moving home only to regret

We downsized five years ago but to another house, contemporary with lots of character. Since then my arthritis has got worse and a ‘single storey residence’ (I hate the word bungalow despite having been brought up in one) would be much better but when I look at them online they are mostly such boxes with no character and no amount of decorating, ornaments or flowers can change that if it’s basically just not to your taste. I suspect this may be the case with you and the noisy neighbours are the last straw. It may be difficult to talk to your husband about this at present if he has long covid but personally I’d bite the bullet. Maybe when you’ve had the new windows fitted get a valuation to see how much your renovations have increased the value then see if you might find another single storey residence more to your liking online. Another house may not be a great idea but only you know how long you could both cope with stairs. I’m concerned that you’ve spent all your savings on the renovation though as moving is a costly business and there’s bound to be something you need to spend money on at another property even if only carpets and curtains. I do feel for you but it seems pretty clear that you’re not going to be happy living in this place for the rest of your life.

thanks redhead, i have spent a lot on new ornaments mirrors flowers i enjoyed buying them and iv'e tried moving the rooms about he has even agreed to replace some of the windows because he knew i wasn't happy with them but is not happy at spending the extra money

thank you tanith your right i will eventually speak to him and whatever you do don't move you are doing right by staying in your lovely home

Everyone feels emotional moving house and has regrets. It’s been a difficult time for everyone maybe it’s just getting to you now. If your DH has long COVID maybe that’s got to you also everything all at once.
Think about adding little touches to your home vases full of flowers plants etc make it personal. I am sure it will pass and you will settle and get used to where you live take care?

One of the reasons I’ve put off moving is exactly what you describe, I love my house I have everything just as I want, everything works and my neighbours are all lovely there are 2 reasons I want to move but the thought of buying and then finding things wrong is putting me off.
As the others have said do talk to your husband about your concerns.

Hi lucky girl thank you for the support your right it all came on slowly after the new neighbours moved in it made me think about things

Hi, thank you for the help, i keep thinking i should mention it to my husband but he has long term covid that makes him emotional and i don't want to stress him out, but i suppose i will have to eventually i keep looking at homes to buy in our area but as it's a popular area they are only a few for sale i was hoping that maybe i should try not to be stressed and rethink things in a few months but don't know how but your right i think i will maybe talk to him

I think the presence of noisy neighbours is likely to make you start thinking about the good things about your old home. But I am sure that you had very good reasons for making your move.

I moved to a bungalow some years ago for very good reasons, but sometimes think that I could have just got a stair lift! However when I switch my brain on I realise that there were other sound reasons too.

Noisy neighbours a a big challenge and you have lots of sympathy from me.

I really feel for you. I suppose you downsized? It is very worrying when you move house and then you find out that the house that you have moved into it is not what you dreamed or imagined it would be. Added to that you have the Noisy neighbours. You really must speak to your husband because he might be thinking the same as you and although the last thing you would want to do right now is another house move perhaps it should be something you might consider. Hope you can resolve this issue.