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Title: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: DJW on March 04, 2024, 06:06:53 pm
A couple of articles have popped up this week where families on £60,000 income  are struggling to live due to high mortgage payments and the cost of living.

Shocking really. Wonder if they have a window cleaner!
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: ֍Winp®oClean֍ on March 04, 2024, 06:57:36 pm
A couple of articles have popped up this week where families on £60,000 income  are struggling to live due to high mortgage payments and the cost of living.

Shocking really. Wonder if they have a window cleaner!

The size of some peoples mortgages these days is quite scary! Think our generation were one of the last to end up with nice, good sized houses with relatively small mortgages. Plus we've enjoyed record low interest rates for many years.
Housing prices these days are just silly!
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: deeege on March 04, 2024, 10:21:33 pm
A couple of articles have popped up this week where families on £60,000 income  are struggling to live due to high mortgage payments and the cost of living.

Shocking really. Wonder if they have a window cleaner!

I bet they all have new iPhones, full Sky TV package and eat 2 or 3 takeaways a week.

Some people just have no clue how to run their finances, they could earn £200k a year and still be skint.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Smudger on March 05, 2024, 12:03:35 am
People spend to their earning power - most never think life might take a nasty turn south....
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: AuRavelling79 on March 05, 2024, 06:47:21 am
A couple of articles have popped up this week where families on £60,000 income  are struggling to live due to high mortgage payments and the cost of living.

Shocking really. Wonder if they have a window cleaner!

I bet they all have new iPhones, full Sky TV package and eat 2 or 3 takeaways a week.

Some people just have no clue how to run their finances, they could earn £200k a year and still be skint.

Before getting married I ran a car and a motorbike. Sold the car to put towards deposit. When we married, sold the motorbike and got a car again.

Did an extra job on Saturdays in a hardware shop to save money.

No TV for a year until my parents gave us their old one and we could afford the license fee.

Honeymoon in the Brecon Beacons borrowing dad's car.

Packed lunches and a thermos flask (still do)

Jumpers for goalposts, lived in a dustbin.

Point being - easy to waste money on distractions -

Sacrifices.

When my son in law turns up to fill his van with bought coffee and a cake in his hand I think 'that's a fiver you've wasted'  ;D
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: zesty on March 05, 2024, 08:04:48 am
People spend to their earning power - most never think life might take a nasty turn south....

Yep.

That’s why I run my paid off custom, and we drive a boring Peugeot 3008 suv .

No car finance. We’re being sensible by putting the money into the house at the moment. Once we have finished the house. I might then upgrade the van and car.

You can’t have it all at the same time!

There are so many people with flash cars on tick but no money at the end of the month it’s crazy.


Mate of ours had to liquidate his company because he couldn’t manage his finances. Had a flash car, but ended up broke.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Bungle on March 05, 2024, 04:40:13 pm
A couple of articles have popped up this week where families on £60,000 income  are struggling to live due to high mortgage payments and the cost of living.

Shocking really. Wonder if they have a window cleaner!

I bet they all have new iPhones, full Sky TV package and eat 2 or 3 takeaways a week.

Some people just have no clue how to run their finances, they could earn £200k a year and still be skint.

Before getting married I ran a car and a motorbike. Sold the car to put towards deposit. When we married, sold the motorbike and got a car again.

Did an extra job on Saturdays in a hardware shop to save money.

No TV for a year until my parents gave us their old one and we could afford the license fee.

Honeymoon in the Brecon Beacons borrowing dad's car.

Packed lunches and a thermos flask (still do)

Jumpers for goalposts, lived in a dustbin.

Point being - easy to waste money on distractions -

Sacrifices.

When my son in law turns up to fill his van with bought coffee and a cake in his hand I think 'that's a fiver you've wasted'  ;D

Spot on! My philosophy has always been 'if I can't afford it I can't have it.' My dad taught me the value of money. We used to mow lawns on a Saturday after he'd done a full week in a factory. And on a Sunday I would go out car washing. The car washing paid for my petrol for my moped. For the week. He did well for himself, better than a factory worker should have done. He watched his pennies and because of that he could afford a brand new detached house in a nice area and run two cars. My Mrs isn't quite the same as me. I have to rein her in a bit. She wanted to take the dog to the groomers for a wash and blow costing £30. I said sod that I'll do it for free. Anything I buy I value it against how many houses I have to clean. It gets you thinking if you think this way.

Don't live beyond your means and you'll be ok 👍
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: dd on March 05, 2024, 05:25:53 pm
If you get fed up with window cleaning Bungle maybe you could go into dog grooming.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: KS Cleaning on March 05, 2024, 06:07:04 pm
I like to enjoy the fruits of my labour. House improvements, expensive cars, holidays. The wife has just had to reign me in as I was about to buy a new car, I still might if I can talk her round😆. As the saying goes, there are no pockets in a shroud!
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Splash & dash on March 05, 2024, 06:12:25 pm
I like to enjoy the fruits of my labour. House improvements, expensive cars, holidays. The wife has just had to reign me in as I was about to buy a new car, I still might if I can talk her round😆. As the saying goes, there are no pockets in a shroud!


What are you looking at getting ? Not a T ROCK I hope 😂😂😂😂
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: dazmond on March 05, 2024, 06:22:46 pm
I like to enjoy the fruits of my labour. House improvements, expensive cars, holidays. The wife has just had to reign me in as I was about to buy a new car, I still might if I can talk her round😆. As the saying goes, there are no pockets in a shroud!

I'm the same.....life is short we ll all be dead soon so might as well go on the nice holidays now while we re in good health,drive a  new car if you want.....

Just don't overstretch yourself.thats never a good thing....as long as you can afford it why not?👍😎

If you ve got more money coming in than going out on  a consistent basis year after year then your living right!
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: dazmond on March 05, 2024, 06:26:25 pm
I like to enjoy the fruits of my labour. House improvements, expensive cars, holidays. The wife has just had to reign me in as I was about to buy a new car, I still might if I can talk her round😆. As the saying goes, there are no pockets in a shroud!


What are you looking at getting ? Not a T ROCK I hope 😂😂😂😂

It's called a T-ROC R line DSG in black of course!👍😄

It's all ordered and should be on my drive by the end of the month.😎👍
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: dazmond on March 05, 2024, 06:29:02 pm
I like to enjoy the fruits of my labour. House improvements, expensive cars, holidays. The wife has just had to reign me in as I was about to buy a new car, I still might if I can talk her round😆. As the saying goes, there are no pockets in a shroud!

Ibiza in May(5 star hotel of course)then 10 days in Lanzarote at the end of August(all paid for in full)....😃
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: KS Cleaning on March 05, 2024, 06:34:41 pm
I like to enjoy the fruits of my labour. House improvements, expensive cars, holidays. The wife has just had to reign me in as I was about to buy a new car, I still might if I can talk her round😆. As the saying goes, there are no pockets in a shroud!


What are you looking at getting ? Not a T ROCK I hope 😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣…A Porsche Macan GTS,  part of the VW group right enough😁
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: KS Cleaning on March 05, 2024, 06:37:37 pm
I like to enjoy the fruits of my labour. House improvements, expensive cars, holidays. The wife has just had to reign me in as I was about to buy a new car, I still might if I can talk her round😆. As the saying goes, there are no pockets in a shroud!

Ibiza in May(5 star hotel of course)then 10 days in Lanzarote at the end of August(all paid for in full)....😃
I’ve got Ibiza in May too, but it’s a Stag weekend so I’ll be slumming it! Benidorm for an over 35’s football tournament in June, then family holiday to Turkey in July.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Shrek on March 05, 2024, 06:47:28 pm
I like to enjoy the fruits of my labour. House improvements, expensive cars, holidays. The wife has just had to reign me in as I was about to buy a new car, I still might if I can talk her round😆. As the saying goes, there are no pockets in a shroud!

