Wish me luck with....

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 1:30 pm

...yet another chapter in the 'Bez Saga'.

Today I put in an offer on a flat (apartment) and it was accepted. Sooooo...in early 2007 I will be a HOME OWNER again and I'll have a GARDEN again ! :yh_flower :yh_flower

It needs some TLC and a new kitchen, but I am so excited.

Sheryl · Post by **Sheryl** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 1:37 pm

congrat's Bez. :-4

Post by **Bryn Mawr** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 1:48 pm

Bez;478315 wrote: ...yet another chapter in the 'Bez Saga'.

Today I put in an offer on a flat (apartment) and it was accepted. Sooooo...in early 2007 I will be a HOME OWNER again and I'll have a GARDEN again ! :yh_flower :yh_flower

It needs some TLC and a new kitchen, but I am so excited.

The way I see it, even the most immaculate place needs changing to suit you own taste and providing a bit of TLC = profit at the end of the day.

Best of luck with the conveyancing and don't get too stressed out during the move.

jennyswan · Post by **jennyswan** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 1:49 pm

That's greattttt news Bez. Congratulations. :-6 :-4

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 1:51 pm

Bryn Mawr;478330 wrote: The way I see it, even the most immaculate place needs changing to suit you own taste and providing a bit of TLC = profit at the end of the day.

Best of luck with the conveyancing and don't get too stressed out during the move.

It's only 3 months since my house was sold so I'm bracing myself for the traumas to come.....I'm expecting the worse....so it can only be better.

It will be fantastic to get out of rented accomodation

valerie · Post by **valerie** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 2:08 pm

Couldn't happen to a more deserving person... wish it was kosher

to send plants over there I'd give you starts for that garden!!

Much peace and happy life to you, dear lady!!

:-6

zinkyusa · Post by **zinkyusa** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 2:09 pm

Enjoy home ownership..

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 2:18 pm

I am so happy for you Bez! And a garden too! Before and after photos, please! I want to see you magic at work.

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 2:21 pm

aw, great news!! :-4

Congratulations!!! :-6

theia · Post by **theia** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 2:22 pm

I am so pleased for you, Bez...a good decision and I just know you'll be happy :-6

minks · Post by **minks** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 3:24 pm

Brilliant and Congratulations.

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 3:27 pm

bez wishes from jimbo :-6 :-6

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 3:42 pm

Bez :-4

Oh I'm so happy for you!

May only good things come your way, my dear friend :-6

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 4:01 pm

Happy days Bez, Happy days. :-6

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 6:23 pm

BINGO ! :-6

Im very happy for you Bezzy !

Its like your all grown up now or something.

venus · Post by **venus** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 6:37 pm

that is great news BEZ, and lm wishing you luck and green fingers:D

in the nicest possible way of course:p

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Wed Dec 06, 2006 11:26 pm

aww Bez....i am so glad for you! your determination is an inspiration! many happy years in your new home :-4

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 12:04 am

Wonderful news, Bez!!!!! So glad about the garden, too!!!

cars · Post by **cars** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 1:34 am

Great News Bez, there's nothing like owning your "own" Home! Best Wishes for a very happy, healthy life there!

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 3:07 am

Thanks everyone for your best wishes.

It's day 3 into the journey and I'm still as excited as a kid going to Disney world....silly old codger...!

The administrative 'wheels' will probably turn fairly slowly but as long as I'm 'the owner' by the end of February / March I'll be happy.

I plan to stay here in the rented place for a month after everythings completed so that I can decorate and have a new kitchen installed and carpet laid etc. I'm already 'window shopping' and in January there should be plenty of sales and offers.

I'll keep you up to date with progress - or maybe I should start a journal...mmm

:-6

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:04 am

Cool Bez. It will be nice to have somewhere to put your Garden Gnomes again

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:31 am

Uncle Kram;478794 wrote: Cool Bez. It will be nice to have somewhere to put your Garden Gnomes again

Well I'm one step nearer to a home for my gnomes !!!

Filled in application for a mortgage and should hear next week if I've been successful.

I'll be 85 when it's paid off, but it's going to cost 60% less than if I carry on renting , will be my own to do what i want with and will be something for the kids when I depart this world.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:37 am

Bez;479603 wrote: Well I'm one step nearer to a home for my gnomes !!!

Filled in application for a mortgage and should hear next week if I've been successful.

I'll be 85 when it's paid off, but it's going to cost 60% less than if I carry on renting , will be my own to do what i want with and will be something for the kids when I depart this world.

So glad to read this, Bez! A new garden to grow and a kitchen to upgrade. You'll be in heaven!

Tater Tazz · Post by **Tater Tazz** » Fri Dec 08, 2006 9:37 am

good luck with your new apartment.:-6

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:25 pm

Bez;479603 wrote: Well I'm one step nearer to a home for my gnomes !!!

Filled in application for a mortgage and should hear next week if I've been successful.

I'll be 85 when it's paid off, but it's going to cost 60% less than if I carry on renting , will be my own to do what i want with and will be something for the kids when I depart this world.

