Houses in the south east aren't cheap and Kent my mate has just moved there and he's got loads dosh but finds it expensive..
I live off a n assest state pension as dose Maz which is borderline but they did put it up
The house is bought having Maz is great seeing her job was in banking we don't over spend have savings but not in any banks we don't spend on eating out or even pubs as we both don't drink
Our gas and electricity bills are reasonable no don't have a smart meter.. since cXmass had big outlays new washing machine and Fridge and Oven all packed up at once then she decides to by a new car