The Right Time To Move

Go for it NanaPlenty, but do consider future proofing your living conditions just in case i.e. diasable access just in case one or both of developes mobility issues or consider a bungalow rather than a house. Sorry if this sounds a bit doom and gloom GNetters. But I do wish you the very best of luck!

Thanks so much everyone - I reckon 30 minutes from my daughter maximum would be fine and I have thought about what if she moves etc. It's great to find such good support and advice.

Good advice about daughter possibly moving. Hadn't thought of that.

If you are both in agreement go for it! Sounds like a very sensible plan. As others have said check costs/ finances carefully so no hidden ' surprises.

Yes go for it.Just make sure your daughter is settled where she is, and maybe not move onto her doorstep ! The very best of luck

Do it now, the only thing I would add is to make sure the area you move to is right for you - not just because it is near your daughter. You never know whether she may have to move in the future, so you need to be somewhere accessible with good facilities you may need.

Yes, do it!

yes move closer but pick an area that you love, not just because it is closer because you will not be wanting her to feel tied to an area because you are there. Think ahead to more specifics like walking distances to shops and buses. I would think of this as your last move and if she wants to move elsewhere, perhaps with work, you need to be somwhere where you can establish your own group of friends

We did similar when I was 63, halfway between the girls, no-one felt tied down, 40 miles away from each one. Husband died and now I have to move again to be nearer those shops and buses, wishing we had thought of that 8 years ago

I think it's great that you both want to do it and its not one person driving it. Do it while you are able. If you think about it for too long , in a few years you might not feel able to cope with it and will regret it. J hope you're going somewhere sunny and warmer.

It sounds like an excellent idea.

However, do factor in the cost of removal, stamp duty etc, and ask yourselves how settled you are in your present location.

Sounds like a good idea to downsize and have the money to travel to your stepchildren.

You can't take money with you when you depart from this life.

Go for it I certainly would the world is full of people saying if only I did that and never took the chance.
Just make sure any place you buy abroad is easy to resell if you ever have to return to UK.

Go for it, definitely. ??
You’ve thought it through, have your health and will have money in the bank to enjoy.
What’s not to like?
All the best.

Sound advice sodapop. Good luck nanaplenty

Sounds like the right thing for you Nanaplenty good luck. Just a word of caution, don't buy too small a place as there will come a time when you stay at home and need space.

Thanks Monica?

Sensible idea, go ahead.