Will you be looking to buy a property in Gnome mans land? :yh_giggle

buttercup · Post by **buttercup** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:32 pm

Awwwww bez :-4

Post by **Betty Boop** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 2:32 pm

Uncle Kram;481872 wrote: Will you be looking to buy a property in Gnome mans land? :yh_giggle

:wah:

Good luck Bez :-4

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 7:11 am

Quick update....building society are processing the mortgage application and the Surveyor should be doing his valuation before Christmas. solicitor is getting the land Search and registry stuff done

So far the quotes for the professional fees have totalled £1,998....I budgeted for £4,000...so unless anything untoward happens, I'll have a bit extra towards improvements and furniture.

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 7:32 am

Uncle Kram;481872 wrote: Will you be looking to buy a property in Gnome mans land? :yh_giggle

I didnt want to giggle.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 7:51 am

Nomad;489009 wrote: I didnt want to giggle.

But you did , right ???

Truthfully I'm not a fan of garden gnomes....not in MY garden anyway.

I think Unc's 'away with the faries' !!:)

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 7:52 am

Bez;489018 wrote: But you did , right ???

Truthfully I'm not a fan of garden gnomes....not in MY garden anyway.

I think Unc's 'away with the faries' !!:)

maybe....

cars · Post by **cars** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 7:54 am

Bez;488996 wrote: Quick update....building society are processing the mortgage application and the Surveyor should be doing his valuation before Christmas. solicitor is getting the land Search and registry stuff done

So far the quotes for the professional fees have totalled £1,998....I budgeted for £4,000...so unless anything untoward happens, I'll have a bit extra towards improvements and furniture.
Great news Bez, glad things are going your way!

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 7:58 am

cars;489021 wrote: Great news Bez, glad things are going your way!

After the initial apprehension, I'm excited cars....it's quite an adventure for an old fogey !!:)

Quite a few people have told me to buy a 'retirement flat' ....WHAT !!! ....they're for 'old ' people

cars · Post by **cars** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 8:03 am

Bez;489025 wrote: After the initial apprehension, I'm excited cars....it's quite an adventure for an old fogey !!:)

Quite a few people have told me to buy a 'retirement flat' ....WHAT !!! ....they're for 'old ' people

Good for you Bez, you're not old, you're just starting "life after working"!

And there definately is "life after working"!

Enjoy!!!

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 8:31 am

cars;489029 wrote: Good for you Bez, you're not old, you're just starting "life after working"!

And there definately is "life after working"!

Enjoy!!!

I like it...thanks cars :-6

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:57 am

Best wishes from me, too! There's NOTHING like the fun of moving into your own place.....

(Not to mention the expense! :wah: )

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 1:30 am

YIPPEE !!!!

My mortgage offer arrived in the post today..........

I am full of mixed emotions.....happy, scared, apprehensive, euphoric, excited.....this is a big step for an 'oldie', but what the hell....I'll have my OWN place !!!!

The waiting game starts now....waiting for all the legal stuff (searches etc), waiting for a completion date, waiting to get the keys.....

:-6

Post by **Betty Boop** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 1:33 am

Good Luck Bez, hope it all goes quickly for you! :-4

abbey · Post by **abbey** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 1:42 am

That's wonderful news Bez.

Happy days. :-6

Uncle Kram · Post by **Uncle Kram** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 3:36 am

I'm sure there will be a Happy Ending Bez - and you deserve it :-4

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Fri Dec 29, 2006 5:11 am

Bez;499470 wrote: YIPPEE !!!!

My mortgage offer arrived in the post today..........

I am full of mixed emotions.....happy, scared, apprehensive, euphoric, excited.....this is a big step for an 'oldie', but what the hell....I'll have my OWN place !!!!

The waiting game starts now....waiting for all the legal stuff (searches etc), waiting for a completion date, waiting to get the keys.....

:-6
Go have a pre-celebration. You've earned it. :-6

Lulu2 · Post by **Lulu2** » Sun Dec 31, 2006 7:49 pm

A true friend will help you put down shelf paper and arrange the kitchen! NOW you'll find out who your "true friends" really are! :wah:

AussiePam · Post by **AussiePam** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 2:17 am

Bez;499470 wrote: YIPPEE !!!!

My mortgage offer arrived in the post today..........

I am full of mixed emotions.....happy, scared, apprehensive, euphoric, excited.....this is a big step for an 'oldie', but what the hell....I'll have my OWN place !!!!

The waiting game starts now....waiting for all the legal stuff (searches etc), waiting for a completion date, waiting to get the keys.....

:-6

Wonderful news, Bez. Go for it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And HAPPY NEW YEAR.

Bez · Post by **Bez** » Mon Jan 01, 2007 8:24 am

Lulu2;501832 wrote: A true friend will help you put down shelf paper and arrange the kitchen! NOW you'll find out who your "true friends" really are! :wah:

On moving day, they'll all get bad backs at the same time