Ibiza in May(5 star hotel of course)then 10 days in Lanzarote at the end of August(all paid for in full)....😃
I’ve got Ibiza in May too, but it’s a Stag weekend so I’ll be slumming it! Benidorm for an over 35’s football tournament in June, then family holiday to Turkey in July.


Ooh turkey 🇹🇷 in July 😰 40°! 🥵
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: dazmond on March 05, 2024, 06:47:52 pm
A couple of articles have popped up this week where families on £60,000 income  are struggling to live due to high mortgage payments and the cost of living.

Shocking really. Wonder if they have a window cleaner!

60k isn't that much if it's joint income (once tax and insurance is taken out).throw in a £2k a month mortgage and a couple of kids and you'll just get by.

When I move in with the missus we ll have a combined income of £80k+ a year.no mortgage,kids flown the nest so we should have plenty of money for more holidays,taking it a bit easier and enjoying life!👍🙂
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Stoots on March 05, 2024, 06:53:28 pm
Ive just aquired a 2007 nissan note with 120k on it for free  ;D

Relative died and they wanted shut of it as short mot and had an engine fault

Ive fixed it with a 25 quid part and will run it as my fishing weapon for a  few months then flog it probably                   
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Bungle on March 05, 2024, 07:31:09 pm
If you get fed up with window cleaning Bungle maybe you could go into dog grooming.

£30 for cleaning a smeggy dog? F0@k that 😂

Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Splash & dash on March 05, 2024, 07:38:45 pm
I like to enjoy the fruits of my labour. House improvements, expensive cars, holidays. The wife has just had to reign me in as I was about to buy a new car, I still might if I can talk her round😆. As the saying goes, there are no pockets in a shroud!


What are you looking at getting ? Not a T ROCK I hope 😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣…A Porsche Macan GTS,  part of the VW group right enough😁

The Audi SQ5 is very similar, the Porsche is nice but a brake service is very expensive 😰😰😰😰as is all service costs with them , the nearest dealer to me is 110 miles away .
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: KS Cleaning on March 05, 2024, 08:00:39 pm
I like to enjoy the fruits of my labour. House improvements, expensive cars, holidays. The wife has just had to reign me in as I was about to buy a new car, I still might if I can talk her round😆. As the saying goes, there are no pockets in a shroud!


What are you looking at getting ? Not a T ROCK I hope 😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣…A Porsche Macan GTS,  part of the VW group right enough😁

The Audi SQ5 is very similar, the Porsche is nice but a brake service is very expensive 😰😰😰😰as is all service costs with them , the nearest dealer to me is 110 miles away .
Had an SQ5 from 2015-2018, decent car but the Porsche is on a different level. I agree servicing is very expensive nowadays for the premier marques, a bit of a rip off to be honest. I have 2 dealerships within 30 miles and  4 within 100 miles🤤
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Splash & dash on March 05, 2024, 08:13:25 pm
I like to enjoy the fruits of my labour. House improvements, expensive cars, holidays. The wife has just had to reign me in as I was about to buy a new car, I still might if I can talk her round😆. As the saying goes, there are no pockets in a shroud!


What are you looking at getting ? Not a T ROCK I hope 😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣…A Porsche Macan GTS,  part of the VW group right enough😁

The Audi SQ5 is very similar, the Porsche is nice but a brake service is very expensive 😰😰😰😰as is all service costs with them , the nearest dealer to me is 110 miles away .
Had an SQ5 from 2015-2018, decent car but the Porsche is on a different level. I agree servicing is very expensive nowadays for the premier marques, a bit of a rip off to be honest. I have 2 dealerships within 30 miles and  4 within 100 miles🤤


You want one of theses 😂😂(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1709669601_IMG_3160.jpeg)
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: KS Cleaning on March 05, 2024, 08:32:03 pm
Cayenne? A wee bit too big for me.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Splash & dash on March 05, 2024, 08:33:35 pm
Cayenne? A wee bit too big for me.

Yes v8 loves petrol 😂😂😂
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: DJW on March 05, 2024, 08:53:22 pm
Do you strap the tank in or use a trolley?
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: KS Cleaning on March 05, 2024, 08:56:18 pm
Aye the V8’s are something else! They are becoming a dying breed. I had a Mercedes C63 Coupe 4.0 V8, the sound and performance was brilliant, best car I’ve owned to date. Anyways, I think we are at risk of being told to open a new thread in the  non cleaning related section, so better sign off😉
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: KS Cleaning on March 05, 2024, 08:56:43 pm
Do you strap the tank in or use a trolley?
🤣
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: KS Cleaning on March 05, 2024, 09:37:20 pm
I like to enjoy the fruits of my labour. House improvements, expensive cars, holidays. The wife has just had to reign me in as I was about to buy a new car, I still might if I can talk her round😆. As the saying goes, there are no pockets in a shroud!

Ibiza in May(5 star hotel of course)then 10 days in Lanzarote at the end of August(all paid for in full)....😃
I’ve got Ibiza in May too, but it’s a Stag weekend so I’ll be slumming it! Benidorm for an over 35’s football tournament in June, then family holiday to Turkey in July.


Ooh turkey 🇹🇷 in July 😰 40°! 🥵
We’ve been in July about 4 times😎 pools are nice and warm and there’s plenty of places you can take shade for a 🍺
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: deeege on March 05, 2024, 11:08:28 pm
A couple of articles have popped up this week where families on £60,000 income  are struggling to live due to high mortgage payments and the cost of living.

Shocking really. Wonder if they have a window cleaner!

60k isn't that much if it's joint income (once tax and insurance is taken out).throw in a £2k a month mortgage and a couple of kids and you'll just get by.

When I move in with the missus we ll have a combined income of £80k+ a year.no mortgage,kids flown the nest so we should have plenty of money for more holidays,taking it a bit easier and enjoying life!👍🙂

If you ever move in with the Mrs your finances will be the same as they are now apart from you’ll be saving £300 a month in rent on your flat.  :D

What’s taken you so long Daz? You’ve been putting it off for years now.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: dazmond on March 06, 2024, 07:57:11 am
A couple of articles have popped up this week where families on £60,000 income  are struggling to live due to high mortgage payments and the cost of living.

Shocking really. Wonder if they have a window cleaner!

60k isn't that much if it's joint income (once tax and insurance is taken out).throw in a £2k a month mortgage and a couple of kids and you'll just get by.

When I move in with the missus we ll have a combined income of £80k+ a year.no mortgage,kids flown the nest so we should have plenty of money for more holidays,taking it a bit easier and enjoying life!👍🙂

If you ever move in with the Mrs your finances will be the same as they are now apart from you’ll be saving £300 a month in rent on your flat.  :D

What’s taken you so long Daz? You’ve been putting it off for years now.

Her daughter and boyfriend have not moved out yet.their looking at 2 houses this Saturday.theyve been saving up for a deposit.

I'll be at least £6k a year better off living with the missus....😄👍
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: deeege on March 06, 2024, 09:19:37 am
A couple of articles have popped up this week where families on £60,000 income  are struggling to live due to high mortgage payments and the cost of living.

Shocking really. Wonder if they have a window cleaner!

60k isn't that much if it's joint income (once tax and insurance is taken out).throw in a £2k a month mortgage and a couple of kids and you'll just get by.

When I move in with the missus we ll have a combined income of £80k+ a year.no mortgage,kids flown the nest so we should have plenty of money for more holidays,taking it a bit easier and enjoying life!👍🙂

If you ever move in with the Mrs your finances will be the same as they are now apart from you’ll be saving £300 a month in rent on your flat.  :D

What’s taken you so long Daz? You’ve been putting it off for years now.

Her daughter and boyfriend have not moved out yet.their looking at 2 houses this Saturday.theyve been saving up for a deposit.

