A former student has turned her side hustle into a lucrative business, enabling her to purchase her first home at 28. Becky Chorlton, from Cheshire, began reselling vintage clothing in 2019 while studying for her master's degree, and now runs the full-time venture Becky's Bazaar.
Becky started selling clothes on Depop after finishing her undergraduate degree, needing to make money quickly. Within 30 seconds of listing her first item, she made a sale. She then sourced clothing from charity shops and car boot sales, and by the time the pandemic hit, she was earning £1,500 to £2,000 a month.
After handing in her thesis, Becky launched Becky's Bazaar officially. Within six to eight months, she made her first £10,000 through steady growth. She credits her self-motivation and love for sustainability and bargain hunting for her success.
Now working with Santander to raise awareness of their My First Mortgage scheme, which requires a 5% to 10% deposit, Becky hopes to inspire other first-time buyers. She saved enough for a deposit and bought her home one year ago, saying it all started with a rail of clothes in her university bedroom.
