I always knew this decision would be impossible and it is! A real chicken and egg scenario.
Do I sell family home or fight on forever more to keep it?
Loads of money over last 60 years poured into house-extension , bits reroofed, drains laid, driveway done, windows etc but now needs a whole lot more money pouring into it joists, decorating and carpets throughout.
If I keep it and do it up there is income potential from lodgers/ students - light at the end of the tunnel
Or do I throw away mountains of my own possessions (lived here all my life and all my own clutter as dad lived very minimally) and downsize to a none stressy comfortable existence in a small modern/new place?
Yes I've made lists and vast number of pros and cons on both sides.
Yes I know that I don't need to decide now and should take my time, but while I'm living here it is consuming savings and as soon as I start doing bits up it is reducing my choices later on so an earlier decision would be beneficial.
Do I sell family home or fight on forever more to keep it?
Loads of money over last 60 years poured into house-extension , bits reroofed, drains laid, driveway done, windows etc but now needs a whole lot more money pouring into it joists, decorating and carpets throughout.
If I keep it and do it up there is income potential from lodgers/ students - light at the end of the tunnel
Or do I throw away mountains of my own possessions (lived here all my life and all my own clutter as dad lived very minimally) and downsize to a none stressy comfortable existence in a small modern/new place?
Yes I've made lists and vast number of pros and cons on both sides.
Yes I know that I don't need to decide now and should take my time, but while I'm living here it is consuming savings and as soon as I start doing bits up it is reducing my choices later on so an earlier decision would be beneficial.