Rent vs. Buy – Business Insider Australia

News Jun. 29, 2021, 4:12 PM

Renting isn’t a waste of money, no matter what your parents say

During a virtual event, personal finance professionals Kelly Lannan and Pamela Capalad broke down why renting a home isn't throwing money away.

Markets Sep. 28, 2019, 3:53 AM

Some simple maths can help you decide whether to rent or buy your next home

When buying a home, typical agent commissions are 6% of the home’s value, which can be a four- or five-figure expense. Moving to a new home often requires hiring movers or a moving truck rental, amongst other costs to get settled. In a situation where you think you will only […]

Markets Aug. 30, 2019, 11:45 PM

8 reasons why buying a house is better than renting, according to people who have done it

Buying a house is a big expense, but it for some people, it’s worth it to have the emotional connection to a home you own, and a sense of stability that renting won’t bring. There’s also a financial benefit that those who are renting won’t see, like the chance to […]

Markets Aug. 26, 2019, 3:30 AM

6 signs you probably can’t afford to stop renting

You’re not ready to buy a house if you don’t have a specific savings fund for a down payment – your emergency fund won’t cut it. It may also be a good decision to keep renting if your debt payments exceed 43% of your gross income, your credit score is […]

Markets Jul. 27, 2018, 2:57 AM

Homes have become so expensive in the Bay Area that renting is now a better deal than buying

Is it a better deal to rent or buy? In San Francisco and San Jose, renters save more money than buyers, a new Trulia study found. That’s because over the last year rents have remained constant or fallen in those metros, while home values have surged. While the financial advantage […]