The search continues

Lou and I, along with Megan (another recently-graduated Vet) are trying very hard to find a rental property together. I've been in the same place in Taringa for almost 7 years now - and it's time to move on (and to see what living with Lou full-time is like!).

Unfortunately, I get constant reminders why I've decided to stay in this one place so long - looking for properties sucks big time. We've been at it for months now; properties often appear on realestate.com.au and are snapped up that same day. Several inspections I've been to have had in excess of 30 people there, all vying for a 2 or 3 bdr unit.

The worst bit is when you get very attached to a particular property. You start picturing living there; where you're going to put your couch, where you're going to flake out and read a book on Sunday arvo's...

We have (unofficially) lost a place we were extremely keen on. It seemed to be a rare find - 3bdr/3bath/DLUG. Perfect for a couple + 1. You're flat out finding a place with TWO ensuites, let alone a double lock-up garage.

Anyway we've apparently lost it - though a freak chance we learned that the current tenants have just decided to re-sign their lease. SURELY once you've informed the estate agent that you're leaving, that starts an irreversible process??? I guess not. If Megan finds a place on her own now, we're going to have to go back to looking for sub-$300, 2bdr places again.

Gah!

Anyway, Aus PC Market says my replacement video card is on it's way back to me. At least I can get my website back up, and take out my frustrations in Battlefield 2142.