Hi Abz - hope your back is better hun, nothing worse......As for the househunting - such fun! Although it can be stressful when you are in the final stages of going for one you really want, it's so exciting too.
You're one of the lucky ones that can see potential in a place (like me) as a lot of people are scared off by doing any work to a house.....but that's a big positive for you as you should get something really special that you can make your own.
I'm addicted to all the home improvement, DIY shows as I love decorating and DIY. I did all the decorating and painting in my house and even layed a semi-solid oak floor with OH in his house so am no stranger to getting stuck into home improvements. Happy househunting!