More Apartment Fun

The last two days have found me back out apartment hunting. I saw one yesterday that I liked, but it was ground level. It was an excellent apartment, but it was in the back of the complex, was on the ground floor and had a door that opened to the outside.

I wouldn't have minded the door opening to the outside, but they didn't have an alarm system. Though gun control in Ireland is quite strict and you really don't have to worry about guns, consensus is that theft is an issue. I didn't feel quite comfortable with it.

On to apartment number 2. This one was a three bedroom apartment, well decorated, south facing and on the 5th floor. It was very nice, but it was over the corporate allowance that I'd agreed to. I made an offer at my allowance level. They countered to a point that was 100 Euro over my allowance. I said I'd think about it. Thinking about it entailed me talking to Beth and having her remind me that I continually remind her that we shouldn't be spending money we don't need to. That was the end of that.

On to apartment number 3. The third apartment is being let by a very friendly gentleman. It is on the third floor, but is a bit smaller (a smaller two bedroom). However, it's in an excellent apartment block, close to work, decorated well and in good shape. A couple of problems: 1) No Dishwasher, 2) No China, 3) No TV. After talking to the guy, I got him to promise a dishwasher, but I'd still be responsible for China and a TV (forgot to mention the TV thing, Beth, sorry). As for China - I'm fine with paper plates (but then why do I need a dishwasher?) I can probably pick up a used TV pretty cheap.

I made and offer and he accepted. Now I just need to find some China and a TV, make sure he installs the dishwasher, get the contract approved by my company, sign the contract, and move in. It doesn't seem like I've made much progress. But it feels good to have come to an agreement again.