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-   -   Is this enough ? (https://britishexpats.com/forum/canada-56/enough-631555/)

Louisecooke Sep 19th 2009 5:30 am
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Ah I see! Well that will take up a fair bit of your extra money if you are going to live so far out. Lunenburg is about 1 1/2 hours commute from Halifax I think, so driving for 3 hours per day (more in winter). My husband works about 45 mins from home and pays around $150-$200 a week in gas, then you have all the extras of car ownership that add up so much.

Personally I'd be looking at getting a cheaper house.

kevinm Sep 19th 2009 5:49 am
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Originally Posted by Louisecooke (Post 7945955)
Ah I see! Well that will take up a fair bit of your extra money if you are going to live so far out. Lunenburg is about 1 1/2 hours commute from Halifax I think, so driving for 3 hours per day (more in winter). My husband works about 45 mins from home and pays around $150-$200 a week in gas, then you have all the extras of car ownership that add up so much.

Personally I'd be looking at getting a cheaper house.
I wouldnt be able to get that house being so far away it was just a example of a 300k house I like, id be more like Fall River / Hammond Plains. Not really seen any houses under $300 that really appeal, unless im not looking in the right place, i will need to view some when i come over to see what you get for your money

bodgerx Sep 19th 2009 6:38 am
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Originally Posted by kevinm (Post 7945658)
Agreed, probably not the best example I could find really. :)

2k would be after tax, I would have more but I really wanted to know if like was like, 1k here 2k there (roughly converted I know)

Ive looked on mls loads and houses under $300 I think ar ehard to find that are commutable to Halifax and look decent. I maybe wrong, but if you have a example id be pleased to see it. :)
I would say as low as $250K would get you something decent within 30 mins commute to Halifax. There are some on this forum here that have bought reno projects for a lot less and have done quite well.

kevinm Sep 19th 2009 6:40 am
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Originally Posted by bodgerx (Post 7946096)
I would say as low as $250K would get you something decent within 30 mins commute to Halifax. There are some on this forum here that have bought reno projects for a lot less and have done quite well.
That would be a good idea, I have even thought of buying land to build on, the bad things is im so rubbish at DIY so id have tp pay someone to do it.

bodgerx Sep 19th 2009 6:47 am
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http://www.propertyguys.com/properti...-single-family

http://www.propertyguys.com/properti...-single-family


http://www.propertyguys.com/properti...-single-family

kevinm Sep 19th 2009 7:25 am
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cheers for the links, not been on this site, ill have a look whats about.

purple80 Sep 19th 2009 8:19 am
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Originally Posted by Flogger (Post 7945599)
No chance,Groceries alone will eat up half of that.
We're a family of five and a kitten and I don't spend $1000 a month on groceries.

Flogger Sep 19th 2009 8:28 am
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Originally Posted by purple80 (Post 7946246)
We're a family of five and a kitten and I don't spend $1000 a month on groceries.
We do easily.Four of us plus dog.Don't think we are very savy though regarding flyers,or other offers.

purple80 Sep 19th 2009 8:43 am
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Originally Posted by Flogger (Post 7946263)
We do easily.Four of us plus dog.Don't think we are very savy though regarding flyers,or other offers.
Flyers and coupons are a must, I rave about them OH things I am a sad git, you should be able to save a bit on dog food, he's helping himself......:rofl:

dbd33 Sep 19th 2009 8:50 am
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To meet the proposed budget I suggest having the children's teeth pulled out upon arrival.

purple80 Sep 19th 2009 8:53 am
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Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 7946321)
To meet the proposed budget I suggest having the children's teeth pulled out upon arrival.
Very true, although prior to arrival might be better just in case an infections sets in......How's you?

Steve_P Sep 19th 2009 8:54 am
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Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 7946321)
To meet the proposed budget I suggest having the children's teeth pulled out upon arrival.
Wouldn't it be more economical to have them pulled before leaving the UK?;)

dbd33 Sep 19th 2009 9:00 am
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Originally Posted by purple80 (Post 7946331)
Very true, although prior to arrival might be better just in case an infections sets in......How's you?
Yo-yoing. And you?

purple80 Sep 19th 2009 9:08 am
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Originally Posted by dbd33 (Post 7946353)
Yo-yoing. And you?
Guess that is to be expected, you'll have to pop over.....Good thanks settled into the new place, got a kitten, kids back at school, plodding on with work, still waiting on PR.

Thread drift, will PM you.

lifeisajourney Sep 19th 2009 12:00 pm
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Hi,

We're a family of 4 plus 2 cats. No mortgage, two cars purchased outright. I'd say $3,000 per month living costs is doable but doesn't allow for much fun, interesting food, saving for car repairs or holidays. $4,000 would be more comfortable and allow a little monthly saving for unexpected disasters.


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