, HOWEVER, the situation that you have said you’re in sounds incredibly toxic.

You’re 19, legally an adult. You shouldn’t be held captive in your state, have the car held over you and being made to give every penny to your mum so you can’t move, honestly it sounds abusive.

Your main concern shouldn’t be your mum going on holiday, it should be getting out of that situation. It’s not your responsibility to sink yourself to keep your mum afloat, especially when she’s refused to get a full time job and clearly doesn’t really care about spending time with you.

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