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Renting while parents own over £1.4million in property

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Emmav2020 · 30/08/2024 15:00

Just after peoples thoughts. So myself and OH pay £1000 in rent a month aswell as having 2 kids and paying a fortune in childcare. My parents own the above amount in property. Now while ive spend over £50,400 paying rent i was thinking and kind of got myself annoyed that my parents are sat on that kind of money while im still renting. Even if they gave me a small deposit i would be forever grateful just so we can get ourselves a mortgage and onto the property ladder. my sister was given a hefty chunk my her in-laws to buy a house so shes find.
I mean we have save a bit ourselves but its nowhere near what we need
Would you be annoyed or do i have no right in thinking they could help us just a little.

OP posts:
Werweisswohin · 04/09/2024 19:02

You're not entitled to their money, regardless of how close you are or how they made their money.

Letskeepcalm · 04/09/2024 19:08

smilingontheinside · 01/09/2024 12:41

I don't understand this thinking that parents should give/offer to subsidise their adult kids' lives. I got on the housing ladder, having saved hard from when I started work at 16. Married and bought 1st house mid 20's didn't start family until early 30s. My parents had nothing but love and support for me and I expected nothing from them. My kids seem to think that what I have now is "theirs" but IF I choose to leave them anything that will be up to me. I help now and then when I want to but have told them it's my money to do as I please with not theirs. Happily now single, solvent and enjoying what's left of my life I my late 60s

You are blinking marvellous ! 👏
I absolutely am of the same opinion.

AmIEnough · 05/09/2024 08:20

It’s not your parents’ job to dole out money for you. It’s entirely their choice and I don’t think you should expect it.

Santina · 05/09/2024 20:49

Your parents have worked hard, saved hard, maybe started a business, I have no idea from the first post. Now it's your turn to do the same, you should have saved your money, worked hard or maybe start your own business. This 'it's alright for you' attitude is starting to wear thin with me.

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