Dispute with family member.

DCFC79

Chickenlips wrote: »

Is this a want or a need? If your sister is of ill health and feels that this would make life a little kinder on her, I don't really think you have reasonable grounds to deny it.

Question has been asked but no reply given.

OP theres a fewquestions you haven't answered yet, might help with the advice.

If it was me Id get a valuation done based on a wet room installed then decide whether you continue in disagreement with her or you agree to it and you let your sister to buy your half (or you both decide to sell up) and you go your own way.

csgohan4

Another thread why money and family shouldn't mix, OP you CHOSE to own a house with your sister, now deal with it like adults and it seems it's more of the problem from your side

getmore4less

OP does not even want to live there which may be part of the problem.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6039822

They are sitting on over £1/2m, could easily buy somewhere else and move on and let sis buy her out over time.

elsien

getmore4less wrote: »

OP does not even want to live there which may be part of the problem.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6039822

They are sitting on over £1/2m, could easily buy somewhere else and move on and let sis buy her out over time.

Admittedly I'm a nosey beggar, but it may help get more relevant advice if the OP stated a) why they are so opposed to the extension and b) why they want to buy a house they've set their heart on but can't move into because of "circumstances." Particularly if the circumstances relate to both issues.

AylesburyDuck

Interesting how the OP swerves the question of WHY sister wants wet room and whether its a need or a want.
To me that unfortunately indicates that whatever the answer is that it would look badly on the OP and the thread would take an interesting turn.

dimbo61

I would not look at buying a property with a downstairs toilet.
Now a second bathroom with a walk in shower or wet room will add value and give you both options to use the property in your old age.
Unless this is a tiny house with a tiny garden/yard why not have the wet room ?

happyandcontented

dimbo61 wrote: »

I would not look at buying a property with a downstairs toilet.
Now a second bathroom with a walk in shower or wet room will add value and give you both options to use the property in your old age.
Unless this is a tiny house with a tiny garden/yard why not have the wet room ?

A downstairs toilet is a must for many families, especially those with young children and those with elderly relatives. I wouldn't buy a house without one or without the room to add one.

I agree the wet room will add value and convenience if done correctly.

parkrunner

longleggedhair wrote: »

Yes both names are on the deeds, joint tennants. I do hope it won't be necessary for us to move into separate properties.

It's difficult to know because bot arguments are correct. It's her property and it's my property. Do I have the right to say no and does she have the right to say yes. It's difficult to know legally where either stand.

And so you ask a bunch of strangers in a forum! Go and see a solicitor.