Phew!

After a truly manic month of to-ing and fro-ing and sorting things out the apartment, everything finally fell into place today, including the previously-unhelpful management company getting their act together.

It feels like a big weight has been lifted off my shoulders.

My tenants have moved in, deposit and first rent payment made. I knew they were a couple, just didn't know it was two ladies until I saw their names on the tenancy agreement! Hope they like the decor, lol!

Gosh, I can take a breather and I can feel my mind already emptying in anticipation of my well-earned holiday! Two more mad days at work to get over with first and then it's sunny Greece with the glamorous C again.

Can't bloody wait!

Not saying it's a rough area but...

...this is the latest bit of graffiti art on the wall opposite the apartment I've just bought.

I'll try to take some pics of the ones further down the wall next time I'm there with good daylight.

Anyway, went to my first Ebbsfleet United league match in a couple of years - they played Stockport County in a pretty entertaining match, which finished 1-1.  The Fleet could have won had they not played for the draw in extra time and bar a few tired legs, they did not look like a part-time side.

My 'first' team finally got their season going too  - Liverpool beat 10 man Arsenal  - not a great game but I'll take the 3 points. Come on!!

Back from the match, managed to sort out a locksmith for the broken letter box so all that's done already -I'm impressed with myself! Still lots to do though!

12 Weeks

I have got all sorts to post about (yes, happy stuff too even!) but have been pretty tied up.

But finally, after twelve loooong weeks (from the day I put in the offer to completion), I've now purchased a little apartment that's going to be a cornerstone for my retirement, seeing as pensions are going to pot!

Woohoo!

What is it?  A new dinky one bedroom flat.
Where is it? Errr....Old Trafford, just over a mile from Manchester City Centre.
How did I pay for it? Funds from the sale of my house last year, plus small mortgage.
Do I know anything about being a landlord? Been doing bits of research, bought some books, did my yield calculations.
Is it a big risk? Yes, but hopefully a calculated one that will reap some rewards.Speculate to accumulate, etc!

Whilst I've been picking up bits and pieces, there's still lots of expenses to shell out for before it's ready to let out, starting with the damaged post box, caused I think by the previous owner/tenant due to a lost key! :-(

But anyway, it's getting sorted.

Don't feel as stressed now that completion has happened but I know there's more hard work to go!