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Originally Posted by fraser
Stuck a $20 letter box in the ground outside my house and looked out past the showhomes to the city skyline and smiled to myself as I realised I now own a home in Melbourne with no mortgage.
Spent the day round there laying flooring and had to put the box up so that the bins can be delivered.
So 26 months after first getting an agent, we're home![Smile](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Spent the day round there laying flooring and had to put the box up so that the bins can be delivered.
So 26 months after first getting an agent, we're home
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aaaawwwwww, one of the nicest posts I've read on here - sounds like you're living the dream now mate ![Big Grin](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
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Originally Posted by fraser
Stuck a $20 letter box in the ground outside my house and looked out past the showhomes to the city skyline and smiled to myself as I realised I now own a home in Melbourne with no mortgage.
Spent the day round there laying flooring and had to put the box up so that the bins can be delivered.
So 26 months after first getting an agent, we're home![Smile](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Spent the day round there laying flooring and had to put the box up so that the bins can be delivered.
So 26 months after first getting an agent, we're home
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Originally Posted by fraser
Stuck a $20 letter box in the ground outside my house and looked out past the showhomes to the city skyline and smiled to myself as I realised I now own a home in Melbourne with no mortgage.
Spent the day round there laying flooring and had to put the box up so that the bins can be delivered.
So 26 months after first getting an agent, we're home![Smile](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Spent the day round there laying flooring and had to put the box up so that the bins can be delivered.
So 26 months after first getting an agent, we're home
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Personally I'd be happy to own a house here along with a 100% mortgage, but first things first!
Must feel nice tho ... and fair play to ya! ...
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Originally Posted by fraser
Don't worry I'm sure there'll be another disaster one to follow
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Well done Fraser and Rachel - we're sure you'll be very happy there!
Can't wait till we're in our own home!
Rachel
Can't wait till we're in our own home!
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congratulations fraser
bet you cant wait to move in
good luck mate.
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Really pleased for you, remember:-
There is no shortcut to any place worth going
Enjoy your house, after all the hassle you deserve to be happy.
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There is no shortcut to any place worth going
Enjoy your house, after all the hassle you deserve to be happy.
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yay, really pleased for you honey
will try and send you some 'good luck in your new home' karma, but i doubt it will let me.
can just see you now, surveying your property, beer in hand.
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will try and send you some 'good luck in your new home' karma, but i doubt it will let me.
can just see you now, surveying your property, beer in hand.
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That's excellent! I hope you all get settled very quickly and smoothly in your new home and can now finally relax!
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