I'll be at least £6k a year better off living with the missus....😄👍


Won’t you be contributing to the household bills then? Council Tax, gas/elec, water, home insurances, home maintenance etc etc?

Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: cgh window cleaning on March 06, 2024, 12:19:20 pm
I like to enjoy the fruits of my labour. House improvements, expensive cars, holidays. The wife has just had to reign me in as I was about to buy a new car, I still might if I can talk her round😆. As the saying goes, there are no pockets in a shroud!


What are you looking at getting ? Not a T ROCK I hope 😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣…A Porsche Macan GTS,  part of the VW group right enough😁

The Audi SQ5 is very similar, the Porsche is nice but a brake service is very expensive 😰😰😰😰as is all service costs with them , the nearest dealer to me is 110 miles away .
Had an SQ5 from 2015-2018, decent car but the Porsche is on a different level. I agree servicing is very expensive nowadays for the premier marques, a bit of a rip off to be honest. I have 2 dealerships within 30 miles and  4 within 100 miles🤤


You want one of theses 😂😂(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1709669601_IMG_3160.jpeg)



Very nice @splash
What made you get this going from the Audi and not get the RSq8
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: cgh window cleaning on March 06, 2024, 12:23:26 pm
@Dazmond
Her daughter and boyfriend have not moved out yet.their looking at 2 houses this Saturday.theyve been saving up for a deposit.

I'll be at least £6k a year better off living with the missus....😄👍
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Why not buy your flat with the council discount you’re mad not to.

Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Slacky on March 06, 2024, 03:28:19 pm
A couple of articles have popped up this week where families on £60,000 income  are struggling to live due to high mortgage payments and the cost of living.

Shocking really. Wonder if they have a window cleaner!

60k isn't that much if it's joint income (once tax and insurance is taken out).throw in a £2k a month mortgage and a couple of kids and you'll just get by.

When I move in with the missus we ll have a combined income of £80k+ a year.no mortgage,kids flown the nest so we should have plenty of money for more holidays,taking it a bit easier and enjoying life!👍🙂

80K. Between you?

I thought you said your missus was self employed with her own business?
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Splash & dash on March 06, 2024, 03:31:21 pm
I like to enjoy the fruits of my labour. House improvements, expensive cars, holidays. The wife has just had to reign me in as I was about to buy a new car, I still might if I can talk her round😆. As the saying goes, there are no pockets in a shroud!


What are you looking at getting ? Not a T ROCK I hope 😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣…A Porsche Macan GTS,  part of the VW group right enough😁

The Audi SQ5 is very similar, the Porsche is nice but a brake service is very expensive 😰😰😰😰as is all service costs with them , the nearest dealer to me is 110 miles away .
Had an SQ5 from 2015-2018, decent car but the Porsche is on a different level. I agree servicing is very expensive nowadays for the premier marques, a bit of a rip off to be honest. I have 2 dealerships within 30 miles and  4 within 100 miles🤤


You want one of theses 😂😂(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1709669601_IMG_3160.jpeg)



Very nice @splash
What made you get this going from the Audi and not get the RSq8


The engine blew up on the Audi after 56,000 miles and it’s 35k plus vat for  a new one , put me off a bit
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Missing Link on March 06, 2024, 08:38:49 pm
We're on a variable rate mortgage.  Great during lockdown when rates were almost zero.

Not so much fun now.  ;D

It's almost doubled.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: dazmond on March 06, 2024, 10:07:14 pm
@Dazmond
Her daughter and boyfriend have not moved out yet.their looking at 2 houses this Saturday.theyve been saving up for a deposit.

I'll be at least £6k a year better off living with the missus....😄👍


Why not buy your flat with the council discount you’re mad not to.
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You can't buy housing association flats/houses.i don't want to anyway....
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: dazmond on March 06, 2024, 10:15:01 pm
A couple of articles have popped up this week where families on £60,000 income  are struggling to live due to high mortgage payments and the cost of living.

Shocking really. Wonder if they have a window cleaner!

60k isn't that much if it's joint income (once tax and insurance is taken out).throw in a £2k a month mortgage and a couple of kids and you'll just get by.

When I move in with the missus we ll have a combined income of £80k+ a year.no mortgage,kids flown the nest so we should have plenty of money for more holidays,taking it a bit easier and enjoying life!👍🙂

If you ever move in with the Mrs your finances will be the same as they are now apart from you’ll be saving £300 a month in rent on your flat.  :D

What’s taken you so long Daz? You’ve been putting it off for years now.

Her daughter and boyfriend have not moved out yet.their looking at 2 houses this Saturday.theyve been saving up for a deposit.

I'll be at least £6k a year better off living with the missus....😄👍


Won’t you be contributing to the household bills then? Council Tax, gas/elec, water, home insurances, home maintenance etc etc?

Of course but I'll still be better off by at least 6k a year.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: dd on March 07, 2024, 05:15:17 pm
We're on a variable rate mortgage.  Great during lockdown when rates were almost zero.

Not so much fun now.  ;D

It's almost doubled.
Interest rates were low for over 10 years. I just left my mortgage payment the same when they came down, and as a result paid the mortgage off a few years ago.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Bungle on March 07, 2024, 05:33:45 pm
I like to enjoy the fruits of my labour. House improvements, expensive cars, holidays. The wife has just had to reign me in as I was about to buy a new car, I still might if I can talk her round😆. As the saying goes, there are no pockets in a shroud!


What are you looking at getting ? Not a T ROCK I hope 😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣…A Porsche Macan GTS,  part of the VW group right enough😁

The Audi SQ5 is very similar, the Porsche is nice but a brake service is very expensive 😰😰😰😰as is all service costs with them , the nearest dealer to me is 110 miles away .
Had an SQ5 from 2015-2018, decent car but the Porsche is on a different level. I agree servicing is very expensive nowadays for the premier marques, a bit of a rip off to be honest. I have 2 dealerships within 30 miles and  4 within 100 miles🤤


You want one of theses 😂😂(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1709669601_IMG_3160.jpeg)

Nice car and nice house. Where did you buy the Porsche? I'm guessing you had to go up to Bristol?
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Suffolkcleaners on March 07, 2024, 06:49:18 pm
A couple of articles have popped up this week where families on £60,000 income  are struggling to live due to high mortgage payments and the cost of living.

Shocking really. Wonder if they have a window cleaner!

I bet they all have new iPhones, full Sky TV package and eat 2 or 3 takeaways a week.

Some people just have no clue how to run their finances, they could earn £200k a year and still be skint.

Before getting married I ran a car and a motorbike. Sold the car to put towards deposit. When we married, sold the motorbike and got a car again.

Did an extra job on Saturdays in a hardware shop to save money.

No TV for a year until my parents gave us their old one and we could afford the license fee.

Honeymoon in the Brecon Beacons borrowing dad's car.

Packed lunches and a thermos flask (still do)

Jumpers for goalposts, lived in a dustbin.

Point being - easy to waste money on distractions -

Sacrifices.

When my son in law turns up to fill his van with bought coffee and a cake in his hand I think 'that's a fiver you've wasted'  ;D

Spot on! My philosophy has always been 'if I can't afford it I can't have it.' My dad taught me the value of money. We used to mow lawns on a Saturday after he'd done a full week in a factory. And on a Sunday I would go out car washing. The car washing paid for my petrol for my moped. For the week. He did well for himself, better than a factory worker should have done. He watched his pennies and because of that he could afford a brand new detached house in a nice area and run two cars. My Mrs isn't quite the same as me. I have to rein her in a bit. She wanted to take the dog to the groomers for a wash and blow costing £30. I said sod that I'll do it for free. Anything I buy I value it against how many houses I have to clean. It gets you thinking if you think this way.

