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HildaW Sun 17-Feb-19 12:24:01

Commons sense dictates certain things (we are doing this very thing a the moment). A new build with little to worry about for at least 10 years! Designed for modern living and very well finished and insulated, also think about bathrooms etc...how accessible etc. Good links to a small friendly community and also close family (but not on their doorstep!). Modest garden but good privacy and security. Flexible accommodation that would make it a good seller (we've done the quirky, its lovely but not to everyone's taste).

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Specs Sun 17-Feb-19 12:05:11

‘What if we bought a house that was suitable for renting out‘......meant to include. Rent out if we went into long term care to defray costs

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Specs Sun 17-Feb-19 11:59:57

Scary decisions ahead but the most difficult was asking for a valuation and giving the go ahead to market our home and income. It could sell quickly or it could take several years. So we’ve got time to think and plan. We might buy on a new development or a house with low maintenance. We’re 70 and in good health. We have family around but we know they are all busy and do not want to burden them as our health deteriorates. What features should we include ina new home for future old age? We’re worried about care home costs eating away the children’s inheritance. What if we bought a house that was suitable for renting out. Has anybody got any experience of all this? Can you come up with suggestions and what a the pitfalls we have to watch out for? We only want to move once and try to stay independent for as long as possible. Please Help two young and inexperienced 70 year olds. [???

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