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So just like this store in Greymouth's central town life is 100% good at the moment. We ended up biting the bullet and buying a clothes dryer only for those moments when we can't get something dry that we need quickly otherwise our electricity bill is going to go up and up. I also got approved for a mortgage which is great news. B is too old to apply as he is 58 years old and most banks have an age cutoff but because I am 7 years younger than him banks look at me more positively. So my 12 years of saving madly a deposit has paid off. We are going to start looking for our own house shortly.

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Susan Heather said…
Well done and good luck with your search.
15 September 2022 at 16:06
local alien said…
Sounds like you've found the place you like, now I hope you find the house you like
15 September 2022 at 18:04
gz said…
I am surprised that the cutoff is so young!
All the best with the house hunt.
15 September 2022 at 18:19
gz said…
With clothes drying, we use a dehumidifier in the kitchen, clothes on a rack by and above it..works well even without the small radiator by it being used
15 September 2022 at 20:49
At Home In New Zealand said…
Oh wow, Amy, that is awesome news. I hope you manage to find something you really love and the purchase goes through without any hassles.
15 September 2022 at 21:29
Andy said…
Good lucky with the house. It takes a few years but the best part of buying the house is when you pay off the mortgage.
15 September 2022 at 22:02
Tom said…
...GREAT news!
15 September 2022 at 23:48
DawnTreader said…
Good luck with your house-hunting. I love watching (esp. British) house-hunting shows on TV even though I am quite satisfied with living in a rented flat myself (knowing that taking care of a house would be too much for me to cope with).
16 September 2022 at 00:04
Jocelyn said…
Wishing you the best in house hunting.
16 September 2022 at 07:03
Spare Parts and Pics said…
Congrats on qualifying. I've never heard of an age cut-off for qualifying for a loan. Sounds like age discrimination.
16 September 2022 at 08:56
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Good luck on your house. I had never heard of an age cutoff but I guess different countries have different customs and rules. I've known people here in their 80's who got a 30 year mortgage.
16 September 2022 at 10:47
Pisi Prkl said…
Nice street scene. Good luck finding that house.
16 September 2022 at 12:40
Photo Cache said…
Yes, best wishes on your house hunting! I didn't realize there is a cut off for loans. I wonder if there's one out here.

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16 September 2022 at 14:18
Ms Donyarific said…
Love the street scene, and happy to know how you've been doing. Hope you get settled soon :) Happy Skywatching! Mine's here ~ Ms. Donyarific
16 September 2022 at 21:53
Iris Flavia said…
That sounds like good news!
Crazy, though with the age. Same problem here. A year ago we could´ve applied for Australia still, but Ingo is 7 1/2 years older than me and boom, that was it.
Good luck with the house hunting!
17 September 2022 at 01:34
Light and Voices said…
Good luck finding the home to purchase. Tip: A bathroom for each bedroom. LOL! Cut off for loans sounds like age discrimination. Town looks financially secure for now.
17 September 2022 at 01:35
Tigger's Mum said…
Congratulations and we hope you find your perfect home. Who knows we might be looking around that part of the island a year or so from now.
17 September 2022 at 18:38
Klara said…
best wishes on your house hunting.
18 September 2022 at 01:05
Andree said…
Have fun with the looking! But I have *never* heard of an age cut-off. But you got it, and a dryer, too! I'm looking forward to seeing what happens.
18 September 2022 at 05:51
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