'supported living for challenging youngsters' being built next door.

[getyourselfchecked]

NC for this as could be outing. This is more of a WWYD really. I am at risk of sounding like a right NIMBY and I hate that its bringing this out in me but...
I am a single parent about to move to a new house. Building work has started on a 'supported living for challenging youngsters' development right next door.
Now, I have lived in some of the most gang-riven areas in the country without a thought but in my old age and with a child I admit I am worried about crime, drugs and ability to sell house on. I love the house and everything else is good.
WWYD? Still proceed with the purchase?

This is a genuine post, I don't have many people to discuss this with and I have never worried about house values etc in my life! I am genuinely surprised at my reaction to this.

[Vixxfacee]

I wouldn't live there.

[Cherryskypie]

I'd find another house.

[SugarMiceInTheRain]

Might be fine, might not. Personally it's too much of an unknown, so I would be reluctant to go ahead with purchasing too. When you have children to worry about these things do become more of an issue. I'd look elsewhere, unless you have very strong reasons for wanting that particular house/ area etc.

[Wooftweetwooftweet]

I'd relate to you. I'd worry would they roam around and maybe engage with my children. Or is it a locked up place, and if so probably less of a worry.
How close are you, is noise a concern?

I'd get some more info on what it will mean to you and if you're not happy with the proposal then if you have not moved in yet, then reconsider. But get all the facts first.

[lastqueenofscotland]

Meh a bit NIMBY but I wouldn't live there and I live in a not very nice corner of SE London

[Soubriquet]

Ack

That's a hard one

I know they need somewhere to go and it's good someone is helping

But at the same time, I want a peaceful home...

I probably would find somewhere else

[OhNoNotMyBaby]

I wouldn't go ahead with the move - unless you want to negotiate a massive reduction in the price because of the next-door development.

Yes,, some people may regard this as a somewhat selfish perspective, but it's your money, your house and your life. I would find a different house.

[DartmoorDoughnut]

I'd pull out of the pruchase if possible and not too financially impacting. Yes they totally need somewhere to live but it won't be restful living next door to them so if you have a choice not to I'd take it.

[MrsJayy]

If it is supported living i am assuming the people living there will be supported so a responsible person willbe looking after them. I dont know about your house price but surely people who have decided to move into your street have considered safety of their residents.

[mynachos]

speaking as someone who has worked in that field. I'm sorry to say the neighbours hated us being there and our 'clients' did bring trouble to the area.

[MoreCoffeeNow]

I'd find another house.

[WaitrosePigeon]

Pull out.

[Somerville]

Still proceed with the purchase?

So you're buying? No way, for me. If you were renting with a one year tenancy it might be worth the risk for a house you really like and if there weren't much other choice. But I wouldn't risk negative equity if the road started getting a reputation because of it.

[SquinkiesRule]

I'd back out of that sale too. Find another house

[SheldonsSpot]

I'd withdraw from the sale.

[MrsJayy]

Meh posted to soon meant to say and neighbours but if you really dont want to live their then stop your purchase that is all you can do really

[LimitedSedition]

Pull out ASAP!

[ImAMoving]

Find another hkuse, unless you get a huge discount as resale will Ben difficult. Depends on how near though, I.e. At the bottom of the street or sharing your garden fence?

[Penfold007]

I'd back out of the sale. A similar scheme has been built in our town. Nearby residents were assured everything would be okay, it hasn't been okay at all.

[QueenofallIsee]

I wouldn't complete the purchase, I would look for something else - I say that as I think it wil effect house prices (and if you are in my area of Shropshire rather than this juts being a coincidence, go to the parish meeting next week, details on facebook!)

[JennyOnAPlate]

I would pull out. It might be ok but it's too much of a risk.

[JustSpeakSense]

For the sole reason that this will bring down the value of your property I would not buy here.

[chickenowner]

I wouldn't buy it. There's too much unknown about the development for me. It would be different if it was up and running, then you could visit the area at different times of the day and night and judge for yourself.