Hi - my father recently passed away & my husband and I had moved to Spain a year ago - my dear Mother wants to spend the winter months in Spain with us. We have purchased a pent house which has a self contained studio attached with terrific views. It needs a bit of work like a modest kitchenette but it is in general excellent condition & ready to move into. My question is this - is it unreasonable to ask my mother to contribute approximately ten thousand euros to complete the work needing done so that she can then have full access to the property during the months from October-June for the rest of her life. Mother is 73 & is planning on coming here to view properties to purchase for herself BUT this would cost her around €150;000 & would be allot more complicated and difficult to find the right place close to us etc. I would absolutely prefer my mum to be near to us for security & so that I could look after her properly. DH is all on board with this- if we had the money we would have not needed to ask for her contribution BUT we absolutely do not have the money yet to get the place fully ready.
thanks for any advice