Oof that's quite the hefty fine. I just think if you can't undo it then move forwards in a way that you are comfortable with (financially and ethically). If you do offer half though I would 100% do it via e mail and not verbally. Being kind can bite you in the a too!.
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That’s terrible. Work should really be paying for this
That's so kind of you to even think of offering. For me, it would depend on the reason you pulled over. Personal or work related? If work related, then they should pay. I guess the council must be hot on fines there to stop parents parking like idiots. The cynic in me though, thinks that he has emailed you with the expectation that you will pay, and that doesn't sit right.
What about selling the inherited house and buying in your current area?
Depends on her an how she feels with her school tbh, my folks moved us an while it was the worst thing that happened to me (lost everyone an HATED the new school) it was one of the best things for my brother so he loved it
Talk with her an see how she feels, or if she's happy with the extra journey to stay at her school, my cousin takes a 40min train to his school (he's in a football team an needs to attend the school his club is at)
In my experience children make a whole new set of friends at high school anyway so don't worry
. I think the important question is which area has the better secondary schools?.Could she stay with a friend or relative to finish shool? Alternatively how wpuld she feel about travelling that distance evey day, twice a day?
My suggestion would be to have a conversation with her. She might love to try a new school
I have thought about this however the houses where we currently live are alot more than the value of the inherited house. We currently live in a rented flat and live month to month as it is. It would mean having a bit of a mortgage when we have the opportunity to live rent free.
My daughter has sailed through school, good grades, nice friends, she is a sociable wee thing. I know when you move into secondary you make new friends but she would be starting from scratch.
Its tough, move be mortgage free and alot more comfortable. Stay, try and find a home where we could hopefully have a small mortgage but still probably live month to month but then kids would be more settled. Its so difficult.
Or renting it out for a while
Move. Your daughter will make new friends.
I would move to coincide with the new school year. But involve her in the discussion. shes old enough to grasp that you'll be financially better off and more space for you both. Maybe goi g to visit the schools and the house, and checking out the new amenities might help you both with the decision.
You never know what's around the corner. Having the stability of a roof over your head you own outright is priceless.
You never know what's around the corner. Having the stability of a roof over your head you own outright is priceless.
What about work/commute for you, how would that change? I'd take your daughter and see the area and the house, check it out to see whether you can imagine living there and what schools might be available, same for other things she might do as hobbies/clubs. I'd be open about the the financial implications to the extend that it would allow you to live mortgage-free but also emphasize that this isn't the only thing in the equation, but that this is something with longer-term implications and she therefore also has a voice at the table. Definitely not an easy decision.
It's a tricky one, but being rent and mortgage free is a big deal and you and your girl will be able to use that money for all sorts of opportunities.
I'd probably move anywhere to be mortgage free. That extra money each month you can give your daughter more opportunities with it. If she's just starting secondary school I think that's the perfect time to move, she'd be making new friends anyway as you said but other kids will be in the same situation, not knowing anyone at the school. I remember one of my best friends from primary school moved to a different secondary school to everyone else in our year 6 class so I'm sure others will be in that situation.
Savings probably hundreds of pounds a month on rent? You'd could save that money quickly and then move if you wanted but be in a better place than if you just bought straight away with the money from the house and a mortgage. It's also a bad time to sell right now and mortgage rates are high so not to have to worry about that would be nice
I'll also add one of my other best friends at the end of year 6 moved to the other end of the country and has had way more opportunities than if she'd have stayed
I think you should stay at the inheritance house for a few days to get a better feel of the area .