Starting a solo renovation at 60! One #woman with a #house needing #renovation

The dream of buying a home of my own has been the driving force for my personal and professional goals since my divorce over 5 years ago. The financial implications of divorce, plus being over 50 severely limited my options, or so I thought. The goal of achieving a mortgage offer, since celebrating my 60th birthday this year, and attempting to purchase a house alone with only one income was met by numerous rejections and the advice to carry on renting. However, I don't quit and when I set my mind on something that I want to achieve, I am like a dog with a bone and giving up is not an option. Determined to succeed, I viewed houses, saved pictures of houses to my phone, talked about houses with family, friends and anyone that I encountered on my viewings etc. Then an advert appeared on my social media for 'My Mortgage Finder' as I watched the video I realized it was talking specifically to people in my situation. I completed the enquiry form and later received a call from George who took time to listen to my wants, needs and expectations. We discussed the options that may be available and arranged a follow up telephone call when we would discuss more specific details and then I was followed up by the introduction to my personal mortgage finder Ben. I didn't want to jinx myself, but I knew this was my time to get a YES. As my application progressed Laila joined Team Sarah's mortgage lender search and very quickly an offer was secured. Finally, my dream was destined to become a reality. I revisited a house that I had shortlisted even before finding a mortgage and put my offer in. The wait for the call back reminded me of the property program, 'Location, Location, Location' with Kirstie Allsop and Phil Spencer which I been an avid viewer of for many years. The phone rang, my offer had been accepted, and my journey to becoming a solo renovator at 60, whilst working full time, had begun.