Cleaning and Unpacking

Well, as this place is still up, I guess I may as well add another few entries (though whether anyone will get time to read them or not is another... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on June 15, 2004 07:35 AM

First Night

So, a very good weekend indeed. The trip up to Abi's was fine, the weather while there was fantastic. We picked up the bits and pieces we needed (and thanks... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on June 13, 2004 10:20 PM

More Bits

So, another weekend, and more house stuff. This time up to Abi's place in Wales for the weekend. She's very kindly loaning me a few bits and pieces, which is... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on June 12, 2004 07:41 AM

3/4 Of the Way There?

Another busy day today. Abi and I set off after breakfast and got back to Bicester around midday, it didn't take us too long to unload the van, and then... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on June 06, 2004 07:48 PM

Even more Moving

Another busy day today, just not quite as busy or as much hardwork as yesterday. We got to my parents at midday, and got a couple of things done before... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on June 05, 2004 06:46 PM

Van Rental

Up early again this morning to go an pick a rental van up. Then I'll head off with Abi to my parents for the weekend, and pick up some of... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on June 05, 2004 08:53 AM

Exhausting Day

What an exhausting day. It's been pretty much non-stop. First thing was to fill Abi's car (thankyou Abi!), with packed boxes. Then after emptying those into the house we went... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on June 04, 2004 09:21 PM

Curtains

Another early start, mainly due to pathetic curtains and early sunrise (note to self, buy good, thick, dark curtains for new house). Anyway, apart from taking some piccys for you... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on June 04, 2004 07:23 AM

It's Mine Now

I'm exhausted already. I collected the keys to the house at lunchtime, and dropped round briefly, the previous owners were still packing, so I checked they'd leave me all the... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on June 03, 2004 04:40 PM

Completion?

So, I'm lying in bed, just awake thinking "it's probably about 7:30, if I keep my eyes closed I can probably drift off to sleep for a little longer". But... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on June 03, 2004 08:46 AM

Contracts Exchanged

So, another chock full of work, hectic and busy day. Getting mighty close to the deadline today though. Oh, and I'm just a little tired at the moment. Got an... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on May 26, 2004 08:20 PM

Tenants

Busy evening. The letting agency for this flat tried to show someone round today, but failed miserably to open the front door! My landlord was slightly annoyed and more than... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on May 11, 2004 09:58 PM

Not Long To Go

A busy day at work at home. Me sitting working and sneezing. Weather outside is grim, cold and wet and no fun at all. I got a call from the... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on April 29, 2004 06:21 PM

Getting There.

It's been a while since I last mentioned house buying. Well things are progressing nicely. I've settled on the three bed house I mentioned. I've put an offer in, had... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on April 20, 2004 07:25 PM

Promising

Off to have another look at a house this morning. This one is a 3-bed mid terraced property, the third bedroom would have been just big enough for a single... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on April 10, 2004 01:32 PM

Take a Break

Another stressful, and exceedingly tiring day. Things are moving forward which is good. When I've got something more concrete to say, I'll let you know. Back home this evening and... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on April 06, 2004 09:15 PM

Mortgage Search

I think I'll focus on trying to get a mortgage today. There are lots of providers, lots of options and lots of catches. So I need to do a fair... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on April 06, 2004 10:23 AM

Viewings

Well the house viewings went well, but what with the early start (a symptom of being used to getting up for work), nerves and bit of stress and lots of... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on April 05, 2004 09:56 PM

Off The Market

Well today is the first day I go to look at houses, and already there's a small problem as the first property I was due to see was taken off... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on April 05, 2004 09:34 AM

First Step

I emailed my landlord last night about working out a contract that would allow me to buy somewhere soon. He replied this morning in a very positive way. We've still... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on February 19, 2004 07:41 AM

House buying - the start

Well there's definitely properties in my price range, and it looks like with the multiples and whatnot, the price range is reasonable. As I see it the main challenges are... read the rest.

Posted by Phil on February 18, 2004 09:49 PM