The hunter pounces!
Jun. 18th, 2015 07:58 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
luckykaaSo, having thought about things and slept upon things I decided I really liked the 2 bedroom flat. So I called and was told they were in a meeting so they'd call me back. I called again when they didn't. Apparently the place had been taken.
So I arranged to see another flat. Walking distance from the city centre. Not perfect but it had a lot going for it, including already being wired up for cable. Decided it was more than adequate, So I rang up next day. Apparently it had been taken.
Looked for another place online. Rang up to arrange a viewing. Taken.
It's at this point that I start to feel I'm being taunted. At least if I do buy a place I can be sure of a rental income if I need it.
So, the most recent place was actually on the edge of the city. And the buses don't get as far as the railway station, but it does have a few things things going for it:
It's slightly cheaper.
I could get to work without city centre traffic woes
It's absolutely awesome!
I was a little reluctant when I saw it was in a bit of a tatty area, and there was no stairway carpet, but it's exactly the sort of layout I like - combined kitchen/living room. Gas hob (difficult to clean but good for cooking), fully refurbished - the builders are still finishing off! Bedroom is suitably large, it has a bath, there's a shared outdoor area. Also they're going to install the carpet.
So I've asked for an application form. I still fear I may lose out, but this is abut as quick as I can go.
So I arranged to see another flat. Walking distance from the city centre. Not perfect but it had a lot going for it, including already being wired up for cable. Decided it was more than adequate, So I rang up next day. Apparently it had been taken.
Looked for another place online. Rang up to arrange a viewing. Taken.
It's at this point that I start to feel I'm being taunted. At least if I do buy a place I can be sure of a rental income if I need it.
So, the most recent place was actually on the edge of the city. And the buses don't get as far as the railway station, but it does have a few things things going for it:
It's slightly cheaper.
I could get to work without city centre traffic woes
It's absolutely awesome!
I was a little reluctant when I saw it was in a bit of a tatty area, and there was no stairway carpet, but it's exactly the sort of layout I like - combined kitchen/living room. Gas hob (difficult to clean but good for cooking), fully refurbished - the builders are still finishing off! Bedroom is suitably large, it has a bath, there's a shared outdoor area. Also they're going to install the carpet.
So I've asked for an application form. I still fear I may lose out, but this is abut as quick as I can go.
