A family of six on a bus saved £20,000 in 3 years.

Conrad Kirk and his family have made a bold and unconventional decision - they have given up their traditional lives to live on a bus. It may sound unusual, but for Conrad, his partner Nicole, and their four daughters, it has been a life-changing experience.

It all started when Conrad and Nicole stumbled upon a 1978 Rod-Bodied Daimler Fleetline double-decker bus for sale at a bargain price of £2,000. At first, they saw it as a potential holiday home, a way to save money on expensive hotels during family breaks. But as they began to renovate the bus, they soon realized that they preferred it to their monthly rental house in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, which cost them £1,300.

In October 2021, the Kirk family officially moved into their new home on wheels, and since then, they have saved an impressive £20,000 in total. This is because they no longer have to worry about the usual expenses such as gas, electricity, water, and council tax. Instead, they can use that money to improve their family's lifestyle and even have some financial freedom.

Conrad, who is self-employed, no longer has to work long hours just to pay the bills. He says, "I am not having to work a million hours to pay the bills." This newfound financial stability has given the family more time to spend together and enjoy the little things in life.

The family's savings have also allowed them to go on family trips in their beloved bus. In fact, they recently purchased a second bus for £5,000, which has some pretty famous previous owners - the rock band The Darkness. They plan to renovate it and move in to have even more space for their growing family.

The new bus, which is 15ft longer than their current one, will come in handy as the girls get older. Conrad explains, "Four girls getting to a certain age - there needs to be more space." The couple estimates that the conversion of their new bus will take about a year, but they are determined to make it a livable space as they travel.

Living on a bus has not only saved the Kirk family money, but it has also improved their overall well-being. Conrad says, "I feel healthier, my kids are happier, and I am not as stressed as I used to be." It has given them a sense of freedom and a simpler way of life.

The Kirks' story may seem unconventional, but it has worked wonders for them. It just goes to show that sometimes, taking a leap of faith and stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to great things. Do you have a unique story to share? We would love to hear it. Get in touch by emailing us at email.

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