Summary
A homeowner in the UK found about £75,000 in old British banknotes and personal items hidden under the floor while renovating their house. The cash appears to belong to the previous owners, who owned the home from 1999 to 2022, but the new owner is unsure if they should keep the money or return it.
Key Facts
- The homeowner bought the house in 2022 and discovered the cash under the dining room floorboards.
- The money totaled around £75,000 in old British banknotes, confirmed as genuine by the homeowner.
- The banknotes were from series issued around 2007 or earlier.
- The house was last sold in 1999 before the current owner’s purchase, so the cash was likely hidden by the previous owners.
- Along with money, personal items like DVDs, glasses, and a branded wallet were also found.
- The previous owners were described as an Indian family, and the cash may have been forgotten or hidden without full knowledge.
- The homeowner plans to contact the previous owners through a solicitor by mentioning only the personal items, to see if they claim the cash.
- Reddit users debated ownership, with some saying the money belongs to the new owner and others suggesting the previous owners should get it back.
