# London Couple Lives on £40k Houseboat | London News

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-07-27T08:17:54+00:00
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A London couple ditched renting for a £40k houseboat, slashing monthly bills to just £75 and slashing annual maintenance to £3k–£5k. Equipped with a kitchen, shower, and workspace, their floating home feels surprisingly luxurious—until you factor in the headaches: biweekly moves, maintenance nightmares, and looming Canal & River Trust fees that could make their dream unaffordable by 2028. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a8da0977631264e1

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