I can say with total certainty that, even when taking cost out of the equation, buying a house with another person is very different to any everyday purchase.

I’m always delighted to confirm that Ruth’s dress, shoes and handbag combo is quite simply stunning and a bargain at twice the price – whilst really pondering whether Rafa will rotate or stick to his best 11 – without worrying that there will be any grave implications to my general well being.

Although there are, sometimes - Rafa likes to rotate.

But when buying a home, the biggest purchase you’ll both ever make, there’s a very clear statement of intent from both sides that takes into account some very subjective tastes.

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I like flats. With our budget, we can get a nice two-bedroom flat in a great area, that doesn’t need any work doing to it, just a short walk from THE pub.

She likes houses. With our budget, we can get a smallish three-bedroom house, in an okay area, that needs work doing to it (it’s a ‘project’), just a short walk from A pub.

I find this project aspect especially worrying. I hate DIY. I don’t feel that I need to justify myself because I detest it that much.

And naturally, there have been some heated discussions but the house hunting is going very well, thanks.

It’s really all about making concessions, and finding our first dream home together is something we will always see eye-to-eye on. And we’ve already tried putting in an offer on one!

It’s a beautiful three-bedroom house in South Wimbledon, five minutes’ walk from the town centre, beautifully decorated, ample room to extend and - the Holy Grail - a conservatory with under-floor heating.

Following our offer, I received a call from the agent to hear that a bid has been accepted.  Just not our bid.

Our cheeky offer of circa £60,000 below the asking price was knocked back - ultimately proving that as a couple, there’s one thing that you sadly can’t make concessions with: your budget. (Unless this blog leads to a substantial pay rise…)

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