.... That is the question.
Do we go for it? Or do we back out? We had our second offer accepted and if we don't pull out we are due to complete on the 9th April.
We had the survey done today and as expected the house is a complete and utter DIY bodge-job. And the two things that we thought we could wait and do later are things that we need to get done sooner, and a couple of other things need doing before we even think about decorating. The attic and roof need sorting out, which we could have waited to do but will need to at least get the basics done now; and we wanted to save up and get proper sash windows put in but as the existing windows need replacing as a priority we'll have to sacrifice other aspects of the work to get them done first too.
How long could I stand to live in a building site? How bad do I think a building site could be? I guess if people can build their own house while living in a caravan - and get pregnant and have baby while living in said caravan - I think I can manage living in a bedroom. That's what we'll have, in reality. A kitchen that functions but is only temporary, a bathroom that functions but is only temporary, and a bedroom for the three of us which will also be our living room and office until other rooms are finished.
I think it will be worth it. It will be hard work and a long hard slog but the prospect of having a family home at the end of it that Ben and hopefully his siblings can grow up in must be worth the effort.
Maybe I'll enter Ben into some "cute baby" competitions, and any prize money can go towards fixing up the house too....!
3 comments:
Well, a difficult one for an outsider to comment on really Jen.
but, for what my imput is worth, I would back right out and don't look back, why put you and your young family through 2 or 3 years of potential misery.
Not worth it, the thrre of you will be happy little folk in a nice little warm house anywhere. xxx good luck though xxx Steve xxx
Jen, I would think hard. Me and Mr Katiekjr are buying a new build to avoid all the hassle of renovations, but if you can see youself in 5/6 years time happy and secure in your HOME, do it, it will be hard but worth it in the end. But, if you have any doubts about if it is your perfect home back out, there will always be another house.
I wish you al the luck in the world with the house, but you have to be totally convinced it will be perfect for your family to grow up in to go through all the disturbance.
Katie x
In God's will you'll make it! so fingers crossed and eyes towards the sky... if God wants to give you this house, he'll give you his peace to take you through everything. Be blessed my sister!
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