Over two years ago, Adam and I took the leap and put down a 10% deposit on a piece of land waiting to be subdivided. Fast forward to yesterday: we’ve officially settled and are now proud landowners—and yes, owners of a hefty mortgage too! 🎉🏡
It’s been a journey filled with high expectations and a lot of planning. We even got the green light to start early, thanks to the developer’s approval.
But how did it feel at settlement, this long-awaited milestone? Honestly, it was a bit of an anti-climax.
It was Monday, after all—not exactly prime time for celebrations! I ended up toasting our future with a beer while making dinner, waiting for Adam who was still out there, working into the night.
Life continues on, and it’s as busy as ever, juggling both rent and a mortgage now. And since we’re building from scratch, settlement looks a bit different - there’s no shiny new house to move into yet, no big moving weekend or that special period of nesting.
That excitement comes much further down the line.
But here’s the thing: every day, we’re a step closer to our dream. The grind is real, but the reward at the end will be so worth it.
We are out here laying foundations—not just in building a house, but for our future.
#thegrindcontinues #homebuildingjourney