Saving is earning , but earning will pay more, imagine a job you want to do.
Let’s be blunt. Buying is better than renting — always has been — but only if you do it right. These days, the odds are stacked against the average buyer. The government piles on costs, the banks lend like drunk sailors, and house prices climb until only the already-rich can afford them.
Take it from someone who’s been there. I bought a house in the early ’90s for £50k. A few years earlier, the same thing was worth £175k. What happened in between? The market collapsed, stamp duty rose, solicitors and estate agents charged the earth, and the government — supposed to help — did nothing but squeeze harder. Negative equity, bad tenants, and endless red tape. The dream became a liability.
And now? It’s happening again. We’re back in the cycle.
Saving Doesn’t Cut It Anymore
“Get a better job.” “Work harder.” “Stop buying coffee.”
Sound familiar?
Truth is, you could work 3 jobs and still barely scrape a deposit together — unless you live off toast and tap water. Two coffees a day for two people adds up to over £5,000 a year. Yes, do the maths.
Still, even skipping caffeine won’t build wealth. You need something more.
Your Side Hustle Needs to Pay — Not Just Post
Forget the Instagram gurus with their rental empires and “flip your way to a million” videos. Most of them make money telling you how to do it — not actually doing it.
If you want real returns, you need a side hustle that works in real life — not just online.
Why the Antiques Game Still Works
Let me tell you something you won’t hear on TikTok: buying and selling antiques still works. Not in a get-rich-quick way, but in a build-real-wealth-over-time way.
At Top Banana Antiques, we’ve been doing this for over 40 years. We’ve helped dealers — young and old — turn passion into profit. One of our recent sellers? Started with a single cabinet and now owns two cars, a house, and travels regularly — all off the back of antiques.
And it’s not just about the money. It’s satisfying. Tangible. Honest work.
We offer:
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Fully manned selling space 7 days a week from £50/month (yes, less than your weekly coffee run).
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Free website listings, and more we do all post and packing and free and we cover the risk of any loss too.
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Full packing, shipping, and sales reporting.
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Monthly payouts direct to your bank.
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Easy in/out terms — one month’s rent, one month’s notice.
Worried about tax? Don’t be. We help with clear sales reports, recommend accountants, and even advise on becoming a director of your own limited company. Most antique dealers are self-employed, but you can build it your way.
Final Word
If you’re serious about saving for a home or building a better future, stop scrolling, start doing.
The property market is broken. But that doesn’t mean you have to be. Start small, start smart — and if you love antiques, come and see what we can help you build.
Top Banana Antiques — turning side hustles into real futures.
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