i need a downstairs cloakroom/shower room/toilet. Would it be more sensible to uproot myself or have major work done? not immediately obvious where extra facilities could go. but possible.
2007-01-28 03:58:17 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
sorry to say but its time for u to move up or may be down thats the heaven or the hell
2007-01-28 04:03:17 · answer #1 · answered by Lancelot 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
First let me ask you a few questions.
1. can you afford these renivations and how much money will you have left afterwards?
2. what is your physical condition ? How long will you remain in the house for?
3. Does anyone else live with you? That might be willing to share the costs?
4. Do you live in a historical disterict? If yes you may have to get council consent first. There may also be fee's for planing and permits.
5. If you move to an assisted living facility do you plan to sell or leave the property to loved ones etc?
If you have no one to leave the house to and know it will be taken care of. It does not seem to be a matter of total independance here but also concern for finances. And not wanting to part with your home.
6. Not talking emotional attatchment here (HOW MUCH IS YOUR HOUSE ACTUALLY WORTH IN POUNDS)?
will the improvements be to your bennifitt.?
How is the nieghborhood? are other propertys values going up or down ?
There may be some assisted living facility (not a nursing hOme) near you that could still give you an independant lifestyle, still be on one floor and someone around to help in an emergency.
some are condo's residents purchase or lease. some are rooms with sitting rooms attatched.
I would check into these things then makee a final decision.
Pouring cash into a house in a nieghborhood in a low value area that may not sell for much, if you decide to move anyway in a few years is not to your bennifitt.
You could have 5-30 years to live still. How do you want to spend those years ?
2007-01-28 04:35:01 · answer #2 · answered by andreamarie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could release the funds from the value of your house by speaking to your bank or to a specialist company. They give you a lump sum of money, or a regular income for the rest of your life, in exchange for either a percentage of the value of your house or the whole house. Being realistic, when you have passed on, you won't need a house. However, the maintenance and upkeeping costs for a 4-bed house are large and the council tax must be fairly crippling .... do you need these kind of expenses?
You might be better off moving to a modern, smaller house that is more energy efficient and which doesn't require repairs. It really depends on your income, whether you are finding some of the bills a bit high. You should consider the costs of council tax and heating, and also the proximity of facilities like shops, doctors and hospitals, bus stops, etc.
Good luck. I know it is a difficult decision to make. My late parents uprooted from a 4-bed house to a 2-bed bungalow when they were in their seventies - it was difficult but the larger house was just haemorrhaging money in repairs and costs, and they ended up very happy in the smaller, warmer house.
good luck with whatever you decide to do.
2007-01-28 04:08:48 · answer #3 · answered by gorgeousfluffpot 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, moving, as I'm sure you know is a big upheaval, not just the physical pat of it but also mentally. I'd say if you were to move, consider it carefully. If you live near family and friends don't move far away from them...this is what seems to cause a lot of heartbreak and many people want then to return.
How long have you lived at your house and how attached to it are you? How much do you think you'd miss it? What are your neighbours like? If you have good neighbours, yo don't know what new neighbours would be like.
Write out a list of pros and cons but pay particular attention to emotional effects.
Good luck, whatever you do.
2007-01-28 04:17:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does this mean that you are planning to live in the downstairs of your house?
I'd probably downsize, while you are still able to make the choice, as there will be a huge amount of your house that will be going to waste, and I'd be worried about trying to clean that, so then you'd end up paying for a cleaner etc.
I'd go for some retirement flats - you'll have your own privacy, but company should you wish it, and you'd get some extra spends from the sale of your current house.
it's always a sad thing to leave a house you love, but I'm sure you'd loathe being a prisoner in it.
2007-01-28 04:12:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
I know uprooting will be hard, but I think it would be much less expensive than updating and putting a new bathroom in. Get some estimates and decide. Do you have any patio homes near you...all on 1 level, new and they take care of the maintenance. I know people have suggested Assisted Living. But if you are in good health, don't do it. Very expensive and you have a small room. Good Luck with what you decide!!!!!! My parents are 70 and in excellent health!! 75 is not old!!!!!
let me know what you decide to do.
Kelli
kellistines@yahoo.com keep in touch!!!!!!
2007-01-31 12:28:40 · answer #6 · answered by kellistines 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the obvious answer would be to find another dwelling that better suits your needs.
There are some great patio home communites out there. Maybe step down to a 2 bedroom with 2 full baths. Most builders outfit patio / garden homes with extra handrails, more useful cabinets, etc.
God bless...I hope you find what you're looking for!
2007-01-28 04:09:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which ever is cheaper and you are more comforatable with. Moving can be fun if you like change but if you are going to work on your house remember there is going to be a mess and lots of dust so do what you think is best. Good luck
2007-01-28 04:09:27 · answer #8 · answered by blackglitter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Moving might be your best option, the key word was Downstairs, Not sure of how mobile you are now or could be in the future, assisted living is not a bad deal
2007-01-28 04:03:51 · answer #9 · answered by mr_jim51 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's really up to you,sell the house and move into a Seniors building there are lots of things to do there and easy access to everything and you meet alot of nice people and you don't have to worry about doing any kind of maintenance.....
2007-01-28 04:03:57 · answer #10 · answered by troble # one? 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I would downsize and sell your current home. I'm 60 and wouldn't live in anything but a one-story home anymore. It's so much easier to get around and maintain, especially if you don't need that much room anymore.
2007-01-28 07:38:51 · answer #11 · answered by Tweet 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