Purchasing my own property after divorce at 50

Tartan shopping trolleys aside (!) this dilemma comes down to a gamble.
Those saying 'go for it' may well be people who think that some risk is worth the rewards. However, a risk when you are young, fit, and with a good earning capacity can be ridden out.
I am much more bothered about OP's mental health issues. Whilst being over 50 is not in itself a great risk, it is an age when incipient health problems, mental or physical, can quickly get worse.
Something that really suits her and boosts her mood may well be just the thing to keep her well.
I think ceejay, that is where you need to focus your thoughts - and maybe think about what else may improve your health.

Thanks so much for all your replies. It has sold 🥹

Would it be possible for you to make contact with anyone in your area who may be doing something similar? That would give you an idea of what goes behind it. We had a lady do the same in our area and she worked with the local animal rescue centre. Could they be worth contacting in the first instance for some idea? Good luck with your future.

ceejayjay

Thanks so much for all your replies. It has sold 🥹

Simply going through this exercise has, I hope, given you insights that will help in the future.
Long before we could afford to buy a building plot, we looked at them, considered how we would build on them, how we would manage life in the area, and of course, costs. When the plot we have came up, we knew instantly that it was right because we had done our 'homework' so well.

Sorry to hear that LRavenscroft. I do hope you find another similar property. 💐