[WinslowPorker]

Well thats it folks after much fighting and struggling to survive we have decided to sell the house and move down the ladder. I should be thankful that we at least have that opportunity to still do this, but i think as a man its hard to swallow pride and accept that you cannot keep the family home. the recssion has bitten and bitten deep, but what do you do?? had to take a 25% paycut or no job so over a barrel really. mind you am only 36 so plenty of time to bounce back   

Oh well here we go back to estate agent and solicitor hell....... no where did i put that knuckle duster 

[jameslindsay]

I wish you all the very best of luck,  the recession takes no prisoners. I run my own business and know just how hard things can be when people don't go out and spend money. I hope all works out well for you.

[Jackie]

WP think of this as an opportunity to buy something different. Seriously look for a disused pub there are some great deals at whatever cash level you have, from 100k right up to 500k.

Sometimes life has a way of turning out better than you expect in a way you didnt want.

Good luck whatever you decide.

[JulieS]

Good luck with everything WP.

I hope it works out well and things happen quickly for you all.
 

[Wizard]

We are so sad for you WP Lets hope you can find a nice place where you and Jess can grow some pigs and hens and not have to worry about winding down day.What ever don't rely on your income from the pigs etc.You want a stamp on your card and some living cash.I know

[Daisys Mum]

So sorry to hear that you are having to sell up, but as you say at 36 there is time to claw your way back up the ladder again, I do wish you all the best and hopefully you will get a quick sale and be able to move on.

[plumseverywhere]

I'm sorry to hear that WP    as the others have already said, I hope you find somewhere lovely. you are still very young (same age as me  ) so there is time
hope you find your knuckle duster (wish we'd had one for our last estate agent!!)
Lisa 

[Susie]

Sorry to hear your news WP.

We sold up last year and it was a horrible time. Since then we've moved away, bought land (which was always our dream) instead of another house and rent a beautiful farm house that we could never afford to buy in a million years. Hubby now earns less but has a job he enjoys more, the children love the house and land and although we still don't have much spare money each month we're so much happier than when we were struggling to keep everything going with our last house and workng crazy hours etc.

Hope things work out for you. 

[Helencus]

That's rough WP. I hope things turn out well for you. Good luck.

[knightquest]

Hope things improve for you. Good luck in whatever comes your way

[doganjo]

Be very careful and take legal advice and quotes before you do this.  There are considerable costs in selling and buying houses, and property has dropped in value also because of the recession.  It is also far more difficult to obtain mortgages.  You may find it is better to stay put and find some other way to solve financial problems.  Banks will restructure loans adn overdrafts.  Mortgage companies will restructure an existing mortgage.  Lawyers and estate agents cost money.

[michale]

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[Wizard]

Good Moaning M as Arthur Bostrom would say.I cannot collate nor do I understand your post other than "Recession Bites) Please tell Wizard what  the rest of the post means

[plumseverywhere]

I think its taken from this George - http://lovelypackage.com/recession-bites/
looks like an american company...

[WinslowPorker]

God have i been in  dark place this week, i suppose its just the realisation of what is happening. DOnt get me wrong i thank my lucky stars that we have got an 'escape route', but my silly male pride has taken a bigger battering the the Chief Exec of BP this week. oh well no use crying over spilt milk, time to roll up my sleeves and get messy.

Not trying to be dark or send the conversations spiralling into gloom, just a real situation that i am facing and it is quite a strange concept that i can be open with a bunch of great people whom i have befriended but will probably never meet?? thanks guys