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Our House

Making a New Inspiration Board

by Move to Portugal February 16, 2010

Do you have an inspiration board? I do, but it’s a little outdated. This weeks project is to make a new one for my updated desk/computer area; yes, a year later, I’ve finally {frugally} pimped my little corner! Pictures to follow.

New Windows and a Step Closer to Renting

by Move to Portugal February 9, 2010

We’re having four new windows put in today, replacing wood with UPVC and I’m sitting here wondering if I’ve made a mistake.
Let me explain. When we bought our house in 2006, at a reduced price as it needed work {lots of !} we planned to renovate and then sell it on at a profit. We [...]

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Quick House Update {Constant Goal Reminder}

by Move to Portugal January 17, 2010

I did a quick house update yesterday morning {please forgive the picture quality} It took less than an hour, cost less than £10 and will be so useful; I’m thinking menu plans, goals, tasks

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How much does it cost to run your home?

by Move to Portugal November 26, 2009

In a previous post I mentioned how I’d love to get our expenses, and by that I mean our essential living costs when we move, to under £1k per month – But is this possible here in the UK in our current home? At the moment we are paying £1,114.19 a month.
When looking a expenses [...]

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House Plans for 2010

by Move to Portugal November 22, 2009

We’ve started to think about what we want to achieve in 2010 and most of it revolves around getting the house ready to rent out – I also want to do all these things and get fit, but on a practical, get ready to move abroad front, sorting out the house is our main priority. We’re thinking [...]

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A Simple Home

by Move to Portugal November 13, 2009

”William Morris Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful”
I have a very plain home style that tends to be all about cream walls and wood, I then use prints to make it a little more interesting.; I’m hoping that this will be what renters are [...]

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