I’m 20 & live in a campervan I got on Facebook Marketplace -it took months to renovate but I don’t a pay a penny in rent

A 20-YEAR-OLD has revealed that she bought a camper van off Facebook marketplace, and has transformed it into her dream home.

Leah Goodrich revealed that she didn't see the point of paying thousands a month in rent, and was against moving back in with her parents, so decided to buy herself a campervan instead.

When she purchased the campervan it was extremely outdated, so along with help from her two brothers she spent months renovating it.

The siblings ripped out all of the "ugly" furniture tore up the flooring.

"I'm so thankful that I have such helpful brothers who know how to do anything and everything", she said in a video on her YouTube channel.

Leah said that she was able to get a good deal on the campervan, because she noticed that there was a problem with the flooring.

"We knew it was going to be a lot of work to fix it up, but it was worth it because we got such a good deal", she said.

Leah's brothers' completely redid the floors, and put in brand new insulation.

They then installed brand new furniture, including stylish white cabinets and modern wooden countertops.

She even got some dining room chairs from Facebook Marketplace, to finish off furnishing the place.

Leah said that she loves having her own space, and has learned to enjoy cooking in her brand new kitchen.

Her campervan has everything she needs, and she can even do her laundry on side at the RV park where her campervan is parked.

She has even renovated her own golf cart to zip around the campsite in.

However, she does have to empty her own toilet waste away, which she said smells gross.

Leah still has plans to improve her caravan, such as painting it a light green colour to improve the lighting, and adding more decorations to the walls.

Living in a campervan is a great way to save cash for a house, whilst still having your independence.

As the cost of living crisis continues to bite, more and more adults are struggling to get on the property ladder and are choosing to live in their family home for longer.

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The tiny house movement began in the USA before gaining popularity in the UK.

What is a tiny home?

Tiny houses are small, fully-equipped living spaces designed to lead a more sustainable, off-grid lifestyle. Although they vary in size and shape, tiny homes tend to be between 15 and 50 square metres in capacity, made of sustainable materials and are easier — and cheaper — to maintain than traditional brick homes.

Are tiny homes legal in the UK?

As long as the tiny house doesn't exceed 19.8m x 6.7m in size, it is defined as a caravan in UK law. Therefore, tiny houses are classed as legal additional living space.

Can you get a mortgage for a tiny home?

The small size and relatively low cost of tiny houses means they’re not generally considered eligible for a mortgage. However, there are plenty of options to take out a loan to fund your dreams of the perfect, moveable home.

The 2021 census revealed that over half of people aged 23 and under still live with their parents.

The average price of a house in the UK was £285,000 as of March 2023, and this rises to a whopping £735,254, which is completely unaffordable for many.

Moreover, research from the Resolution Foundation found that the average first time buyer deposit tripled from 5 per cent of the property price in 1989 to 15 per cent in 2019.

This means that buyers have to save for far longer and use up a larger percentage of their earnings to get on the property ladder.

Recent research by property site Zoopla found that 42 per cent of adults under 40 who do not already own homes have given up, due to the astronomical cost of buying a property.

This included 38 per cent of people earning over £60,000 (almost double the average salary for the UK).

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