We Found an Apartment!

Well, we found it a couple of weeks ago, but I didn't want to jinx anything until I knew it would be ours.

It's a three bedroom flat in town, within walking distance of the school. It's very spacious, with lots of built in storage throughout, and a private patio. There's no designated parking space or garage, but that's really the only thing it's missing.

Oh, and it's directly across the street from this...

As soon as we walked through the place, we knew it was just what we wanted. We walked outside and Matt called the agent to make an offer. Basically, this just meant that we told the agent the length of lease and rent we would pay (which was the amount of rent they asked for), and told them how many people would be living there. Then we waited.

A few days (!) later, we received word that our offer was accepted. Then we had to submit certain fees and a bunch of information so they could check out references. They called Matt's employer, the guy who owns the inn we're staying in, and checked credit history and income. Stuff like that. This morning, after several days of anxiously awaiting news, we were told that the flat will be ours. Phew!

Oh, and the shipping container carrying all of our stuff has arrived in the country and gone through customs. Yay!

We have to wait to move in until the 28th of September, so we still have a little hotel/temporary apartment living. But we will move in soon, and have all of our things available immediately.

Off to have a pint or two of cider to celebrate!