North Yorkshire woman sells house to live in van

A young woman named Jess Hill has sold her £125,000 house to live in a van. She made this decision after struggling to pay her bills in North Yorkshire, especially after splitting from her partner. At 24 years old, Jess believes that living in a van will greatly reduce her expenses. Jess used to pay a £425 mortgage, which she considered cheap. Despite that, she found it hard to keep up with her financial obligations. The ongoing cost of living crisis pushed her to make this change. Many others like Jess are turning to “van life” as a solution to high living costs. Currently, Jess is living with her parents in Wigan while her van is being renovated. She has spent £6,000 on converting a £13,000 Citroën Relay van. This includes installing a bed, kitchen, shower, and solar panels for electricity. She plans to share her journey on social media to inspire others and document her travels. Jess hopes to fund her lifestyle through content creation and other ventures. She wants to visit countries like Montenegro, Austria, and Bosnia. Jess enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and canoeing but felt restricted by a 9-5 job and commuting. In her new van life, all she will have to pay for is insurance, fuel, and food. This will likely be cheaper than her previous living situation. Jess believes that creating her own income through social media is the future and expects many people will move away from traditional corporate jobs. She aims to keep her life simple and enjoy the outdoors.