Signed

I signed contracts for the little house on Belvoir Street today. I'm still reeling.

As well as contracts, I signed up for a mortgage with my employer, BigBank, with all it's attendant guarantees and check lists. Then there's the small matter of a cheque for $49,000 (10% or the purchase price).

The tenants will still be in the place 'til the middle of May. That gives me some breathing space to shop around for home insurance and to decide what physical changes I want to make to the property.

I've just been discussing my basic plans with my house mate, Aoife. She disagreed with every single opinion I had. Even down to the idea of removing the dividing wall downstairs, which I regard as fundamental. Admittedly, her ideas were grander and would make for an attractive home, but the planning regulations for a listed building would be a problem. And cost would be prohibitive.

If anyone out there has any suggestions I'm currently open to them all.