Location, location, location

Did I ever tell you why I cannot go shopping and why I have to save money?

First of all, I live in a land where money do not grow on trees...shall I move?

So, as me and b/f both have average salaries, we have to make this effort on not to make every shopping dream a reality...or maybe just a few, little ones because...
...drums please: we are looking for a HOUSE!

We decided to take this big step after almost 5 years of rents and the need to have a place for ourself, that would be 'ours'.

As the time goes by, we realised we would like a little garden with flowers. More space as my parents may want to stop by for a few days (not only for a frugal weekend) and for friends to stay over!


With the economy downturn we thought there would have been more deals around and interesting morgages: all bullshit!

The house prices are still high, difficult to find a deal and for banks, I am not a desirable candidate as I am in my 30s and cannot have a 30-years-lenght mortgage!!!

How can they expect for the economy to raise if nobody help buyers??

Anyway, I want to keep it positive and I am not in a hurry. Plus, more time to save money!

Crazy thing: many, many people I know have inherideted money from relatives* living abroad of whom they did not even have a clue about! Guess what? Paolo and myself are the only one with no relatives abroad!!!! that's a pity....

You may suggest the National Lottery to try for a lucky win, but honestly I do not believe in it...and I'd rather rob a bank! ; ))

Anyway, from time to time I will up-date you on my house-hunting and I will publish some photo.

Here are the first ones:


big and lovely house, but expensive, too close to a main street (noise and privacy), and very little garden (ehi! I need it for my barbecue!!!)





Now, can I ask your suggestions, tips and advices for the house-seach?
what did you experienced?

Is there any magic trick I can use to find the perfect home?

*many Italians emigrated throught the 40s to the 60s