Hi there,
I know a few of you have asked about my current situation with buying a house. I know some of you saw my frustrated comments about a vendor who hadn't found a house.
Sadly, after patiently waiting 5.5months for our vendors to find a house, they have decided to not sell since they can't find anything they like.
I cannot tell you how disappointed and despondent I feel about that. We feel well and truly messed around - we've missed the best season for buying houses, annoyingly two houses, we quite liked went off the market two weeks ago and despite the rumour that house prices seem to have steadied, it doesn't seem to be the case where we want to live- everyone is determined to hike the prices further. It just feels that every one is moving on with their lives and we are a bit stuck. I know that Louise and a few others have been in this gutting situation and everyone tells you that you will find your house eventually, but knowing that or being told that is hard.
What we were buying was at the very top of our budget and whilst prices have gone up, affording something of that standard seems impossible.
I just feel that everything will be compared to this house- it was so perfect in many ways- size of rooms, location, general condition, the fact that everything appliance-wise was integrated and new, fitted wardrobes, beautiful garden, beautifully maintained, very desirable location.
Even more so recently, I have just felt tired of renting, tired of not feeling like we can invite friends round or to stay- wanting things to have their permanent place and I really don't want to outstay our welcome in this bungalow we are renting. I am so incredibly grateful to my friends at church for renting it to us, but I wonder if both of them are totally happy for it to continue much longer.
Perhaps we will have a lucky find but right now, I am feeling rather gloomy. Plus, my Chinese Chop Suey came full of mushrooms. I didn't know it had them in it and didn't think to ask for it without them, which I am sure I don't usually do.
On a positive note- this was a nice Wednesday at school. Truly exhausting, but wholly satisfying, particularly my delightful year 4 Tudor Dance Class.
xx
I know a few of you have asked about my current situation with buying a house. I know some of you saw my frustrated comments about a vendor who hadn't found a house.
Sadly, after patiently waiting 5.5months for our vendors to find a house, they have decided to not sell since they can't find anything they like.
I cannot tell you how disappointed and despondent I feel about that. We feel well and truly messed around - we've missed the best season for buying houses, annoyingly two houses, we quite liked went off the market two weeks ago and despite the rumour that house prices seem to have steadied, it doesn't seem to be the case where we want to live- everyone is determined to hike the prices further. It just feels that every one is moving on with their lives and we are a bit stuck. I know that Louise and a few others have been in this gutting situation and everyone tells you that you will find your house eventually, but knowing that or being told that is hard.
What we were buying was at the very top of our budget and whilst prices have gone up, affording something of that standard seems impossible.
I just feel that everything will be compared to this house- it was so perfect in many ways- size of rooms, location, general condition, the fact that everything appliance-wise was integrated and new, fitted wardrobes, beautiful garden, beautifully maintained, very desirable location.
Even more so recently, I have just felt tired of renting, tired of not feeling like we can invite friends round or to stay- wanting things to have their permanent place and I really don't want to outstay our welcome in this bungalow we are renting. I am so incredibly grateful to my friends at church for renting it to us, but I wonder if both of them are totally happy for it to continue much longer.
Perhaps we will have a lucky find but right now, I am feeling rather gloomy. Plus, my Chinese Chop Suey came full of mushrooms. I didn't know it had them in it and didn't think to ask for it without them, which I am sure I don't usually do.
On a positive note- this was a nice Wednesday at school. Truly exhausting, but wholly satisfying, particularly my delightful year 4 Tudor Dance Class.
xx