[jocalla]

As you all know we have had a VERY wobbly start here in NZ but are determined not to give up.......well it is starting to pay off :P

First bit of good news, Jon got a pay rise :clap , just a small one, but better than nothing :yes

The most exciting news is that we have managed to get on the property market :P :P :P :P

We have done it the only way we can, which is buying a plot of land, which is only one minute away from one of my favourite locations, and we are getting a small, house put on it. It is a house and land package, an extremely basic house, but the plot is 930 so big enough for us.

Incase anyone one is curious about the price, which I would have been :mrgreen: the cost of it is fixed which totals $195 000, but $6 000 of that is for extra bits we might want, so that could be made smaller

We signed the contract today, everything is subject to finances etc but we can't see any probs
:hopeso

Finally feel things are looking up for us ;) Esp now that a pak'n'save has opened up in Hornby :nice1 we are budgeting alot better.

Joanne

[Moorf]

Jo that is fantastic news!! Well done you guys! :cheers

So come on... where is the house??

Just goes to show that persistence pays.... :yes

So chuffed for you both :nice1

Moorf

[kiwidollie]

Congratulations to you! :cheers

That sounds like the sort of thing we'd like to do. Would be very interested in keeping up to date with how things proceed for you.

Cheers

:yes

[jocalla]

Thanks guys :cheers

Land is in Doyleston, about a minute away from Leeston.

And will definetaly keep you all posted on how we get on. See if the deal is good as it sounds ;)

We have timed it so that the building work starts in August, so will be ready for when our tenancy ends here in Dec (as you all know we are stuck in a fixed tenancy)

We pay 5% deposit when they start the work, then you pay the rest when it is completed......hence no worries about rent money AND a mortgage :nice1

Joanne

[Moorf]

Hey Jo, how about starting a diary from when you start negotiations etc
in the Real Estate area - lots of people are interested in doing exactly what you have done and you'd be the first on the forum to do it!!

How exciting for you!! Can you specify all the colours/carpets/kitchen stuff etc? Is it Golden Homes or Murray? Or who?

[jocalla]

Great idea!!!!

I'll start it now, from the beginning, can't sleep to excited :P :P :P :P

Joanne

[Moorf]

:nice1

[Hannah-NL]

House and land for that price?
Wow! Very interesting, I'll be reading your new thread for sure!!!

[Diny]

Wonderful news. I'll be reading your 'diary' with much interest.

Good on you.

Diny

[jesselyn]

great news! :clap
im happy for you :nice1

cheers
jes

[Timbo]

That is great news jocalla. I look forward to your diary, as this is probably how we will end up doing it. Good luck with the builders.

[Mike & Nicola]

Fantastic news Jo, great house for a GREAT price, and I think you'll find loads of people will have a keen interest on how your build goes, as we all want to do the same!

How long is the whole process expected to take?

Mike

[Pamela]

Brilliant News Jo :clap :clap :clap

Cannot wait to read your Diary that will keep us all going, This site is like a drug we all keep coming back to see who's doing what and whats happening,

My life's not been the same since I found this place, Hubbys lost loads weight :laugh :laugh

It is so worth while when you hear good news like this keep us all posted

Pam

[StevieD]

well done Jocalla!! That sounds like and ideal situation! Will follow your diary with interest....

steve

[sarahw]

Great news - well done guys!!!! Congrats on the house! Sounds fab & the section sounds a very nice size!!! :nice1

I've found Pak & Save really good for shopping on a budget - they have a lot of good deals on wine & beer too!!! :cheers

Keep us posted - looking forward to reading the diary!

[Babette & Andy]

Wow Joanne, that's brilliant news, so exciting :nice1 really chuffed for you guys, and will be reading the progress diary with interest.

Babette