Owning your own home

Materials are about 50% more but the labour should be like-for-like

I would disagree the raw materials are cheap in my experience it is the time/labour getting the stuff on/making sure it doesn't dry out too quickly etc more of a faff than cement

New bay plus 7 other windows, and a new front door was £12000 pre-vat.

@cjr hope that helps

I found windows around 1k a piece, bays made up of 3 windows but the small ones being less and the main one being a bit more.

Thanks, it’s very useful

Tiled

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Looks bloody great.
You going curtain or screen?

Lovely.

That looks great!

Screen for sure. Not thought about it yet though. Will try and find something that fits the vibe nicely.

Also started fitting the kitchen today. Nice job if you’re methodical and happy to offer stuff up for measuring 10+ times before cutting.

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That gap between base units is 932 mm wide. It needs to take 2x and panels at 18mm and a range that is 895mm. Too close for comfort I think.

Will try and find something that fits the vibe nicely.

Which one did Churchill have?

Looks excellent though, I am in awe of how you just learnt it all and did it .. TOP MAN-ing!

Why wouldn't you tile the floor under the bath?

Is this the one from DIY kitchens?

Because the bath is being boxed in so there isn't any need to tile there.

Don't tell him about behind kitchen units.

I love the green of those tiles - stunning !!

I doubt there is a wall behind my kitchen units, let alone tiles, given the drafts we get

I guess you could if you wanted but a waste of money. You’ll never see it once boxed in.

Yep

Fair play @Señor_Bear you’ve done a bloody good job the last few months. Maximum respect mate - hope you guys have a lovely xmas!

Starting to come together.

Extra bit of kitchen is looking somewhat better. Can't say I particularly enjoyed doing it though. Crooked walls and floors made it a real ballache. Happy with the result though.

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anyone familiar with help to buy?

we are two years into our 5 year interest free loan, and im keen to get on top of things sooner than later to avoid paying more than needed.

Is it a feasible tactic to attempt to lower the value of the house in order to owe less? (as its done by % of property value rather than a set ££)

need a Vacuum cleaner looking at the Shark Lift-Away Upright Vacuum Cleaner with TruePet NV602UKT in the sales, i remember the sharks being given the thumbs up is this still the case or have other challengers appeared.
https://sharkclean.co.uk/product/shark-lift-away-upright-vacuum-cleaner-with-truepet-nv602ukt-zidNV602UKT