I’ve had the flat for almost six weeks now…where has the time gone? I know where…on DIY!

Completion day was nerve wracking. I was pacing the room waiting for the call, keeping everything crossed that there wasn’t going to be an unforeseen hiccup with the money but I eventually heard from my solicitor and agent (who mimicked a girlie scream down the phone) and I hot footed it over to the office to get the keys. My keys!

It was so weird going into the flat knowing that it was finally mine. It was an amazing feeling and I ran around like a hyperactive five year old for a little while and then got stuck in!

I have never worked so hard. I spent the next four days stripping wallpaper, lugging stuff about, making trips to B&Q, hammering the credit card and making endless cups of tea and sandwiches for my army of helpers (who I would have been lost without).

I Did It!

(with apologies to J. Howard Miller)

The hard work paid off though and the bedrooms and hallway were finished in time for the carpets to go down and lodger friend to move in.  Working until about midnight every night after a day at work was very tiring but worth it - it looks like a different place.

I’ve got so many cards and people dropping in to have a look and everyone loves it and says it has a really good feel about it. I even got a card from the vendor wishing me luck in my new home which I thought was a really nice touch … and flowers from the agent!

Before and after

So life in the new pad is going great! I still love it and still really believe I did the right thing. Almost had a heart attack when the first mortgage payment disappeared out of my bank, mind, but I am trying to be really careful with my spending and enjoying life as a home owner.

Hope I don’t turn into a DIY bore …

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