There's usually a reason that some areas have cheap cheap (affordable!) property. As someone pointed out, the girl in question's job just doesn't exist outside of London or New York etc, so moving to an ex mining village is not an option
I talked about my cheap property. I was talking in general because someone, outside London, asked where.
My property is ace. Not an ex mining village. Low crime rate etc.
The girl in question, though chose to pursue a career that, apparently, doesnt exist outside London.
The fact that you, op, only come back to drop bits in and not engage in the converstation suggests this is a made up situation.
You haven't answered why the mother doesnt feel it's her responsibility.
What amazes me on threads like this is that people tall about old people downsizing as though it's the easiest thing in the world.
But on threads, from when the bedroom tax came in, the majority on mn were horrified that elderly people would be forced to downsize and leave their family home, the home they had lived in their entire lives. That it was disgusting, disruptive, upsetting for elderly people etc.
It seems elderly people who own their own home cant have similar feelings and should downsize to ensure their granddaughter who has a good job can purchase her own property. Even though the granddaughter chose a job that only exists in the most expensive area of the country.
If I had the money I would help out. I dont think anyone should feel they must downsize of choices their kids or grandkids made that make their life more difficult.