House of DOOM - Page 8

LeperousDust · 28-03-2011, 22:15

That's the thing i have a sensible head, i know how to plan, and over plan, and then plan some more. I'm as patient as anything when it comes to getting the right deal be it something big (a flat) or just my next mobile phone, i never really attempt anything and expect results there and then. That's why i think this would really suit me.

Budget wise i KNOW i'd be fine, i'm as you describe yourself, the kinda person to book a return flight only to South Africa 1.5 months ago for 24 days via holland) and then work the rest out as i go along. But when it comes to vital budget or "important stuff" i'm well within my limits, i tend to "round" significantly to the favour of a catastrophe

Anyway my father is the same, DIY king and fixes everything for everyone locally. I follow in his footsteps and if somethings physically broken i'll damn well fix it, at times where most people would buy new or look elsewhere... The last thing that worries me about doing any of this would be DIY!

Problem is i don't have any real working capital at all right now and didn't really think of where to look etc... I've obviously only ever rented, everything is that arena is daunting and i generally just can't be bothered, because at the end of the day my salary is beyond pitiful and any type of FA or bank manager would laugh pretty hard i'd imagine. So barriers to entry in my eyes seem fairly huge!

It would suit me fine as i dont care where i live or if i have a permanent abode (you're talking to the guy who spent 6 months in a hostel in the city he "lives" in

). I don't have a huge amount of personal belongings that i really need to shift round all the time...

All lots to think about i guess! Really need to sensibly save money before anything, so should probably stop travelling at the drop of a hat!

LeperousDust · 28-03-2011, 22:15

*oops* mobile internet...

Pheebs · 28-03-2011, 22:19

Being a perfectionist is gooood buuut... you have to curb your enthusiasm slightly and be sure to know you're doing this to make money annnd as much as you may wanna make a palace you make to sell and profit. All of which I'm sure you'd deal with... but I buckle and whine slightly at the final touches... like carpets. Meh. Didn't want them, cheapest and quickest way to sort the house out though. And ideally I'd like a runner for the stairs. But noooot at £35per metre! Heh.

Move down here, go part time and help me out

*edit* Oh and banks aren't "investing in property" at the moment. I did a rally of them a couple of weeks back and despite the fact I had over two thirds of a deposit for a house and in 4months time (estimation) the rest and in the mean time this property to cover that... they smiled and turned away.

Absolute gits.

LeperousDust · 28-03-2011, 23:22

Seriously pheebs if we werent opposite ends of the UK then i'd more than consider, only decent thing about my job is its total flexibility, makes it perfect for this kind of work.

Oh well i guess i'll do a lot more serious thinking as i said, i'll entertain the fact, but i dont feel like i'm near any sort of position to start this kind of project, its not something you can pick up and put down!

Cheers! Can't wait to see your finished product

Pheebs · 28-03-2011, 23:38

Can't wait to find my dagnammit camera!!! It's all changing rapidly and I have no photos of all the elbow grease going into it! Hahaha!

Ahh you'll get there Mr LD

Might be a bit slow to begin with - if you can get a 10% deposit and then get someone to agree to mortgage the rest on a steady wage then start off small and get to an auction or chase after repossessions. Something will crop up and then just work from your wage to do up. Sacrifices will have to be made though! No holiday for over a year me, and last year I went months without a bath/shower in my home, on off electrics, no kitchen and no heating! My days were working full time then home to do DIY! If you can grin and bare that for a few years you'll be laughing! And weeks like the past couple I've been up at silly o clock and working through to 7pm at the earliest! It's not easy, but if you enjoy it, canny complain!

I'm so fortunate. I do love it though. Absolutely billion percent love it. Although today has been hard and I should really go bed now as so sleepy but cannot move from my sofa! Got a friend coming tomorrow afternoon so need to get my bum in gear early on to finish off floorboards.

*yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwww wn*

Nom nom.

Hopefully after the sale of this one I will have a quick holiday somewhere!

Nuh night. Bed bed. Snooze. YAWN. Better-not-sleep-walk-I'll-be-miffed. *streeeeeeetch*

Zed.

Garp · 28-03-2011, 23:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pheebs

Hopefully after the sale of this one I will have a quick holiday somewhere!

I know two people (and a cat) on a beautiful pacific island that could provide accommodation

Pheebs · 29-03-2011, 10:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Garp

I know two people (and a cat) on a beautiful pacific island that could provide accommodation

This... is... tempting!!!

Very tempting indeedy

Kitten · 29-03-2011, 11:58

isn't it! He said something similar on twitter. We should ALL GO!!

PILEYONROSIE

Pheebs · 09-04-2011, 19:18

LOOK WHAT I MADE!!

Not finished yet, but made out of old broken pallets and bits of wood I found about the place! Need another pallet to do doors and fill gaps but YAY ME!

