Confused about what to do

Be independent and meet new people. You are just friends with this guy and it's unrealistic, and a bit selfish, to expect him to move! Why should he have to go through all that hassle because it's what you want?

Thanks for replying Surnia. He would like to move as the area we are in is not great but I know he would prefer to move in with me, even just as friends, so we could afford a garden. I know I am just avoiding telling him my flat is for sale as I am worried about his reaction. I am not good with confrontation (such a wuss)- it it is really stressing me out - any advice would be gratefully received re how I can broach this with him gently. Thanks, Indeep

If he's truly a friend you wouldn't be worrying about his reaction! That wouldn't be someone to share a house with under any circumstances; how would it be choosing somewhere, sorting the finances, arranging the housework?
If that's the case, you don't have to tell him anything until it's a done deal, which could take a long time anyway.