Don't live beyond your means and you'll be ok 👍
Sorry late to the thread….

I agree with this 100%. Too many people have a champagne lifestyle with a lemonade income! On the flip side if you can afford to live life and enjoy holidays etc then why not. I guess it’s a balancing act and circumstance depending. Also the amount of people I’ve met who are wealthy and never travel anywhere other than their local seaside resort baffles me! Each to their own bit travelling the world is a must! You have but  one life!!
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Bungle on March 07, 2024, 07:43:11 pm
A couple of articles have popped up this week where families on £60,000 income  are struggling to live due to high mortgage payments and the cost of living.

Shocking really. Wonder if they have a window cleaner!

I bet they all have new iPhones, full Sky TV package and eat 2 or 3 takeaways a week.

Some people just have no clue how to run their finances, they could earn £200k a year and still be skint.

Before getting married I ran a car and a motorbike. Sold the car to put towards deposit. When we married, sold the motorbike and got a car again.

Did an extra job on Saturdays in a hardware shop to save money.

No TV for a year until my parents gave us their old one and we could afford the license fee.

Honeymoon in the Brecon Beacons borrowing dad's car.

Packed lunches and a thermos flask (still do)

Jumpers for goalposts, lived in a dustbin.

Point being - easy to waste money on distractions -

Sacrifices.

When my son in law turns up to fill his van with bought coffee and a cake in his hand I think 'that's a fiver you've wasted'  ;D

Spot on! My philosophy has always been 'if I can't afford it I can't have it.' My dad taught me the value of money. We used to mow lawns on a Saturday after he'd done a full week in a factory. And on a Sunday I would go out car washing. The car washing paid for my petrol for my moped. For the week. He did well for himself, better than a factory worker should have done. He watched his pennies and because of that he could afford a brand new detached house in a nice area and run two cars. My Mrs isn't quite the same as me. I have to rein her in a bit. She wanted to take the dog to the groomers for a wash and blow costing £30. I said sod that I'll do it for free. Anything I buy I value it against how many houses I have to clean. It gets you thinking if you think this way.

Don't live beyond your means and you'll be ok 👍
Sorry late to the thread….

I agree with this 100%. Too many people have a champagne lifestyle with a lemonade income! On the flip side if you can afford to live life and enjoy holidays etc then why not. I guess it’s a balancing act and circumstance depending. Also the amount of people I’ve met who are wealthy and never travel anywhere other than their local seaside resort baffles me! Each to their own bit travelling the world is a must! You have but  one life!!

I wish I'd traveled when I was younger. My son is currently in Bali for two weeks then Vietnam for two weeks and then Thailand for two weeks. One of his mates who he's travelling with is going to Australia for a year straight after.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: JandS on March 07, 2024, 08:18:28 pm
Don't want to be richest man in the graveyard.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Suffolkcleaners on March 07, 2024, 09:21:55 pm
A couple of articles have popped up this week where families on £60,000 income  are struggling to live due to high mortgage payments and the cost of living.

Shocking really. Wonder if they have a window cleaner!

I bet they all have new iPhones, full Sky TV package and eat 2 or 3 takeaways a week.

Some people just have no clue how to run their finances, they could earn £200k a year and still be skint.

Before getting married I ran a car and a motorbike. Sold the car to put towards deposit. When we married, sold the motorbike and got a car again.

Did an extra job on Saturdays in a hardware shop to save money.

No TV for a year until my parents gave us their old one and we could afford the license fee.

Honeymoon in the Brecon Beacons borrowing dad's car.

Packed lunches and a thermos flask (still do)

Jumpers for goalposts, lived in a dustbin.

Point being - easy to waste money on distractions -

Sacrifices.

When my son in law turns up to fill his van with bought coffee and a cake in his hand I think 'that's a fiver you've wasted'  ;D

Spot on! My philosophy has always been 'if I can't afford it I can't have it.' My dad taught me the value of money. We used to mow lawns on a Saturday after he'd done a full week in a factory. And on a Sunday I would go out car washing. The car washing paid for my petrol for my moped. For the week. He did well for himself, better than a factory worker should have done. He watched his pennies and because of that he could afford a brand new detached house in a nice area and run two cars. My Mrs isn't quite the same as me. I have to rein her in a bit. She wanted to take the dog to the groomers for a wash and blow costing £30. I said sod that I'll do it for free. Anything I buy I value it against how many houses I have to clean. It gets you thinking if you think this way.

Don't live beyond your means and you'll be ok 👍
Sorry late to the thread….

I agree with this 100%. Too many people have a champagne lifestyle with a lemonade income! On the flip side if you can afford to live life and enjoy holidays etc then why not. I guess it’s a balancing act and circumstance depending. Also the amount of people I’ve met who are wealthy and never travel anywhere other than their local seaside resort baffles me! Each to their own bit travelling the world is a must! You have but  one life!!

I wish I'd traveled when I was younger. My son is currently in Bali for two weeks then Vietnam for two weeks and then Thailand for two weeks. One of his mates who he's travelling with is going to Australia for a year straight after.

Good for your son. I bet you get some satisfaction knowing your son is living life to the full :)

I’ve got two sons and would want them
To be the same. Barring health it’s never too late to travel 👍
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Slacky on March 07, 2024, 09:42:09 pm
A couple of articles have popped up this week where families on £60,000 income  are struggling to live due to high mortgage payments and the cost of living.

Shocking really. Wonder if they have a window cleaner!

I bet they all have new iPhones, full Sky TV package and eat 2 or 3 takeaways a week.

Some people just have no clue how to run their finances, they could earn £200k a year and still be skint.

Before getting married I ran a car and a motorbike. Sold the car to put towards deposit. When we married, sold the motorbike and got a car again.

Did an extra job on Saturdays in a hardware shop to save money.

No TV for a year until my parents gave us their old one and we could afford the license fee.

Honeymoon in the Brecon Beacons borrowing dad's car.

Packed lunches and a thermos flask (still do)

Jumpers for goalposts, lived in a dustbin.

Point being - easy to waste money on distractions -

Sacrifices.

When my son in law turns up to fill his van with bought coffee and a cake in his hand I think 'that's a fiver you've wasted'  ;D

Spot on! My philosophy has always been 'if I can't afford it I can't have it.' My dad taught me the value of money. We used to mow lawns on a Saturday after he'd done a full week in a factory. And on a Sunday I would go out car washing. The car washing paid for my petrol for my moped. For the week. He did well for himself, better than a factory worker should have done. He watched his pennies and because of that he could afford a brand new detached house in a nice area and run two cars. My Mrs isn't quite the same as me. I have to rein her in a bit. She wanted to take the dog to the groomers for a wash and blow costing £30. I said sod that I'll do it for free. Anything I buy I value it against how many houses I have to clean. It gets you thinking if you think this way.

Don't live beyond your means and you'll be ok 👍
Sorry late to the thread….

I agree with this 100%. Too many people have a champagne lifestyle with a lemonade income! On the flip side if you can afford to live life and enjoy holidays etc then why not. I guess it’s a balancing act and circumstance depending. Also the amount of people I’ve met who are wealthy and never travel anywhere other than their local seaside resort baffles me! Each to their own bit travelling the world is a must! You have but  one life!!

I wish I'd traveled when I was younger. My son is currently in Bali for two weeks then Vietnam for two weeks and then Thailand for two weeks. One of his mates who he's travelling with is going to Australia for a year straight after.

