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Purchasing my own property after divorce at 50

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Theexwife Sat 03-Jun-23 20:17:02

If it doesn’t work out you could sell, properties rarely go down in value.

Go for it, maybe the only chance you get to follow your dream.

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Casdon Sat 03-Jun-23 20:16:51

It’s a lovely dream, but I’d think very hard before I did stretch myself, because I wouldn’t want to be forced to work for more years because of my mortgage.

You need to factor in all the additional running costs of running a rescue service too, because it will fall to you to pick up vets bills, food bills etc. I must admit that I’ve known a few people who run animal rescues, and they are all outgoing types, because you have to be so you can fundraise to keep the ship afloat - would that suit you?

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Shinamae Sat 03-Jun-23 20:14:07

100% go for it…😁

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Abitbarmy Sat 03-Jun-23 20:10:03

Absolutely. Go for it!

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ceejayjay Sat 03-Jun-23 19:59:39

Hi

I’m recently divorced & we are in the final stages of selling the family home. My self & ex are to split the equity. Been looking at properties myself but was unable to find anything I liked. I’m going to a little rental house we both own which is currently empty for the time being. Anyway I’ve seen & viewed a property that I absolutely love due to the size of the rear garden & semi rural position. I’ve mental health problems, work full time from home & apart from walking my dog early in the morning before it gets busy & seeing my Daughter & Grandson I don’t do anything but potter at home. It’s my dream to rescue animals & this home offers space to do this. My question is would you stretch yourself for your dream home ? I could probably get a home for 100k less but it would not offer me the lifestyle this one could. My jobs secure & other than the normal household bills my spending is very low due to not socialising. Thankyou for reading

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