My 50 year old brother has had a lifetime of depression and not handling stress very well.
After being dismissed two years ago for gross misconduct has managed four months of a 28k job before going off sick for a week, now back.
He's about to receive a chunk of equity after splitting with partner but needs to find accommodation.
My mum (80) is encouraging him to max out the mortgage, go for the best, buy a two bedroom flat so his computer has a room in a naice part of town.
I think, but have not spoken to him, he should think small, compromise on location and size or he's at risk of defaulting when financially and mentally it all gets too much.
He's never been a saver, he's prone to impulsive acts and we've no idea how he's financially managed with his recent paychecks.
I'm angry that my mum has drawn me into this with gossip and links to 'lovely' flats and have just told her it's nothing to do with me.
AIBU leaving a bored 80 year old with little recent property experience to deal with this.