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Ethical house buying dilemma

jibbyboo · 2013-03-04 14:16:25

My godmother has decided to sell her home to move into a retirement village. It has all happened very quickly, and in order to help, I have suggested that I purchase her house. I am a FTB, and this house is currently 40% more than I was intending to spend. I would have to get assistance with a downpayment from family.…

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jibbyboo Posts: 262 Forumite

11 March 2013 at 3:07PM

Thank you all for your input. Greatly appreciated.

I think many of you will be pleased to hear that we're no longer going ahead with the deal.

It is a shame though for my godmother who may no longer be able to get the retirement flat (which she loved), but here's hoping they'll find another buyer soon.

Please respond to mine and others' posts with courtesy and kindness- and I will not deliberately disrespect you. Down with the trolls!
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