I travelled and worked for fours years when I left college. Best time of my life. Although the best is yet to come.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: ֍Winp®oClean֍ on March 07, 2024, 11:15:39 pm
Funny how we are all different. I have no desire whatsoever to travel the world, or even leave this country at all and I can afford to.
However, I live a very chilled, peaceful life. I live in a dream location in a nice 4/5 bedroom detached home with 3 balconies overlooking stunning scenery. I can literally walk out of my door and fish for Salmon. I never lock my van day or night and seldom the car either- there is zero crime in the immediate area. This is the place and position that I always dreamed of and I have achieved it without being laden with debt and retaining plenty of disposable income. I'm completely happy, content and at total peace in my surroundings and I am very grateful and feel very fortunate to be in this position. It wouldn't matter one iota to me whether I never left these shores again for the rest of my life, that desire just doesn't reside in me at all, I'm already fulfilled.
I have worked since I was 12 years old mind, I'm now 51 and have never been awarded any financial assistance nor ever claimed any state benefit. Good timing and fortune in the housing market has helped on the way- I couldn't afford to buy my own house now!!
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: DJW on March 08, 2024, 07:21:13 am
I don’t even posses a passport these days. I’ve travelled in the past and discovered many countries particularly around the Med are almost identical. The tourist hot spots embarrass me to be honest and I hate crowds.
I like flash cars but have no desire to own one. I live in the country and prefer spotting wildlife to humans.
I’m probably tight too 🙂 spending thousands to eat beans in a bath just doesn’t appeal 🤣
The ratio of property prices to annual earnings is ridiculous . Before the thread descended into a bragging competition I can understand why £60,000 is not much to get by on any more. My Son and partner combined probably earn a similar figure but have no disposable income left out of that. My daughter has little hope of even getting on the property ladder with prices in excess of £200,000 for a starter home.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Ggh on March 08, 2024, 02:13:39 pm
I don’t even posses a passport these days. I’ve travelled in the past and discovered many countries particularly around the Med are almost identical. The tourist hot spots embarrass me to be honest and I hate crowds.
I like flash cars but have no desire to own one. I live in the country and prefer spotting wildlife to humans.
I’m probably tight too 🙂 spending thousands to eat beans in a bath just doesn’t appeal 🤣
The ratio of property prices to annual earnings is ridiculous . Before the thread descended into a bragging competition I can understand why £60,000 is not much to get by on any more. My Son and partner combined probably earn a similar figure but have no disposable income left out of that. My daughter has little hope of even getting on the property ladder with prices in excess of £200,000 for a starter home.

Tell her to eat less avocados and get a cheaper phone. She’ll be able to buy a house then.

Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: dd on March 08, 2024, 04:41:37 pm
Funny how we are all different. I have no desire whatsoever to travel the world, or even leave this country at all and I can afford to.
However, I live a very chilled, peaceful life. I live in a dream location in a nice 4/5 bedroom detached home with 3 balconies overlooking stunning scenery. I can literally walk out of my door and fish for Salmon. I never lock my van day or night and seldom the car either- there is zero crime in the immediate area. This is the place and position that I always dreamed of and I have achieved it without being laden with debt and retaining plenty of disposable income. I'm completely happy, content and at total peace in my surroundings and I am very grateful and feel very fortunate to be in this position. It wouldn't matter one iota to me whether I never left these shores again for the rest of my life, that desire just doesn't reside in me at all, I'm already fulfilled.
I have worked since I was 12 years old mind, I'm now 51 and have never been awarded any financial assistance nor ever claimed any state benefit. Good timing and fortune in the housing market has helped on the way- I couldn't afford to buy my own house now!!
Where do you live Winpro?
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: ֍Winp®oClean֍ on March 08, 2024, 06:20:44 pm
Funny how we are all different. I have no desire whatsoever to travel the world, or even leave this country at all and I can afford to.
However, I live a very chilled, peaceful life. I live in a dream location in a nice 4/5 bedroom detached home with 3 balconies overlooking stunning scenery. I can literally walk out of my door and fish for Salmon. I never lock my van day or night and seldom the car either- there is zero crime in the immediate area. This is the place and position that I always dreamed of and I have achieved it without being laden with debt and retaining plenty of disposable income. I'm completely happy, content and at total peace in my surroundings and I am very grateful and feel very fortunate to be in this position. It wouldn't matter one iota to me whether I never left these shores again for the rest of my life, that desire just doesn't reside in me at all, I'm already fulfilled.
I have worked since I was 12 years old mind, I'm now 51 and have never been awarded any financial assistance nor ever claimed any state benefit. Good timing and fortune in the housing market has helped on the way- I couldn't afford to buy my own house now!!
Where do you live Winpro?

Scottish borders but originally from South Yorkshire.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Bungle on March 08, 2024, 06:43:06 pm
Funny how we are all different. I have no desire whatsoever to travel the world, or even leave this country at all and I can afford to.
However, I live a very chilled, peaceful life. I live in a dream location in a nice 4/5 bedroom detached home with 3 balconies overlooking stunning scenery. I can literally walk out of my door and fish for Salmon. I never lock my van day or night and seldom the car either- there is zero crime in the immediate area. This is the place and position that I always dreamed of and I have achieved it without being laden with debt and retaining plenty of disposable income. I'm completely happy, content and at total peace in my surroundings and I am very grateful and feel very fortunate to be in this position. It wouldn't matter one iota to me whether I never left these shores again for the rest of my life, that desire just doesn't reside in me at all, I'm already fulfilled.
I have worked since I was 12 years old mind, I'm now 51 and have never been awarded any financial assistance nor ever claimed any state benefit. Good timing and fortune in the housing market has helped on the way- I couldn't afford to buy my own house now!!
Where do you live Winpro?

Scottish borders but originally from South Yorkshire.

Just noticed your Union Flag is wrong Winpro. On the left hand side the wider part of the white should be above the narrower part of white.

Like this.

(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pq33t0p5uxzcea1mkj80c/Photo-08-03-2024-18-38-50.png?rlkey=acx1gqnklmles9gsnqy4n8bgo&raw=1)

Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: ֍Winp®oClean֍ on March 08, 2024, 07:47:19 pm
Funny how we are all different. I have no desire whatsoever to travel the world, or even leave this country at all and I can afford to.
However, I live a very chilled, peaceful life. I live in a dream location in a nice 4/5 bedroom detached home with 3 balconies overlooking stunning scenery. I can literally walk out of my door and fish for Salmon. I never lock my van day or night and seldom the car either- there is zero crime in the immediate area. This is the place and position that I always dreamed of and I have achieved it without being laden with debt and retaining plenty of disposable income. I'm completely happy, content and at total peace in my surroundings and I am very grateful and feel very fortunate to be in this position. It wouldn't matter one iota to me whether I never left these shores again for the rest of my life, that desire just doesn't reside in me at all, I'm already fulfilled.
I have worked since I was 12 years old mind, I'm now 51 and have never been awarded any financial assistance nor ever claimed any state benefit. Good timing and fortune in the housing market has helped on the way- I couldn't afford to buy my own house now!!
Where do you live Winpro?

Scottish borders but originally from South Yorkshire.

Just noticed your Union Flag is wrong Winpro. On the left hand side the wider part of the white should be above the narrower part of white.

Like this.

(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pq33t0p5uxzcea1mkj80c/Photo-08-03-2024-18-38-50.png?rlkey=acx1gqnklmles9gsnqy4n8bgo&raw=1)

Thanks for that Bungle, I'll sleep better tonight now!😁👍
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Bungle on March 08, 2024, 08:24:44 pm
Funny how we are all different. I have no desire whatsoever to travel the world, or even leave this country at all and I can afford to.
However, I live a very chilled, peaceful life. I live in a dream location in a nice 4/5 bedroom detached home with 3 balconies overlooking stunning scenery. I can literally walk out of my door and fish for Salmon. I never lock my van day or night and seldom the car either- there is zero crime in the immediate area. This is the place and position that I always dreamed of and I have achieved it without being laden with debt and retaining plenty of disposable income. I'm completely happy, content and at total peace in my surroundings and I am very grateful and feel very fortunate to be in this position. It wouldn't matter one iota to me whether I never left these shores again for the rest of my life, that desire just doesn't reside in me at all, I'm already fulfilled.
I have worked since I was 12 years old mind, I'm now 51 and have never been awarded any financial assistance nor ever claimed any state benefit. Good timing and fortune in the housing market has helped on the way- I couldn't afford to buy my own house now!!
Where do you live Winpro?

