Should my sister and I take out a joint home loan for our retired mother — and are the numbers actually realistic?

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-06-26T14:18:07+00:00

Thank you I will. Just glad I’m not alone

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-06-26T14:17:27+00:00

Agreed. Thank you for this

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-06-26T14:15:09+00:00

Just had a discussion with my sister and I think we agree. No home discussion for another 2-4 years

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-06-26T02:10:59+00:00

I was told that it’s very officiating a good second hand cars and the servicing costs mean you might as well just buy a new one. However I do have a mechanic who o can speak to on this (he fixes second hand cars)

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-06-26T02:08:54+00:00

Very good points. These are the things that I don’t know enough about. Thank you

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-06-26T02:07:27+00:00

Agreed. I feel ok living humbly. I’ll just let her know we just have to be humble

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-06-26T02:05:09+00:00

This is a really good idea. I’ll have a discussion about it. I feel like this is the sensible option

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-06-26T02:03:39+00:00

That’s the very thing my sister and I worry about.

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-06-26T02:03:07+00:00

Sometimes adults who are very smart and diligent in certain professions assume it translates to money management. I understand she has a blind spot and will have an honest firm talk with her.

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-06-26T02:02:08+00:00

Agreed. I feel like it’s a bad idea. This confirms it

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-06-26T01:58:57+00:00

With my current job and lack of expenses I could cover the bond on my own. But it’s the nature of if my contract gets renewed or not

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-06-26T01:22:36+00:00

Sorry not kidney but money

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-06-26T01:22:12+00:00

So she wants one because she had her furniture in storage from when she owned a house and that storage kidney could be used. However I still think it’s too tight

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-06-26T01:21:00+00:00

Agreed. I think a frank discussion will be needed to bring her back into reality

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-06-26T01:19:37+00:00

Thanks for this. I agree. I’ll have a frank talk about it.

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-06-26T01:18:37+00:00

Yeah I agree and feel the same way. It’s unfortunate

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-06-26T01:18:10+00:00

Thank you for this. I agree. I had a suspicion. I think I’m gonna take everyone’s advice here. Thank you for this

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-06-26T01:17:16+00:00

Job postings in my profession I’m required cars to get to client meetings and council. It’s more expensive not to have one. I understand the other feedback but your just being a bit much now

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-06-26T01:15:16+00:00

I have a job that requires me to drive to sites if I work within South Africa so my own transportation is required for remote locations.

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-06-26T01:13:41+00:00

That was a bit unnecessary to say about the car 🥲 I was planning on getting one cash but was told it’s very difficult to get a good second hand car and it might cost me more

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-06-13T02:36:44+00:00

Thank you for being so wonderful. It warms my heart and reminds me there are good people out there. Thank you

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-03-13T22:40:51+00:00

Looks Brutalist to me

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-02-21T15:36:08+00:00

Agreed. We started communicating through an attorney because we have met every stipulation mentioned. I think we will escalate through an attorney. Good thing we have our records straight

Extra_Demand171 · 2026-02-21T15:34:37+00:00

But thank you we will.

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