Is This Normal

[JinnyJoan]

Sister is still in rehab - one bedroom etc - gets therapy in the mornings etc.

I can't explain it but I am  realising for me and only me and dog I am thinking of leaving and selling for my future  my semi detached 3 bedroom one bathroom and either buying or getting to apartment (sort of )  repeating here

Yesterday having a browsing in different areas -  There is a certain area of one bedroom, one bathroom eg getting one walk in shower and I couldn't believe at the back - veranda and then quite a massive garden (belonging to 5 bungalows.  

Do my gorgeous dog lovely.  Anyway - the above belongs to sort of assisted living (there is a fold then 5 separate bungalows.

 

Anyway my way of thinking - if the above wasn't too far away - I would be thinking of trying and if I could I would buy.  It does go - first come first next.  I haven't a chance of hell

 

But tomorrow I am going to the headquarters and putting my name down for the eventual future when I maybe not be well my self and nobody to care for me either.  

 

 

 

[hellywelly4]

Good idea jinnyjoan. I did that several years ago and have never regretted it. Do it now while you can. So many people leave it too late. 

[bednobs]

Not just normal but very sensible. However, you were here before weren't you, looking at other places to live. What stopped you that time?

[Canary42]

Quite normal.

[JinnyJoan]

just popped into from bed - think I may have been thinking of this since sister has been in 3 months in rehab/ etc  so it is making me thinking that I need to think of my future.

the area I love  is hard to describe  - there is a forecourt - then 5 or 6 bungalows - one getting refurbished - then alongside them perhaps I am not sure 7or 8 tower old persons fold  (now I wouldnt want that |) 

 

you know - up down the corridors and down the corrirdor but the the bungalows have their own door.  However guys - I am probably way down the list.  but tomorrow I am at least going to put my name down   the headqarters- yes would love it

sister knew in rehab -  "oh wouldn't you want your miss friends etc" -  no   as far as I am concerned - those old friends never were the same since Covid.  

I know you are thinking she hadn't a hope in the hell - but tomorrow - at least my name will be down.

 

[ladybirder]

Good Luck JJ, I hope it works out for you.

[-SharonA-]

It's good to think ahead & take action whilst you can. When we both retired, we had a plan to downsize as our then house was much too big & lot of stairs. Never regretted it.

[maggiebee]

That sounds very sensible JJ.  You have to think of the future for yourself and your wee dog. Your friends will always be your friends wherever you stay - just at the end of a phone.  Good luck, hope it all works out for you.    

[Maydup]

I'm interested to know about the running cost of these type of apartments. I've been cautious due to rumours of very high service charges. I guess it's a case of shopping around. 

[JinnyJoan]

hope some of you don't think this is personal - but did some of you pay private when downsizing.

I have just ironically saw an apartment about a mile away from me - private.  But not too fussed about the outside of all the apartments.  But I can't be too fussy.  

 

The last bungalow I liked did belong to an association and so far this morning I have contacted a variety of associations for them to send me some forms.

[-SharonA-]

I have a lovely private landlord. Not many flats either association  or in assisted living blocks here in London. Have to go out a bit which I was quite prepared to do if I did not find my current flat.

[barry1010]

It's a far better idea than building a bathroom in your back garden

[barry1010]

Make sure they accept dogs before setting out, JJ.  Save a wasted trip

[davebro3]

There is usually a regular turnover in these assisted living / over 50s developments (it's in the nature of things). My sister recently bought a flat in one & since then 4 more have come up for sale in the same block.

Service etc. charges can be quite high - check that before committing to anything.

[DDIL]

I think it's very sensible to look into downsizing.

But be aware that it is highly unlikely that you will be accepted for a house association property as you own your own property 

[JinnyJoan]

well - I didn't know this but now I do.  In order for me to get any kind of association you must have your name in the Housing Executive so I have done all that - HE are going to send me out forms and then they will come out to my house to assess it for points etc.

DDIL - no it is ok to apply even though I own my house.

 

No harm in being on the list - and also if I did see something I could buy I could do that also as I have had my house valued about 6 months ago.

So I will just keep the nose out on the look out.  Oh am not forgetting about my wee dog.  He comes first.

[DDIL]

Yes you can apply but the chances of getting one is slim.

as you can imagine it would be grossly unfair of someone to get a home if they already own one.

Just trying to keep your expectations realistic 

[bednobs]

I would agree with you ddI L however I would also say that Northern Ireland seems to be different in lots of respects than England. JJ I think your best option is probably to buy somewhere; retirement flat or retirement bungalow