Would you buy a house next to a commercial business thats up for sale

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Currently used as a sales office. Starting to look run down. Connects onto a property at the side. The business building is up for sale/rent next door to the house which im considering. It doesn't have a for sale/let board outside. I found out by searching online purely by accident. Im worried what it could become eg noisy business/run down and left looking worse.

my current situation is im currently renting. Landlord has said hes selling by end of year. I feel panicked but not much i can afford at bottom of market. Its in a nice village/town setting

Would your current house not be possible to buy it off the landlord?

You don’t sound pathetic, it must be stressful. I’d try and avoid shared ownership if possible, I’d always be worrying about paying rent when retired. I like the thought of no mortgage payments when I’m retired!

Max i can afford is £160k. The house im renting would sell for £200k going on others in my village. Everything seems just out of reach. It is so stressful. I talk to others and they sympathise but dont really care. Its not their problem but i cant see a way forward.

Could you look a bit further afield from your current location to a cheaper area if there are any?

If not then honestly I’d buy the house you can afford even if it’s next to a business. You could be lucky and it stays offices, or maybe it gets made residential. Or maybe whatever it is you will just be used to it?

We have a Chinese takeaway and a chip shop in our road and there might be a few people coming and going but they are quiet, if it’s a nice area you should be ok.

i would prioritise that house over renting or even shared ownership.

Yes ive slept on it and im going to go ahead with the house. Im hoping a 5 yr plan to live there/do it up and sell and move on. Im so up & down atm. I think if i didnt have the eviction pressure, id be ok

Good to hear the thread has helped you clarify what is the next best step for you.
Best of luck.

Yes, wish you luck op

Good luck, glad to hear you’re going for it.