I've been searching for a house swap for ages to a certain area. I need this area for family circumstances. Haven't been able to get anywhere near the area I want. So hooray I now have a three way swap. I've been to view it. This is outing but..... the whole house is under CCTV. Drugs and DV. Dog shit everywhere. Damage to doors. No window key. Whole thing needs painting. Whole garden needs doing. All that I could do overtime. But the thing is I only have enough to move house. I'm on a really low income and not entitled to anything else. I don't want to borrow money after being debt free for a couple years as I know I can't pay it back. So the thing is this house is overwhelming stinky. I think the floors are all soaked in animal piss. I was gagging leaving the property. The damage to all doors I couldn't ever afford to replace. My budget would be like a tin of paint a month. I have never had a swap ready for paper work and I'm so upset. This house is few years old so these tenants have done it all. I go from gutted, to stressed, to oh just take it. But then I picture my children breathing in the smell. I honestly don't know what to do. I'm worried if she rips up flooring the piss could be underneath soaked in floorboards. Plus I can't afford carpets I haven't had any for so long. I guess I was looking forward to feeling carpet under my feet again. I know that's hypocritical as the lady having mine won't have carpet. But the rest of my house and garden is immaculate. So I do my best with what I can afford. The lady having mine doesn't mind as she can financially afford it. Whereas I wouldn't. The carpet wouldn't be a deal breaker for me if it was immaculate like mine. Another huge thing is I can't afford to change the locks. Her ex has a key so needs to be done immediately. This lady just doesn't care and she is moving to an amazing house. Plus I can't really trust her in regards to rent arrears or antisocial behaviour. What do I do mumsnetters. Will we even be safe there? Will we get sick from the smell?