Scottish borders but originally from South Yorkshire.

Just noticed your Union Flag is wrong Winpro. On the left hand side the wider part of the white should be above the narrower part of white.

Like this.

(https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/pq33t0p5uxzcea1mkj80c/Photo-08-03-2024-18-38-50.png?rlkey=acx1gqnklmles9gsnqy4n8bgo&raw=1)

Thanks for that Bungle, I'll sleep better tonight now!😁👍

Not a problem. An upside down Union flag on a ship means it's in distress 👍
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: DJW on March 08, 2024, 08:40:25 pm
Surprised the Union Jack hasn’t been banned yet.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: ֍Winp®oClean֍ on March 08, 2024, 08:51:46 pm
Surprised the Union Jack hasn’t been banned yet.

It's coming Dave, it will be seen as 'offensive' before too long. There's a whole new generation making a career out of being offended!! Manufactured grievance.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: dd on March 09, 2024, 05:08:57 pm
How do you find the weather in the Scottish Borders Winpro?
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Bungle on March 09, 2024, 05:18:13 pm
How do you find the weather in the Scottish Borders Winpro?

Met Office app.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: ֍Winp®oClean֍ on March 09, 2024, 05:25:31 pm
How do you find the weather in the Scottish Borders Winpro?

Absolutely fine, not that much different from South Yorkshire. I would probably say though any 'severe' weather is a bit more 'severe' but generally not much different. The weather generally gets worse the further North and further West you go in Scotland- the weather is predominantly from the west.
It's still too hot to work in summer here just like other parts of the UK, I still have to plaster myself in sunblock every summer!!😁
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Bungle on March 11, 2024, 08:54:46 pm
I like to enjoy the fruits of my labour. House improvements, expensive cars, holidays. The wife has just had to reign me in as I was about to buy a new car, I still might if I can talk her round😆. As the saying goes, there are no pockets in a shroud!


What are you looking at getting ? Not a T ROCK I hope 😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣…A Porsche Macan GTS,  part of the VW group right enough😁

The Audi SQ5 is very similar, the Porsche is nice but a brake service is very expensive 😰😰😰😰as is all service costs with them , the nearest dealer to me is 110 miles away .
Had an SQ5 from 2015-2018, decent car but the Porsche is on a different level. I agree servicing is very expensive nowadays for the premier marques, a bit of a rip off to be honest. I have 2 dealerships within 30 miles and  4 within 100 miles🤤


You want one of theses 😂😂(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1709669601_IMG_3160.jpeg)

Post some more pics of your Porsche splash. I want one 😍
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Splash & dash on March 11, 2024, 09:30:06 pm
I like to enjoy the fruits of my labour. House improvements, expensive cars, holidays. The wife has just had to reign me in as I was about to buy a new car, I still might if I can talk her round😆. As the saying goes, there are no pockets in a shroud!


What are you looking at getting ? Not a T ROCK I hope 😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣…A Porsche Macan GTS,  part of the VW group right enough😁

The Audi SQ5 is very similar, the Porsche is nice but a brake service is very expensive 😰😰😰😰as is all service costs with them , the nearest dealer to me is 110 miles away .
Had an SQ5 from 2015-2018, decent car but the Porsche is on a different level. I agree servicing is very expensive nowadays for the premier marques, a bit of a rip off to be honest. I have 2 dealerships within 30 miles and  4 within 100 miles🤤


You want one of theses 😂😂(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1709669601_IMG_3160.jpeg)

Post some more pics of your Porsche splash. I want one 😍



Will these(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1710192599_IMG_3161.jpeg) do ? (http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1710192599_IMG_3162.jpeg)
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Bungle on March 12, 2024, 01:32:46 pm
I like to enjoy the fruits of my labour. House improvements, expensive cars, holidays. The wife has just had to reign me in as I was about to buy a new car, I still might if I can talk her round😆. As the saying goes, there are no pockets in a shroud!


What are you looking at getting ? Not a T ROCK I hope 😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣…A Porsche Macan GTS,  part of the VW group right enough😁

The Audi SQ5 is very similar, the Porsche is nice but a brake service is very expensive 😰😰😰😰as is all service costs with them , the nearest dealer to me is 110 miles away .
Had an SQ5 from 2015-2018, decent car but the Porsche is on a different level. I agree servicing is very expensive nowadays for the premier marques, a bit of a rip off to be honest. I have 2 dealerships within 30 miles and  4 within 100 miles🤤


You want one of theses 😂😂(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1709669601_IMG_3160.jpeg)

Post some more pics of your Porsche splash. I want one 😍



Will these(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1710192599_IMG_3161.jpeg) do ? (http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1710192599_IMG_3162.jpeg)

Ver ver nice! How much does it cost you to tax and insure it?
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: cgh window cleaning on March 12, 2024, 04:48:18 pm
I would guess Tax will probably be around £580-£600 as you pay £390 additional road tax on a car over £40k

I would guess insurance is subject to the individual age where they live etc,etc.

Fair play @splash & dash looks like window cleanings been very good to you the car is lovely but the house looks really nice..I would guess that’s a million plus property down there.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Shrek on March 12, 2024, 05:04:15 pm
I would guess Tax will probably be around £580-£600 as you pay £390 additional road tax on a car over £40k

I would guess insurance is subject to the individual age where they live etc,etc.

Fair play @splash & dash looks like window cleanings been very good to you the car is lovely but the house looks really nice..I would guess that’s a million plus property down there.

It’s also handy when you get paid 50k a year to be a full time fireman but do window cleaning instead and still get paid from both 🤑
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Splash & dash on March 12, 2024, 05:07:58 pm
I would guess Tax will probably be around £580-£600 as you pay £390 additional road tax on a car over £40k

I would guess insurance is subject to the individual age where they live etc,etc.

Fair play @splash & dash looks like window cleanings been very good to you the car is lovely but the house looks really nice..I would guess that’s a million plus property down there.

It’s also handy when you get paid 50k a year to be a full time fireman but do window cleaning instead and still get paid from both 🤑


Ime a retained watch manager not whole time . And certainly don’t get 50 k per year from the fire service wish I did .
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Splash & dash on March 12, 2024, 05:08:38 pm
I like to enjoy the fruits of my labour. House improvements, expensive cars, holidays. The wife has just had to reign me in as I was about to buy a new car, I still might if I can talk her round😆. As the saying goes, there are no pockets in a shroud!


What are you looking at getting ? Not a T ROCK I hope 😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣…A Porsche Macan GTS,  part of the VW group right enough😁

The Audi SQ5 is very similar, the Porsche is nice but a brake service is very expensive 😰😰😰😰as is all service costs with them , the nearest dealer to me is 110 miles away .
Had an SQ5 from 2015-2018, decent car but the Porsche is on a different level. I agree servicing is very expensive nowadays for the premier marques, a bit of a rip off to be honest. I have 2 dealerships within 30 miles and  4 within 100 miles🤤


You want one of theses 😂😂(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1709669601_IMG_3160.jpeg)

Post some more pics of your Porsche splash. I want one 😍



Will these(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1710192599_IMG_3161.jpeg) do ? (http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1710192599_IMG_3162.jpeg)

Ver ver nice! How much does it cost you to tax and insure it?


None of your business 😂😂😂😂
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Splash & dash on March 12, 2024, 05:10:15 pm
I would guess Tax will probably be around £580-£600 as you pay £390 additional road tax on a car over £40k

I would guess insurance is subject to the individual age where they live etc,etc.

