Decision I cant even start to think about!

[wiggal]

Hey all,

Right, to start with my mu and stepdad are looking to have to move out of their home (which I know is happening to alot of people!) as my stepdad lost his job 18 months ago and not yet been able to get another (he is 60).

We have been skint recently but now Mr Wiggal is working again things will soon be picking up for us which is a relief as we were weeks off loosing our house!

My mum and stepdad adore their home and not long ago had it done up which is unfortunately one of the reasons they are now struggling but they were always planning to stay in the house they have for the rest of their days!

Mr Wiggal last night suggested we give up the house we have, (he has lived here for 7 yrs) and alot of what we have, to move in with my mum and stepdad and pay them rent so they dont lose the house.

tbc....

[Pottyone]

And whilst I understand they may love their house, it is just bricks and mortar. All the memories, knick knacks, photos etc can be taken with them wherever they go. Lots of people have to sell houses they love, when they get divorced etc etc.

[Robinia]

When your mum & stepdad said you could move in them once before were they really thinking of it as a long term situation or just a short one? There's a huge amount of emotion in this decision but you have to be practical and I agree with Pottyone you really should talk to Citizen's Advice who can point out the legal and financial pitfalls. They might have someone who'll look into your particular case & not just give general advice which would mean giving them personal information about the financial situation of each of you of course.
Wishing the best of luck to you all wiggal, it's a tough one.

[wiggal]

Hi all,

Thank you to everyone who took the time to read and reply to my post, and all the answers have been very very helpful and given me a lot to think about! :-)

[pericat]

Good luck in your decision making wiggal - its a lot to think about !