Home Shoppin'.

So the hunt for the house is well underway - well sorta. We are on the lookout constantly. There are so many factors we have to take in, and we have to keep a budget in mind as well. Just cos I have a job doesn't mean it pays well!

Here are a few types we are looking at, plus pros and cons.

This is a very cute house. It's just in our budget range. But the con? It's a fair way away from where any of our friends are living. We've felt a bit detached being further out from the city from our friends this year, and we want to be closer when we move. (This is closer to the city, but on the other side to the friends.)

This one is in the location of my dreams. It's near the corner of Smith and Gertrude in Collingwood, VERY close to the city. Taxis would be unnecessary, and the rent is shockingly cheap..

And therein lies the problem. WHY? Is there a roach infestation in this house? Will we die of hypothermia? Is the toilet in the main bedroom? 

Admittedly it's not the best looking house I've seen but there must be other reasons to its cheapness. We'll check it out.. warily.

Now, this one could be perfect. It's much cheaper than we're expecting to pay, and it's 4 bedroom, not 3 like we're planning for, so we'd have the option of a fourth housemate and EVEN CHEAPER rent!

Cons? This is not much further in to the city than we already are. Cheap rent would be a plus, but I would never wish the commute to the city that I endured for over a year to anyone. Let alone my own flesh and blood. (Oh yeah did I mention Tom is living with Kayla and I? That's our new household. Exciting!)

And then maybe you might find a house that seems absolutely perfect. Close to Thornbury train station, affordable rent, close to our friends. Easy right!?... No. No it friggin' isn't. Because there is a huge competition when it comes to applying for houses. Especially perfect ones like these. And they tend to prefer people who have steady incomes rather than students, recent Kiwi imports, and poor beasts! 

Fingers crossed though, we're praying that we can call this (or something just as good as this) our home very soon!