Should I buy a bigger house?

[Snowrose1311]

Hi everyone, this is actually more of a WWYD - I have a big decision ahead, can't make up my mind, your views would be appreciated!

Situation: when I separated from my ex I bought a small 4 bed hse. I have 3 kids, 2 attend (different) schools about 13 miles away (DC3 is only 2, doesn't attend school). I drive them to and from school each day, which I don't like, but it's better than the bus service, which we really didn't get on with.

Now I'm divorced, have received my settlement money, can afford a bigger house near the schools. I can't decide whether to move or not!

I am happy in my current house, except for the driving/school runs, so I'm thinking why spend all that extra money on a bigger place? My kids would quite like to move but won't be fussed if we don't. So it's really up to me.

Part of me thinks, if it ain't broke, why fix it? I do like my current house. But if I move I won't have to spend so much time driving to the schools and back. And I'd have a bigger house and bigger garden.

WWYD?

is the little one going to go to the same school? when can they do the journey independently? If you are going to be driving them to school for the next 16 years, then yes, I'd move.

I'd buy a new house nearer the school to cut the commute. Had a similar issue with my child having a long commute to school and we're so much happier now we live closer. Also means they won't always have to rely on you for a lift.

Yes I would.

You have a lot of years of the school run left!

I live ten miles from school and it's a pain in the arse. I'd love to be closer but I also love my house!

Do you have to buy a bigger house though or can you just buy a similar size house nearer school and keep the money as rainy day funds?

Or even look for a house with a bigger garden. That's always been top of my list with two kids to entertain.