21 May 2011
Yesterday we got the key, after some argument with the agent. We will "rent" the place untill we tak full ownership. The rubbish will only be removed on Monday. We took over and undertook to clear the house out.
The key didn't fit, but it presented no problem. Every door and window was unlocked and unlatched. We replaced the lock and nailed boards over some doors. The only loss was two sets of brass door knobs. Not too serious. We went back this morning and boarded all broken window panes, and secured the place. Then we set off a huge fumigation cannister. Apart from the rubbish, the house is remarkably clean. Tomorrow we will go back and since we can do no work, we will start with an assesment of the condition of the house.
The four fireplaces seems to be OK, but we didn't have any matches with us, so we could not test the flues. On one fireplace we have a leak on the chimney flashing on the roof. That will need urgent attention.
On an initial inspection, it seems that the sarking, or internal board, in the living room, is tounge and groove, whick might mean we will not need to gib line it. The rest of the house seems to be plain boards.
I forgot to take a picture of all the stuff that was left behind, will try to do that tomorrow.
Bedtime now.
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