Morning all...
Looking for some advice/ reassurance that I am making the right decisions re dd school....
We currently rent a property in a good school catchment area for a very reasonable price (property is old and needs a lot of work) land lord is selling the property soon we therefore need to move. Similar properties in the same area command rental prices at least 200 pcm above what I currently pay but staying in the area will guarantee a good school next year when we apply.
I am a single mom, working full time and could just about manage the extra cost, it would mean zero luxuries for 12 months, this years holiday will have to be cancelled and there won't be one next year either. There are no other cut backs I can make- I spend no money on myself, going out, clothes etc.
My plan would then be to move to a more reasonably priced property outside of the catchment area once she is in to the school.
My question is ... Wwyd? To me a good school is important but would you live for 12 months almost beyond your means (overdraft will be maxed out to pay deposit/ agents fees etc) all in all it will cost me around 4K over 12 months with additional rent, moving costs etc. X
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School catchment renting ... Am I doing the right thing?
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Rachelly123 · 15/04/2017 11:28
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