Fair play @splash & dash looks like window cleanings been very good to you the car is lovely but the house looks really nice..I would guess that’s a million plus property down there.

No the  house isn’t worth anything like that if it were on the coast then yes it would be .
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Bungle on March 12, 2024, 05:23:28 pm
I like to enjoy the fruits of my labour. House improvements, expensive cars, holidays. The wife has just had to reign me in as I was about to buy a new car, I still might if I can talk her round😆. As the saying goes, there are no pockets in a shroud!


What are you looking at getting ? Not a T ROCK I hope 😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣…A Porsche Macan GTS,  part of the VW group right enough😁

The Audi SQ5 is very similar, the Porsche is nice but a brake service is very expensive 😰😰😰😰as is all service costs with them , the nearest dealer to me is 110 miles away .
Had an SQ5 from 2015-2018, decent car but the Porsche is on a different level. I agree servicing is very expensive nowadays for the premier marques, a bit of a rip off to be honest. I have 2 dealerships within 30 miles and  4 within 100 miles🤤


You want one of theses 😂😂(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1709669601_IMG_3160.jpeg)

Post some more pics of your Porsche splash. I want one 😍



Will these(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1710192599_IMG_3161.jpeg) do ? (http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1710192599_IMG_3162.jpeg)

Ver ver nice! How much does it cost you to tax and insure it?


None of your business 😂😂😂😂

Some pictures of the cockpit please 🙏 I want this car 😍
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Splash & dash on March 12, 2024, 05:35:45 pm
I like to enjoy the fruits of my labour. House improvements, expensive cars, holidays. The wife has just had to reign me in as I was about to buy a new car, I still might if I can talk her round😆. As the saying goes, there are no pockets in a shroud!


What are you looking at getting ? Not a T ROCK I hope 😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣…A Porsche Macan GTS,  part of the VW group right enough😁

The Audi SQ5 is very similar, the Porsche is nice but a brake service is very expensive 😰😰😰😰as is all service costs with them , the nearest dealer to me is 110 miles away .
Had an SQ5 from 2015-2018, decent car but the Porsche is on a different level. I agree servicing is very expensive nowadays for the premier marques, a bit of a rip off to be honest. I have 2 dealerships within 30 miles and  4 within 100 miles🤤


You want one of theses 😂😂(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1709669601_IMG_3160.jpeg)

Post some more pics of your Porsche splash. I want one 😍



Will these(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1710192599_IMG_3161.jpeg) do ? (http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1710192599_IMG_3162.jpeg)

Ver ver nice! How much does it cost you to tax and insure it?


None of your business 😂😂😂😂

Some pictures of the cockpit please 🙏 I want this car 😍


Give me your email and you can have a load more
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Stoots on March 12, 2024, 05:35:57 pm
Not a bad gaff and motor for a window cleaner that well done.

Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Bungle on March 12, 2024, 05:45:16 pm
I like to enjoy the fruits of my labour. House improvements, expensive cars, holidays. The wife has just had to reign me in as I was about to buy a new car, I still might if I can talk her round😆. As the saying goes, there are no pockets in a shroud!


What are you looking at getting ? Not a T ROCK I hope 😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣…A Porsche Macan GTS,  part of the VW group right enough😁

The Audi SQ5 is very similar, the Porsche is nice but a brake service is very expensive 😰😰😰😰as is all service costs with them , the nearest dealer to me is 110 miles away .
Had an SQ5 from 2015-2018, decent car but the Porsche is on a different level. I agree servicing is very expensive nowadays for the premier marques, a bit of a rip off to be honest. I have 2 dealerships within 30 miles and  4 within 100 miles🤤


You want one of theses 😂😂(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1709669601_IMG_3160.jpeg)

Post some more pics of your Porsche splash. I want one 😍



Will these(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1710192599_IMG_3161.jpeg) do ? (http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1710192599_IMG_3162.jpeg)

Ver ver nice! How much does it cost you to tax and insure it?


None of your business 😂😂😂😂

Some pictures of the cockpit please 🙏 I want this car 😍


Give me your email and you can have a load more

thingybob1875@gmail.com  Send em over splash
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: windowswashed on March 12, 2024, 07:21:08 pm
Had a Porsche when I was 23, great cars but everyone charges a RIP off tax to service and parts for them. Drive a Jag XKR and people let you out of junctions and are more civil than to Porsche drivers.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: DJW on March 12, 2024, 08:15:47 pm
Is that a housing association property?
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Gringo on March 13, 2024, 09:27:52 am
 ;D not in Salford
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Stoots on March 13, 2024, 09:30:47 am
;D not in Salford

Daz probably cleans that. Looks like it's in the leafy suburbs  ;D
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Bungle on March 13, 2024, 05:25:54 pm
No email has come through yet splash.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Splash & dash on March 13, 2024, 08:05:09 pm
No email has come through yet splash.

Patience is a virtue 😂😂 it’s to dark to take pictures of an evening, but you will get them as soon as I can organise it 👍
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Bungle on March 13, 2024, 08:23:40 pm
No email has come through yet splash.

Patience is a virtue 😂😂 it’s to dark to take pictures of an evening, but you will get them as soon as I can organise it 👍

Take some in the morning before you go to work 👍
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: deeege on March 13, 2024, 08:31:16 pm
Why would you want pictures of some randoms car anyway?  ???
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: KS Cleaning on March 13, 2024, 08:53:26 pm
Why would you want pictures of some randoms car anyway?  ???
Maybe because he’s a bit of a petrol head and he really likes the look of Splash’s Porsche?
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: zesty on March 13, 2024, 09:04:41 pm
Why would you want pictures of some randoms car anyway?  ???
Maybe because he’s a bit of a petrol head and he really likes the look of Splash’s Porsche?

It is a tad weird, he could just Google the car make and model, or look at them on autotrader.

Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: KS Cleaning on March 13, 2024, 10:20:39 pm
Why would you want pictures of some randoms car anyway?  ???
Maybe because he’s a bit of a petrol head and he really likes the look of Splash’s Porsche?

It is a tad weird, he could just Google the car make and model, or look at them on autotrader.
I get that, but there are so many individual options with these cars that literally no two Porsche’s are the same.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: simon w on March 14, 2024, 12:19:09 pm
Why would you want pictures of some randoms car anyway?  ???

Because bungle is obviously calling him out and questioning whether it's really his car. Come on bungle just come out and say it.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Smudger on March 14, 2024, 12:21:05 pm
Splash have you moved house ?
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: DJW on March 14, 2024, 01:30:06 pm
That’s a bit of a Torpoint!
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Splash & dash on March 14, 2024, 02:41:39 pm
Splash have you moved house ?

Yes I have several 😉
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Splash & dash on March 14, 2024, 02:42:08 pm
Why would you want pictures of some randoms car anyway?  ???

Because bungle is obviously calling him out and questioning whether it's really his car. Come on bungle just come out and say it.


He’s going to be in for a shock 😂😂😂
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Smudger on March 14, 2024, 02:57:40 pm
didn't ask how many - just have you moved ?
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Splash & dash on March 14, 2024, 03:03:03 pm
didn't ask how many - just have you moved ?

Same answer yes
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Smudger on March 14, 2024, 03:15:52 pm
you need to update your web site !  ;D
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Splash & dash on March 14, 2024, 03:22:13 pm
you need to update your web site !  ;D


No it’s deliberately still like that 😂😂 you asked if I had moved not have I sold the place
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Smudger on March 14, 2024, 03:58:05 pm
that was my confusion as your photo's showed a different place to where you used to be - wasn't sure if you were winding certain peeps up or not   ;D
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Splash & dash on March 14, 2024, 04:10:05 pm
that was my confusion as your photo's showed a different place to where you used to be - wasn't sure if you were winding certain peeps up or not   ;D


No no wind up
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: simon w on March 14, 2024, 04:39:43 pm
Why would you want pictures of some randoms car anyway?  ???

