Today’s recap is of the BBC’s skincare documentary The Truth About Looking Good. Presented by journalist Cherry Healey, this show is part of The Truth About…franchise. On this occasion they aimed to investigate the truth about cosmetics. Cherry and a team of scientists independently tested cosmetics to try and find out if there’s any evidence […]
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Could You Live In A Tiny Home?
A tiny home might just be the perfect solution for some would-be first-time buyers, but they seem rarer in the UK than the US despite their advantages. We’re taught bigger is better as children. It seems ironic that in the land of giant everything for the sake of it, more and more Americans are rejecting […]
Are Fixer Uppers Worth The Savings To First-Time Buyers?
First-time buyers can make big savings with fixer uppers in snazzy locations. However, some projects might swallow any discount with the glam work needed. What is a fixer upper? Fixer uppers might need renovation, or refurbishment. These words are sometimes used interchangeably. However, when doing your research, expect renovation to refer to things like making […]
How to Live Mortgage Free With Sarah Beeny Recap: Episode 6
Welcome to the final part of my notes on How to Live Mortgage Free. This six-part series was presented by property expert Sarah Beeny for Channel 4. The show was designed to provide alternatives to traditional buying and selling because the UK market has got so expensive. This show is for you if you don’t […]
How To Live Mortgage Free With Sarah Beeny Recap: Episode 5
Listen to “011: Would You Live In A Bus? Mortgage Free Living” on Spreaker. Welcome to part five of my notes on How To Live Mortgage Free. This six-part series was presented by property expert Sarah Beeny for Channel 4. The show was designed to provide alternatives to traditional buying and selling because the UK […]
How To Live Mortgage Free With Sarah Beeny Recap: Episode 4
Welcome to part four of my notes on How To Live Mortgage Free. This six-part series was presented by property expert Sarah Beeny for Channel 4. The show was designed to provide alternatives to traditional buying and selling because the UK market can be so expensive. The projects so far varied wildly in price, and […]
How To Live Mortgage Free With Sarah Beeny Recap: Episode 3
Welcome to part three of my notes on How To Live Mortgage Free. This six-part series was presented by property expert Sarah Beeny for Channel 4. The show was designed to provide alternatives to traditional buying and selling because the UK market can be so expensive. This instalment covered another houseboat case study, so if […]
How To Live Mortgage Free With Sarah Beeny Recap: Episode 2
Welcome to part two of my notes on How To Live Mortgage Free. This six-part series was presented by property expert Sarah Beeny for Channel 4. The show was designed to provide alternatives to traditional buying and selling because the UK market can be so expensive. In part one I recapped the following ideas: I […]
How To Live Mortgage Free With Sarah Beeny Recap: Episode 1
As a wannabe first time buyer I took notes. If you missed the show, this blog series is my recap of the case studies in each episode. When I saw the programme, it looked unlikely that I would ever be able to save and borrow enough to buy a typical bricks and mortar home. I […]
How I Saved Half My Wages For A Deposit While Renting In London
As the Fresh Prince might say, sit right there, I’ll tell you how I saved half my wages for a house deposit while renting in London without living on fresh air. While my personal finance skills are clearly better than my musical timing, I also wasn’t living for free with family and paid my own […]
