Rent or buy? How to know what's right for you
Thursday 05 Sep 2019
The great Australian dream of owning a home once drove a fairly predictable housing pattern. People would rent for a while, save for a deposit then dive into home ownership at the first opportunity. Times have changed. Rising house prices and a need for lifestyle flexibility have many making the choice to be long-term tenants instead of homeowners. Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of buying versus renting. A case for renting Location: A long work commute takes a rea ....