Because bungle is obviously calling him out and questioning whether it's really his car. Come on bungle just come out and say it.


He’s going to be in for a shock 😂😂😂

Hope so.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Bungle on March 15, 2024, 05:24:48 pm
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1710523006_IMG_3122.png)

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1710523033_IMG_1550.jpeg)

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1710523159_IMG_1545.jpeg)

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1710523188_IMG_3121.jpeg)

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1710523285_IMG_1544.jpeg)

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1710523332_IMG_1549.jpeg)

🤔



Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Always shining on March 15, 2024, 06:01:42 pm
This thread is driving me mad but I just can’t stop scratching that itch!!
What was the last post supposed to mean with the highlighting?
Is it me?
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: dazmond on March 15, 2024, 06:19:03 pm
It's obviously not the window cleaners car it's a customers car on his round!

Why would a window cleaner buy a porsche?even if he had the money for one they are serious money pits!the servicing costs and parts are astronomical....not worth it!
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: DJW on March 15, 2024, 07:14:19 pm
You do realise Splash ,whoever that car belongs to I can quite easily see the postcode and street for that car. Should I wish to ‘borrow’ it, It wouldn’t take long to find.
If it’s yours then who cares. If it’s a customers then they might not be impressed.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: deeege on March 15, 2024, 07:24:35 pm
Obviously just took a few pics of his own car whilst cleaning his own windows on his own house.  ::)roll

Would actually be hilarious and actually quite sad at the same time if Splash has hijacked this thread with pics of a customers car and house…

Splash???
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Splash & dash on March 15, 2024, 07:30:34 pm
Obviously just took a few pics of his own car whilst cleaning his own windows on his own house.  ::)roll

Would actually be hilarious and actually quite sad at the same time if Splash has hijacked this thread with pics of a customers car and house…

Splash???



You do have a vivid imagination but it’s  interesting hearing one’s view 😉
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Smudger on March 15, 2024, 08:19:12 pm
Did you send bungle the photo of the interior ? - depending on available daylight and hopefully the porche comes within th some sort of lighting
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Bungle on March 15, 2024, 08:50:09 pm
Did you send bungle the photo of the interior ? - depending on available daylight and hopefully the porche comes within th some sort of lighting

What do you think?
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: KS Cleaning on March 15, 2024, 08:54:51 pm
You bunch of doubting Thomases, green eyed monsters😁
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Splash & dash on March 15, 2024, 09:01:49 pm
Did you send bungle the photo of the interior ? - depending on available daylight and hopefully the porche comes within th some sort of lighting

No I haven’t yet just biding my time to draw people out to show their true colours 😉but they will come
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: KS Cleaning on March 15, 2024, 09:03:32 pm
It's obviously not the window cleaners car it's a customers car on his round!

Why would a window cleaner buy a porsche?even if he had the money for one they are serious money pits!the servicing costs and parts are astronomical....not worth it!
A lot of people would say it’s not worth getting brand new Golf GTi’s, GTd’s TRoc’s on PCP deals every 3 or 4 years.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Bungle on March 15, 2024, 09:08:52 pm
Did you send bungle the photo of the interior ? - depending on available daylight and hopefully the porche comes within th some sort of lighting

No I haven’t yet just biding my time to draw people out to show their true colours 😉but they will come

Just leave off with all the 🐂💩 fella. If anything it shows how insecure you are. Remember Part Timer calling you out on the other forum? We ain't all daft so stop trying to kid us!
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Smudger on March 15, 2024, 09:43:45 pm
Did you send bungle the photo of the interior ? - depending on available daylight and hopefully the porche comes within th some sort of lighting

What do you think?

I know the answer - the next step will be a fained outrage 🤣
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: dazmond on March 16, 2024, 08:59:12 am
It's obviously not the window cleaners car it's a customers car on his round!

Why would a window cleaner buy a porsche?even if he had the money for one they are serious money pits!the servicing costs and parts are astronomical....not worth it!
A lot of people would say it’s not worth getting brand new Golf GTi’s, GTd’s TRoc’s on PCP deals every 3 or 4 years.

Nowhere near the cost of owning and servicing a Porsche though.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: KS Cleaning on March 16, 2024, 09:24:29 am
It's obviously not the window cleaners car it's a customers car on his round!

Why would a window cleaner buy a porsche?even if he had the money for one they are serious money pits!the servicing costs and parts are astronomical....not worth it!
A lot of people would say it’s not worth getting brand new Golf GTi’s, GTd’s TRoc’s on PCP deals every 3 or 4 years.

Nowhere near the cost of owning and servicing a Porsche though.
You wouldn’t expect to be driving a Porsche for the same kind of money as driving a VW though, just like you wouldn’t expect to drive a Dacia for the same money as a VW, it’s all relative.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: NBwcs on March 16, 2024, 09:21:15 pm
Did you send bungle the photo of the interior ? - depending on available daylight and hopefully the porche comes within th some sort of lighting

No I haven’t yet just biding my time to draw people out to show their true colours 😉but they will come

Just leave off with all the 🐂💩 fella. If anything it shows how insecure you are. Remember Part Timer calling you out on the other forum? We ain't all daft so stop trying to kid us!


What was he called out on?
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Bungle on March 18, 2024, 03:38:37 pm
Have a guess.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Smudger on March 18, 2024, 04:05:08 pm
Shame really as he is a successful business why post pictures of a car thats not yours ?
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: simon w on March 18, 2024, 05:43:30 pm
How do you know that's not his car & house? and he took the photo's whilst his windows were being cleaned.
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: simon w on March 18, 2024, 05:48:53 pm
Did you send bungle the photo of the interior ? - depending on available daylight and hopefully the porche comes within th some sort of lighting

No I haven’t yet just biding my time to draw people out to show their true colours 😉but they will come

Just leave off with all the 🐂💩 fella. If anything it shows how insecure you are. Remember Part Timer calling you out on the other forum? We ain't all daft so stop trying to kid us!


What was he called out on?

There are other Hell Holes  window cleaning forums as well as C I U  :o
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: robert mitchell on March 18, 2024, 07:22:01 pm
I would guess Tax will probably be around £580-£600 as you pay £390 additional road tax on a car over £40k

I would guess insurance is subject to the individual age where they live etc,etc.

Fair play @splash & dash looks like window cleanings been very good to you the car is lovely but the house looks really nice..I would guess that’s a million plus property down there.

It’s also handy when you get paid 50k a year to be a full time fireman but do window cleaning instead and still get paid from both 🤑


Ime a retained watch manager not whole time . And certainly don’t get 50 k per year from the fire service wish I did .

A firefighter is on 36km once trained , been on a pay freeze for ten years but got a pay rise last year , if we had kept up with inflation it should be about 44k now .
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: Smudger on March 18, 2024, 09:33:44 pm
How do you know that's not his car & house? and he took the photo's whilst his windows were being cleaned.

I don't - hence the question !!

Some on here seem pretty certain about things ... there are several things that put doubt in my mind but you'd need to be a real saddo to post someone else's car IMO
Title: Re: 60k a year and skint!
Post by: AuRavelling79 on March 19, 2024, 08:19:42 am
Did you send bungle the photo of the interior ? - depending on available daylight and hopefully the porche comes within th some sort of lighting

No I haven’t yet just biding my time to draw people out to show their true colours 😉but they will come

Just leave off with all the 🐂💩 fella. If anything it shows how insecure you are. Remember Part Timer calling you out on the other forum? We ain't all daft so stop trying to kid us!


What was he called out on?

There are other Hell Holes  window cleaning forums as well as C I U  :o

Outside is where their weeping and gnashing of teeth will be.  ;D