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Sibling buying beside us

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apriljuneandnovember · 21/04/2026 15:56

How you would feel if you found out that a sibling had purchased a house in your estate?

And that they no intentions of telling you until after contracts were signed. Purposely told other family members to keep it a secret.

We find it bizarre.

But apparently we have no right to complain as we cannot dictate where anyone chooses to buy.

AIBU to think they should have given us a heads up?

FWIW I don’t think it’s healthy. I feel we spent enough time living in close proximity during our childhood. I value my space and privacy. I feel I am going to lose that.

Also said sibling isn’t the easiest to get along with

OP posts:
Ewg9 · 24/04/2026 18:05

Hi, I missed the poll OP but you are not unreasonable. Them passing your house all the time means you will lack privacy. Lay boundaries firmly from the start. The secrecy is odd, seems more weird they wouldn't have made a point of telling you like 'oh we viewed a house on the estate you happen to live on...' That seems really weird when you are family...

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