It has been five months to the day since we got the keys to the new house. 

And about three weeks ago, we unpacked the final remaining box. 

It has continued to be an interesting experience. Since we moved in:

1. We have had to give the house a deep clean as it was clear that the carpets was covered in dog hair and smelled of dog urine from the previous tenants pet.
2. The fence fell down at the back of the house during a storm. 
3. The paint above the shower that had already started peeling got much worse, and began hanging off in a large chunk exposing bare plaster.
4. The toilet broke.
5. The boiler broke.

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