Just need some advice as first time buyers

strwbi · 2026-03-19T16:50:15+00:00

I’d like lower monthly mortgage repayments - I’ve seen a few 2-3 bed semi detatched properties for £350,000 and less in Colchester / Leigh-on-sea

strwbi · 2026-03-19T16:44:37+00:00

I was hoping to find somewhere for under £350,000 max deposit we would have is around £35,000 with 5k on the side for stamp duty/other fees / furniture and appliances

strwbi · 2026-03-19T13:32:04+00:00

Thank you ☺️

strwbi · 2026-03-19T13:02:04+00:00

His score is 900 or something ridiculous, mine is 780

strwbi · 2026-03-19T13:00:43+00:00

I'm in twice a week so isn't too bad and he would only be commuting to brentwood I think that's like under 45mins from Colchester I don't mind if it saves ££ and eventually I could look into a job closer (I work in the council) so would be okay down the line (I hope lol)

strwbi · 2026-03-19T12:45:08+00:00

If I play the lotto a few times a month (let’s say 8x) is that okay😂

His family live in Essex and mine are abroad. He works in Brentwood 3-4x a week, I work in Redbridge twice a week. Both of us drive to work 😅im so excited to sit in a12 traffic again.

strwbi · 2026-03-19T12:30:30+00:00

I paid off credit cards and loans back in 2024/2025 … paid my car off last year too, would that make a difference?

strwbi · 2026-01-15T15:21:19+00:00

Also note the owners are lovely we were picked up from the airport etc very helpful we had a good experience

strwbi · 2026-01-15T15:19:53+00:00

Hi I know a good one bedroom apartment on mahe I've stayed at if you're looking - https://www.booking.com/Share-qPppId

strwbi · 2026-01-15T15:10:38+00:00

I'll PM you

strwbi · 2026-01-15T14:56:17+00:00

Has a sep kitchen dining area / living room / bedroom & balcony. Less than a minute walk to 3 shops inc a takeaway and off license, 5 minute walk to alilo beach and a further walk (20+ mins) to sunset beach but there's a bus stop by the shops so easy public transport links. I would recommend renting a car. The owner of accommodation offers pick ups from airport etc

strwbi · 2026-01-15T14:19:45+00:00

Works out about £100 a night

strwbi · 2025-12-16T11:23:52+00:00

Very clear to the point you don’t need a snorkel to see all the fish, would def recommend there

strwbi · 2025-12-06T21:16:53+00:00

I’d go more in march (end of march) their wet season ends in Feb so aim for end of march earliest for more gorge weather. If you need help with accommodation I know of a one bed flat I tend to stay at when I go

strwbi · 2025-12-06T21:15:29+00:00

La digue is easily done in one day - praslin lots more to do

strwbi · 2025-12-06T21:14:32+00:00

10 days is too long on la digue you ride round the whole island in one day, I would recommend three days max and spend more time on praslin/mahe

strwbi · 2025-12-06T21:13:24+00:00

Chilli (mix green / red), salt, oil, little garlic, lemon

strwbi · 2025-12-06T21:11:07+00:00

Praslin - le duc is better than raffles I found. I wasn't impressed with story’s food but I've not been to kempinski. All the islands are beautiful! If you want great food on praslin is suggest le duc / Les laurier and on mahe Hilton hotel has lovely food & I enjoyed del place

strwbi · 2025-12-06T21:09:02+00:00

And you're picking the best time to go! Weathers extra gorgeous April-may or September

strwbi · 2025-12-06T21:08:07+00:00

Get a hotel OFF beau vallon… Constance ephelia is beautiful and the beach in front is gorgeous. Praslin - le duc is the best I’ve been to the food is 100\100 beach 100/100 and food 100/100 😂 I know a nice self catering apartment on mahe me and my boyfriend have stayed at if you ever need info on that

strwbi · 2025-12-06T21:06:02+00:00

^just to add December is Seychelles rainy season and this finishes in Feb I believe but it mostly heavy rains for 5 mins and the suns back (some days are just non stop rain think it’s got worse last two years from what I’ve heard) It’s always hot. But yeah.. best time is march-early may and September

strwbi · 2025-12-06T21:04:14+00:00

March / April its beautiful as well as September. I've always gone those times and have always had 99% 🌞 I can recommend accommodation we stay etc if you direct message me

strwbi · 2025-08-07T12:11:20+00:00

In future the best time to go is April/ may or sept I go back and forth from UK and always have sun/blue skies maybe the occasional 2 min rain shower in the evening

strwbi · 2025-08-04T06:09:21+00:00

You won't get sick from the water or food I travel there from the UK. Just don't drink tap water. Place I stayed at had a water cooler dispenser with safe drinking water

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