Why Buying Isn’t Always Best
Buying is often seen as better than renting, but there are many reasons that renting can be better, so we have listed 10 reasons you should consider renting.
1. No maintenance cost or repair bills
When renting a property, your landlord is usually responsible for all maintenance and repair costs, ensuring you don’t have the financial responsibility to get these things fixed.
2. No large down-payment
Renters have the better financial deal upon signing as a house with a mortgage requires a sizable down payment compared to the usual deposit for renting a property.
3. There’s a fixed rent amount
Rent amounts are certain for the span of the lease agreement – so long as it’s a fixed-term contract – making it easier to budget your money so you know exactly how much you’re required to pay.
4. You can keep things flexible!
When you buy a house you are tied down to living in that location for at least a few years usually, whereas if you’re renting a property you have the flexibility to move around if something changes in your life or outlook.
5. You have the options for housemates
Housemates are many things – from being someone to split the bills with to potentially becoming some of the best friendships you may ever have.
6. Invest money on your own terms
Choosing not to buy a home – at least for the moment – opens up other possibilities for saving and investing so you can choose exactly where your hard-earned money is going.
7. Generally lower utility costs
Rental properties typically have a more compact floor plan, therefore renters can often expect to face lower utility costs – another money saver.
8. Enjoy being mortgage-free
By renting you can put away as much (or more) savings as a homeowner, but without the debt that comes along with owning a property.
9. Urban living at a cheaper price
Depending on where you want to live, trendy areas, such as major cities, and beach communities, are typically more renter friendly.
10. Decreasing property value
Property values go up and down over the years depending on the area you live, and, while this may affect homeowners in a big way, it affects renters substantially less so, if at all.