The couple saved the deposit by living with their respective parents and cutting expenses. According to Daily Express - Finance, Paulina paid £100 rent to her parents and Stanley paid £170. They cut back on dining out, nights out drinking, and clothing purchases.
The couple saved between £1,000 and £1,500 each per month, according to multiple reports. Both were earning £1,800 a month at the time, reports said. Paulina works as cabin crew and Stanley as an aircraft engineer.
They placed a £169,000 offer on a three-bedroom, three-bathroom property in Derby. The couple started saving in January 2024. Paulina is a mother of two.
According to Daily Express - Finance, she said nobody believed them initially and many assumed the funds came from parents. Paulina's parents decided to sell their home and return to Poland, prompting the need for alternative accommodation. The couple chose not to rent because it costs nearly the same as a mortgage, according to Daily Express - Finance.
The young couple's achievement has drawn attention for their disciplined saving habits and early entry into homeownership. Their story highlights the challenges young people face in the housing market and the sacrifices required to overcome them. Despite skepticism from others, the couple remained focused on their goal, demonstrating that with careful planning and commitment, homeownership is attainable even at a young age.