During my tile deliberations yesterday, I did manage to find time to look around the house again and see what progress had been made in the 2 weeks since my previous visit. The kitchen was in place, minus appliances and flooring, the bathroom suites were installed in our main bathroom and en-suite, and all the walls had their final plasterboard layer on. While there was still quite a lot to finish off in the house, it seemed that the biggest remaining job was completing the communal parking area/garage block at the rear of the house. All of the garages seem near-enough complete, but the road and parking spaces are a long way from being finished.

The next time I see the house should be on the 21st for the inspection. New Build Inspections will be performing a full snagging survey for me on that day too. The builders are in a rush to complete the sale by the end of June to coincide with the end of their financial year, so I want to be absolutely sure that no corners have been cut during the construction. It’s also reassuring to know that I don’t have to go around the entire property with a fine toothcomb myself, as I’m sure an expert will find a whole host of issues that would have easily escaped my notice. Let’s just hope there is nothing majorly wrong such as wonky walls or a floor that can’t stand the weight of a 42 inch plasma TV.

In other exciting news, I had an amazing moment of foresight and ordered an engraved slate house number to affix to our wall when we move in. It’s one of those small details that could be annoying to forget, especially as the first week or so will be filled with countless deliveries and installations. While smugly patting myself on the back and planning wild parties in celebration of my greatness, I have a nagging feeling that there are several other small things that I haven’t thought about. I’d better put the Champagne back in the fridge and cancel the dancing girls so as not to tempt fate.