It's not a lot, but it's enough

G'morning all.

The viewing yesterday was great. My step-dad said the flat was perfect and agreed with me that I should formally declare my interest and bid!! So excited. The lady who lives there has clearly taken good care of it for the last 4 years and it ticks all the boxes and more.

I've arranged a call at 1pm with the mortgage brokers who gave the cheapest quote to organise a solicitor which I'll need to make a bid.

I've not stopped thinking about the flat and what I can do with it. Not that it needs much, it truly doesn't, but things like colour schemes etc. I've a few boards on Pinterest with various ideas. I'm just super excited.

Anyway. Need to stop getting ahead of myself. Not even put the bid in never mind it being accepted!!

So that was me last night. Apart from that I didn't do too much. I had a relatively early night due to the early rise this morning for the gym. I've got football tonight which will ruin my NSD but that's all.

Keep you all posted

Hey Joey

That's a fair point. The biggie (I think) tends to the carpets, as they can be expensive (I think), so I paid close attention to them yesterday and they seemed in very good condition. Very warm, thick and comfortable.

I plan on taking a week off whenever I get the keys to my first home to decorate. Fresh lick of paint and organise things. Hopefully I'll have furniture to build and things to organise etc, so I do plan on doing a bit of decorating.

Hi everyone,

Well after my call with the mortgage broker, they quickly put me in touch with a local solicitor who sent me a quote which was cheaper than I could find elsewhere at £767.00. I accepted and said I'd like to proceed and officially made a bid on the property!!!!!

The house is being sold by Purple Bricks, who operate differently from most other estate agents. So I had to make the bid through their website, was really simple to do though. Last night, after football, I received a message from the seller asking when I would be looking to move in (which I take as a good sign). I replied saying I was happy to work around her because she hasn't found a home to buy for herself yet.

Checked again this morning and the offer is still classed as "being considered", so I'll update you if and when it's accepted/rejected.

Apart from that excitement yesterday. I had football which should've cost me £3.50 but I forgot my wallet, so I got a NSD but I'll pay double next week.

Gym this morning and it was leg day. My god I'm knackered. Walking like John Wayne.

Anyway, must get back to it. Hopefully I'll be back on soon with good news.

Morning everyone,

Welllll......

IT WAS ACCEPTED!!

I had a phone call yesterday from Purple Bricks to tell me the seller has decided to take my offer and they'll change the listing to "under offer". Due to technical difficulties, I won't get emails/updates until later this morning which I'll be glad to see.

Hasn't sunk in yet. Can't imagine it but I'm sooo looking forward to it. Wish I had a bit more money to furnish the place though. I think Ikea will be my friend.

It may sound cheesy but I'd like to repeat something I said when I became debt free last year; thank you to each of you who visit this thread, read and post. It helps keep me accountable and gives me motivation, so thank you all so very much.

Exciting times.