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Home Owner...Well Sort Of

After a few months of looking and seeing apartments that were nice, some not so nice and others that were terrible! I finally found the one in February 2022.  Ticked almost all the boxes:

  • north facing
  • secure entrance 
  • parking space
  • balcony / outdoor space
  • small complex
I compromised on having a second bedroom, but in return I also got a storage cage and a 6mtr balcony! The transaction was swift, inspected on the Wednesday, put in an offer on the Thursday and by Friday I had entered a contract of sale. 

The next few months were a bit of a blur. Arranging finances, packing and moving from my rental and in between we went on a mini break to South Australia. On 17 May at 5.35pm, settlement went through. 

The official move was 23 May 2022.  It is only now that I have started to feel really settled. I look around and feel proud of myself. This is the first time that I have quality furniture and décor that reflects my personality, is of high quality and that I have paid for.

Now I wake up, open the blinds to let the morning sun shine through. Enjoy my coffee on my balcony, before heading into the office or sitting down to work from home.  Having a view of the street and in particular the palm tree opposite the building makes me feel part of the local life. 

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