To move or not to move

GrannyAIt's one of those ancient problems that the Powers That Be say they'll change, but then don't! Sounds as though your DD & I were lucky to have solicitors who were on the ball - a lot of people have been caught out and have had to sell their homes in order to raise the money to pay for church repairs! Seems unbelievable , but I remember reading about them only a few years ago.

How good are you at making friends in a new area. Have you moved before or have you spent all your life/married life in one place.

DF was in the army for over 20 years so he and DM were well used to digging up their roots, moving on and starting again. When they retired they researched the area they were moving to in great detail and pulled out of one purchase because they couldn't find enough to interest them in the locality.

When they did settle they were very sure about what they were doing and for 25 years had a busy and active retirement with a large group of friends.

If you can, rent for at least six months, preferably a year and make sure you can be really happy in the area on your own, even if your children move on.

Dear Gagagran, what a sensible lady (or gentleman?) you sound to be. I like your point about having had some enjoyable years with the DGC, even if they do have to move elsewhere eventually. That's a point of view I had not considered, so thanks for that. I'm so glad you are enjoying your time in glorious Devon.

Thank you NotTooOld - glad to be of help! I am a Granny not a Grandad and we live on the SE Hampshire coast - not lovely Devon!!