I think you may be considering a plan which both parties may live to regret and might even affect your future relationship. Also, since you say that your sibling has no home and no income, this is something which does require some urgent action. Grannyben's suggestion then seems an excellent one and should stop you worrying. Without a home or job/s, why should it matter where your sibling is urgently housed, unless there are school children involved perhaps? You are obviously well placed to help, but you should not risk putting yourself in a worse position by selling up just because the comfort and security of someone you care for has taken a downward turn. You say that the current situation "will change in time". Then why not give it some time, suggest a move to live with you whilst all options are considered, the pressure is then off and much better solutions can be considered. It's possible that another job, and some accommodation in whatever part of the country is decided may be easier to come by than you think. Meanwhile you will be giving your sibling some breathing space, but not throwing your own life into disarray or saying goodbye to your pension. If this was your child, I could more easily understand your thinking in this way and wanting to offer a leg up, but even though your sibling might need some help at the moment, he/she is probably well able to make life decisions in normal circumstances - and without your involvement. Don't stress about it : if your offer of accommodation is unwelcome, then housing will have to be sought through the Local Authority as has been suggested.