We have lived in our house for 14 years . It's a very tall 4 storey terrace .
We are struggling financially to keep it up as when we need roof looked at , window s to be painted a scaffolding to be put up at £ 300 before any work done .
The windows are wood and will need replacing at some point .
We really love the house as we have estuary views from 3 floors . We have good neighbours and the neighbour hood is safe and friendly with a ten min walk into town . We have 30k on mortgage in mid 50 s.
But- my Dh is in a senior job and he comes home exhausted . We have 2 Dc one about to go to uni the other next year. To support dc 1 at uni we think we will need to pay his rent at 500 pm as its 6k a year .his loan is only 4,100 .
So I have an exhausted husband - he wants to work but less stressful long hrs job . I earn v little due to a health issue .
A Dc going to uni .
We viewed a house y day that is smaller in ok area - we Wd be mortgage free and have 30 k left .
My Dh looked so sad at the thought of moving -he had tears in his eyes .
We may not get the other house as we have not sold .
We can either stay here in what is a beautiful money pit which we both love or move . I feel like I've swallowed a stone - my gut says don't my head says do it .