I’m a mum-of-5 & I’ve spent thousands transforming my council house into a pink paradise – but people say it’s ‘a joke’
A WOMAN has revealed that she’s spent thousands of pounds giving her boring council house a mega makeover.
Jamie Lee, a mum-of-five from the UK, explained that she lives in a very quiet area and has turned her home into the ultimate pink paradise.
Not only is the outside of her home pink, but she’s also got a pink shed and a pink garden fence too.
Her bathroom and kitchen are also pink, with a pink fridge and matching washing machine.
One of her daughters has an impressive Barbie-themed bedroom and to satisfy her love of the popular colour, she’s even got a pink sofa and a pink car too.
Keen to show off her jaw-dropping home, Jamie shared snaps of her pad on social media, on House exchange/Home Swap Council/housing Association UK ONLY, a public Facebook group with 170,400 members, leaving many open-mouthed and incredibly divided.
Alongside the pictures of her unique home, Jamie penned: “Large three bed house, Chelmsford. Broomfield housing association right to buy with permission.
“Really nice quiet area. Drive for two cars, large kitchen, 80ft large garden and concrete area.
“Two large bedrooms, one split with a unit to make two. One box room.”
Jamie explained that she has given the space a mega makeover, as she added: “I’ve completely done this house up.
“[I] removed artex and plastered walls, added new skirting and window sills.
“Spent thousands doing it up and so much time.”
But although Jamie has put her all into her home renovation, she is now looking to move house.
She confirmed: “I need a four bed or three bed with a separate dining room.
“I need a big garden because of all my garden stuff and would like a drive.”
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BIG DIVIDE
Jamie’s post has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up 7,100 likes and over 2,000 shares.
But social media users were left totally divided by Jamie’s unique home – whilst some thought it looked ‘amazing’, others described it as ‘too much’.
It’s headache material for me
Facebook user
One person said: “Is this real or is it a joke?”
Another added: “Sorry not for me, a little OTT.”
A third commented: “Too much.”
This is a national treasure
Facebook user
Whilst someone else wrote: “I really hate pink and this just topped that feeling right off! Each to their own but it’s headache material for me, I just can’t take that.”
At the same time, one user beamed: “You’ve put an awful lot of work into this house, it looks amazing and although pink isn’t my colour, my two girls would absolutely love this.”
How Right to Buy Works
RIGHT to Buy is a UK government scheme that allows eligible council and housing association tenants to purchase their homes at a discounted rate.
Here’s a step-by-step outline of how the process works:
Eligibility
– You must have been a public sector tenant for at least three years.
– Your home must be your only or main residence.
– The property must be self-contained.
Discounts
– The discount is based on the length of time you’ve been a tenant.
– For houses, you can get a discount of 35% after three years, increasing by 1% for each additional year, up to a maximum of 70% or £96,010 (whichever is lower).
– For flats, the discount starts at 50% after three years, increasing by 2% for each additional year, up to the same maximum.
Application Process
– Fill out the RTB1 application form and submit it to your landlord.
– Your landlord has up to four weeks to reply (eight weeks if they’ve been your landlord for less than five years).
Offer Notice
– If eligible, you’ll receive an offer notice (Section 125 notice) detailing the property’s market value, the discount, and the price you’ll pay.
– You have 12 weeks to accept or reject the offer.
Valuation
– If you disagree with the valuation, you can request an independent valuation from the District Valuer within three months.
Financing
– Secure a mortgage or arrange financing if needed. You may also use savings or other financial means.
Conveyancing
– Engage a solicitor or licensed conveyancer to handle the legal aspects of the purchase.
Completion
– Finalise the purchase and complete the transaction. You’ll become the legal owner of your home.
A second chimed in: “Really enjoyed looking at those pics. Love an individual house!”
One DIY fan explained: “Wow I love your home. Why would you want to move? This is a national treasure.”
Meanwhile, another penned: “I can’t even explain how much I’d love to live in this house!!! Hope you can find someone that appreciates how spectacular this is!”
Grateful for the kind comments, Jamie later wrote: “Thank you everyone. I love DIY and I love this house but I need somewhere bigger.”