MF by Christmas 2024 - let's do this!

Bizzywizard

I packed my china and kicthen items in Tescos fruit boxes, super sturdy and stackable. Tescos were thrilled that I could use them! 

Sarahwithlove

Doing well on the packing, it will be here before you know it 

LadyWithAPlan

Wow all seems to be moving forward quickly here, very exciting!

Coxy11

The first truckload of our house has been picked up today. All good except my entire wardrobe and underwear has been taken - DH obviously didn't hear me this morning when I told him what they COULDN'T take just yet. Off to buy clothes after work!!

beanielou

Well you do need to have some clothes! 

Coxy11

Indeed @beanielou. I literally have what I wore to work and still need to get through the weekend and Monday yet! Thank goodness for late opening MrT!! 

beanielou

Hope all goes smoothly for you with the move. 

Suffolk_lass

Excellent! if that is all that goes wrong you will be laughing about it all soon. And there is nothing like a bit of new underwear, especially pants and socks) to make you feel better about things 

Coxy11

Good morning from our new house!

The wifi was turned on earlier today so both DD and I are WFH today. DH has gone back to our old London borough to sign on (last but one appointment). He will be back by lunchtime all being well.

The move went smoothly, mostly due to a full truck leaving on the Friday so only the beds and sofas plus some last boxes to move on the actually completion date of Monday. The house was clear by 10.30am and then DH, DD and I cleaned it thoroughly. The new owner isn't moving in until this weekend so only a couple of days' worth of dust to settle.

We were in the new house with the door shut at 4pm as there were 10(!) removal guys to bring stuff in. They were excellent, made up the beds, wardrobes etc. Totally awesome team work and really nice chatty guys too. 

The new house is probably more of a project than we first thought and there are a few annoying things, BUT we are going to take our time, and I've already started a list of spares to order (oven door handle held on with tape, freezer box drawer broken) to make things a little easier. I think the biggest thing for me is the lack of kitchen cupboard space as there are two integrated under counter fridges (no freezer apart from one little box) and I think I'd rather have more cupboards. So plan is to maybe buy a free-standing American fridge freezer. We are very much living day to day with groceries as I had to go back to the office on Tuesday and WFH at my DSis's yesterday. We are yet to do a big shop.

Our bedroom has a very dated en-suite but the electric shower is fine and will do until we update that room. DH is fiddling with the heating to get it good for us as our bedroom feels very cold in the evening. The couple that moved out were 80 and I think that generation are made of stronger stuff - definitely know my Mum doesn't switch her heating on much!

We still have a mortgage c. £37k. The amount NatWest quoted us last week and the amount the solicitor ported as part of the completion statement differ, so DH is on the case with that. 

The most pressing thing is to get the proceeds/equity of the sale out of our current account which is currently sitting at c. £200k and giving me nightmares. Good problem to have, I know. We will be looking at best options for that this evening now the internet is up and running.

I also need to get my head around taking a break from work, to sort the house/garden, have a rest etc. There's a part time receptionist role at the local (walkable) vets which is two long days and a Saturday morning. Seriously tempted so might apply and see what gives as that work pattern is ideal for me and I don't feel ready to completely retire. Also have money anxiety as my Mum worked until 67 following a divorce and I know we will go through our savings once we start changing things up here.

So much to think about, but glad we made the move as it has really lifted DH's spirits.

beanielou

Happy happy new house to you all. Wishing you so many years of love happiness and laughter. 🥂🥂. Xx 
Great idea to suss out the vet job.