I am SUPER proud of me! Super proud! I'm normally crud with wood!

Mark · 09-04-2011, 20:37

You might want to turn the bin round so the handle points outwards.

28-03-2011, 22:15	#71
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	That's the thing i have a sensible head, i know how to plan, and over plan, and then plan some more. I'm as patient as anything when it comes to getting the right deal be it something big (a flat) or just my next mobile phone, i never really attempt anything and expect results there and then. That's why i think this would really suit me. Budget wise i KNOW i'd be fine, i'm as you describe yourself, the kinda person to book a return flight only to South Africa 1.5 months ago for 24 days via holland) and then work the rest out as i go along. But when it comes to vital budget or "important stuff" i'm well within my limits, i tend to "round" significantly to the favour of a catastrophe Anyway my father is the same, DIY king and fixes everything for everyone locally. I follow in his footsteps and if somethings physically broken i'll damn well fix it, at times where most people would buy new or look elsewhere... The last thing that worries me about doing any of this would be DIY! Problem is i don't have any real working capital at all right now and didn't really think of where to look etc... I've obviously only ever rented, everything is that arena is daunting and i generally just can't be bothered, because at the end of the day my salary is beyond pitiful and any type of FA or bank manager would laugh pretty hard i'd imagine. So barriers to entry in my eyes seem fairly huge! It would suit me fine as i dont care where i live or if i have a permanent abode (you're talking to the guy who spent 6 months in a hostel in the city he "lives" in ). I don't have a huge amount of personal belongings that i really need to shift round all the time... All lots to think about i guess! Really need to sensibly save money before anything, so should probably stop travelling at the drop of a hat! __________________

28-03-2011, 22:15	#72
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	oops mobile internet... __________________ Last edited by LeperousDust; 28-03-2011 at 22:24. Reason: double post

28-03-2011, 22:19	#73
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Being a perfectionist is gooood buuut... you have to curb your enthusiasm slightly and be sure to know you're doing this to make money annnd as much as you may wanna make a palace you make to sell and profit. All of which I'm sure you'd deal with... but I buckle and whine slightly at the final touches... like carpets. Meh. Didn't want them, cheapest and quickest way to sort the house out though. And ideally I'd like a runner for the stairs. But noooot at £35per metre! Heh. Move down here, go part time and help me out edit Oh and banks aren't "investing in property" at the moment. I did a rally of them a couple of weeks back and despite the fact I had over two thirds of a deposit for a house and in 4months time (estimation) the rest and in the mean time this property to cover that... they smiled and turned away. Absolute gits. __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk Last edited by Pheebs; 28-03-2011 at 22:22.

28-03-2011, 23:22	#74
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Seriously pheebs if we werent opposite ends of the UK then i'd more than consider, only decent thing about my job is its total flexibility, makes it perfect for this kind of work. Oh well i guess i'll do a lot more serious thinking as i said, i'll entertain the fact, but i dont feel like i'm near any sort of position to start this kind of project, its not something you can pick up and put down! Cheers! Can't wait to see your finished product __________________

28-03-2011, 23:38	#75
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	Can't wait to find my dagnammit camera!!! It's all changing rapidly and I have no photos of all the elbow grease going into it! Hahaha! Ahh you'll get there Mr LD Might be a bit slow to begin with - if you can get a 10% deposit and then get someone to agree to mortgage the rest on a steady wage then start off small and get to an auction or chase after repossessions. Something will crop up and then just work from your wage to do up. Sacrifices will have to be made though! No holiday for over a year me, and last year I went months without a bath/shower in my home, on off electrics, no kitchen and no heating! My days were working full time then home to do DIY! If you can grin and bare that for a few years you'll be laughing! And weeks like the past couple I've been up at silly o clock and working through to 7pm at the earliest! It's not easy, but if you enjoy it, canny complain! I'm so fortunate. I do love it though. Absolutely billion percent love it. Although today has been hard and I should really go bed now as so sleepy but cannot move from my sofa! Got a friend coming tomorrow afternoon so need to get my bum in gear early on to finish off floorboards. yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwww wn Nom nom. Hopefully after the sale of this one I will have a quick holiday somewhere! Nuh night. Bed bed. Snooze. YAWN. Better-not-sleep-walk-I'll-be-miffed. streeeeeeetch Zed. __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

29-03-2011, 11:58	#78
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	isn't it! He said something similar on twitter. We should ALL GO!! PILEYONROSIE __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

09-04-2011, 19:18	#79
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	LOOK WHAT I MADE!! Not finished yet, but made out of old broken pallets and bits of wood I found about the place! Need another pallet to do doors and fill gaps but YAY ME! I am SUPER proud of me! Super proud! I'm normally crud with wood! __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

09-04-2011, 20:37	#80
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	You might want to turn the bin round so the handle points outwards.