Hi Mumsnetters,
In these uncertain times, would you give up a social housing property (house) with a secure tenancy in London to purchase a house? I’d be doing this on my own at a very late stage in life, so it feels a little daunting.
I don’t want to go into too much detail, but to keep it brief: I’ve lived in social housing for many years. Unfortunately, recently new neighbours have moved in who have quickly shown themselves to be very problematic — noisy, chaotic, and lacking social skills or consideration. Since their arrival, I barely know what sleep feels like. I’ve exhausted all options, but based on experience, any route I try will be a long, drawn-out process.
I know it’s often frowned upon when someone in social housing talks about buying a property (as an option), but I want to be upfront. Buying would mean moving further out, higher travel costs, and as mentioned earlier, doing it on my own at a later stage in life — which feels daunting — but it could buy me some peace (and flexibility to move if similar issues occurred ), rather than going through the long, stressful process of complaints. I just want to reduce unnecessary stress and focus on living as peacefully as possible.
I’m torn between the security of my current home and the chance of a fresh start. Has anyone else faced this kind of decision? If you were in my shoes, what would you do?
Should I cut the apron strings?