I hate the townhouse we bought. what now. Friday 13th July 2007 settlement. coming up for three years. Ruining our relationship. I'm so unhappy here.
Options. None of which will happen because two toddlers no energy, hubby no job as yet (just graduated uni), me p/time work.
1. Rent somewhere, rent this out.
2. Sell it. Rent elsewhere.
Why do I hate it.
No usable outdoor space. courtyard faces SW - cold winds, no sun, building works over back fence.
No character, soul.
Neither of us a handyman so nothing gets fixed, hung, or repaired (eg saggy curtains, no pictures up, 'little jobs' never get done, like lacquering the slate kitchen floor so it's all faded and dirty-looking even after I scrub it.)
Ugly ugly ugly non-views (of carparks). Or the neighbouring brick walls
No outdoor space is main gripe bec I'm such an outdoor person.
Why did we buy it?
Rushed, was sick of looking, tightly held suburb so this came up and we got it; hubby wanted this area, I hate the area it's BORING BORING BORING (but didn't know that before) and ugly, but practical for kids and amenities. Bought the place thinking it would be a good investment property in future, and thought we'd be here 2yrs max. Now it's three years and no end in sight. *sigh*
Options. None of which will happen because two toddlers no energy, hubby no job as yet (just graduated uni), me p/time work.
1. Rent somewhere, rent this out.
2. Sell it. Rent elsewhere.
Why do I hate it.
No usable outdoor space. courtyard faces SW - cold winds, no sun, building works over back fence.
No character, soul.
Neither of us a handyman so nothing gets fixed, hung, or repaired (eg saggy curtains, no pictures up, 'little jobs' never get done, like lacquering the slate kitchen floor so it's all faded and dirty-looking even after I scrub it.)
Ugly ugly ugly non-views (of carparks). Or the neighbouring brick walls
No outdoor space is main gripe bec I'm such an outdoor person.
Why did we buy it?
Rushed, was sick of looking, tightly held suburb so this came up and we got it; hubby wanted this area, I hate the area it's BORING BORING BORING (but didn't know that before) and ugly, but practical for kids and amenities. Bought the place thinking it would be a good investment property in future, and thought we'd be here 2yrs max. Now it's three years and no end in sight. *sigh*