Is it unfair of me to ask my mum to not sell my childhood home?

Have her sell it to you.

>>18115892
I can't afford it.

>>18115825
ah, childporn-anon. youre all in this situation together, you should discuss it with her and if her honest reason for wanting to sell the house is to get away from the bad memories in it you should let her.
It's just a house, and just because it's sold doesnt mean your memories will go away. Your moms comfort should mean more to you than something sentimental like the house.
after all, you can always come back after its sold. as a matter of fact a family just came by my house a month ago because they grew up in it.

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I feel you. My childhood home burned down when i was 14. My father rebuilt a home on the existing land but the old garage is still there. I love going in it because it looks and smells the same. I used to help my dad do all sorts of stuff and we hung out in the garage all the time so it reminds me of fun times and learning experiences with my dad. Its basically a time capsule from my childhood with little changes to it. My dad passed away just over a year ago and ill be sad the day his wife puts it up for sale. I already have my own home so no point in me buying it and id understand if his wife sells it because she really cant afford it by herself for much longer.

You might aswell forget about it. Its your parent's home so it's their decision. But i understand your feelings on the issue.

>>18115825
Grow up and let the house go. You're in no position to make demands of your mother anymore, you're a fucking adult. Act like one and practice some acceptance. It's just a fucking house, and your FEELS should not be taken into account for her decision.

>>18116327
I agree with this. If your reason were logical such as concern over income and mortgages and whatnot it would be fine but you're literally saying that you have good memories of this place, so you're going to cling to them selfishly and not let your MOTHER do as she pleases following the discovery of her husbands crime and subsequent divorce.

>>18116580
My reasons are both the logical (mortgage is more or less paid off and it provides an extra income) and the emotional (it's my childhood home, and holds many happy memories). If she really is upset at living at that property and wants to move away to start somewhere new, then I would completely understand it and wouldn't stand in her way (although I'd still be sad about it). My family's happiness is of course my number one priority. I'm not sure if that's the case though - I'm worried that she's just been talked in to it by a divorce lawyer who's sensing a bigger payoff. I've already lost my 'family' (in that it isn't whole anymore), I don't want to lose my physical home as well unless it's necessary. This situation has already taken a lot from me, I don't see why it needs to take everything.

>>18116621
Your logical reasons are solid and I see no problem with discussing them with your parents.

But the emotional "I used to live there" reason is simply something you're gonna have to let go of. It's not a valid reason to stay somewhere no matter what and if it really bothers you that much then it's on you to buy the home from your mom or whoever in the future.

YOU'RE the one who is putting such a big deal into the fact you grew up there so YOU'RE the one who needs to find a way to hang onto that place if it's that important to you.

I hope this doesn't come across as being rude, but you need to know that this hesitation with regards to being attached to things from the past isn't healthy.

>>18115825

Passive income is a pretty big deal for someone in your mum's position. I would be very reluctant to let that go.

If your mum truly just wants to get away from that house, then she should keep ut and rent it and the attached flat out. She can use the rent from the main house to pay off the remaining mortgage, and the rent from the flat to supplement her income as she works. When the main house is paid off, she can then use its rent to pay rent to live another house, and the flat rent for living expenses.

Further, apart from that, the house will represent a good asset for credit purposes, should she ever need to take out a loan for any reason.

And then, apart from all of that (this is a secondary, or 'bonus' benefit) it's an asset that can be be kept in the family/ for inheritance.

It's basically a free ride for her. She'd be an idiot to let that go.

My parents rent out our family home (whose mortgage is not paid off) and it just takes care of itself. It's also appreciating in the house market in my country/city, so if they ever do decide to sell, they'll be much better off.

Seriously, barring any sentiment, your mum should keep the house.

>I've posted about it on /adv/ before

I was in your other threads. It's good to hear that there's some movement towards peace between your parents.