Yesterday was the day - the day of signing!
So much was running through my head (or should I say still running through my head); why didn't I study law or something so I could understand the contract wording; what happens if house prices drop and I'm left with a larger debt than the house is worth; what happens if I can't afford the loan repayments, bills, rates, petrol and food (can I eat less?); what if I chose a bad combination of colours; what if ... what if... OMG!
My solicitor, BJT Legal, were wonderful. They sat down with me and listened to me as I asked them questions about the contract (I used a lot of sticky notes). And after that, I felt much better. After all, I am doing this for me - the next step in living my life as an independent woman!
By the time I got to Simonds to sign contracts, most of my anxieties had receded. The Simonds' Rep, Danny, joked about how I had to sign until my hand cramped and I couldn't sign any more. But I was surprised at how easy it was to sign that much money away - lol - no cramps in my hand. I just hope I don't get cramps in my stomach from regret.
Who knows what the future holds. I know that I'm excited. I know that lots of things will happen (both good and bad) between signing and moving in. But I will move in, and life will begin. And that brings a smile to my face!
Well done Ally. I only found your blog because someone had linked to mine!
ReplyDeleteLike you - but I'm a bloke, but just over 20 years ago, I was a single male waiting for Ms Right. At age 29 I ended up building a home by myself. A couple of years later I met Ms Right, married and we have two children now. Although I built the house, we ended up decorating it togther and eventually renovated the bathrooms and kitchens several years later.
We're now currently building a home together. It's been stressful at times, but now it's going up we're beginning to see all that hard work (and a lot of guess work) of how things will feel once built.
So good luck with your build and enjoy the moment. Whe you least expect it, Mr Right will be there, and if it is meant to be, it will.
Paul