When I delved into the world of mortgages this year I didn't realise it would be so tricky to find something I liked. Also, as co-owner, something my boyfriend likes. And somewhere the cats won't be terrorised by dogs or child shaped neighbors who think putting a tutu on kitty is a good idea - It's not, she's vicious.
The great search began in May time after I had a "Lets get a mortgage, I totally want to live in Nottingham for ever" brainwave, which ended in June time when I realised that, actually, I don't.
Poor Luke really does put up with a lot from me.
In our shortlived time as potential first time buyers we learnt the following:
- Estate agents will tell you anything to make you buy a house
- Owners will tell you anything to make you buy their house
- Don't trust anyone that is trying to sell you a house
We did see some properties that met our expectations, such as the ground floor flat on the marina with a balcony and a really great living room. But then we also saw some pretty gruesome properties, like the one in a converted mental institution that we suspect still housed a couple of patients.
Just to be clear, when I do finally make a decision about my future location, this is the look I hope to achieve - after all, if home is where the heart is, it's got to be pretty damn inviting:
What do you think?
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Oh I love those tea kettle planters!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous aren't they! I'll definitely be investing in some one day
ReplyDeletemy mum always leaves me in charge when we move house because I have '' an estate agents mind'' haha!
ReplyDeletebunnies and kitties are a must in a new house, and everything else! you've basically posted my future house too!
best of luck with everything! xo
haha, I think i do too! I always look out for things like transport links and how cold the place will be in the winter lol
ReplyDeleteThank you for the luck :) Good luck to you with your uni troubles too! x
Those tea kettles are to die for! And who doesn't love Alice in Wonderland? And yes. Those selling houses or flats should be approached with concealed weaponry...haha.
ReplyDeleteHaha I agree, theyre a total nightmare if you dont have your guards up. I looove the tea kettles!
ReplyDeleteI love this post :) I too am currently saving for a mortgage (hi, spending ban!). Luckily, my boyfriend works in financial advice so there will be so crappy estate agents to deal with when the time comes! If you ever wanted any advice, don't be afraid to holla! (or you could just speak to me, holla isn't cool is it? no).
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it's hard work isn't it! If i ever need advice i'll definitely come to you (or holla lol) thanks! xx
DeleteI am in love with those planted teapots! I'll definitely be stealing that idea!
ReplyDeleteSorry I have nothing nice to say about mortgages, they are a pain in the rump. Take it from someone who got a fixed rate one just before the recession hit and all the interest rates dropped.
That is all.
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just found this from your recent post charlotte, i rent a house in nottingham and its making me hate the city because i am not a big fan of the house :(
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