Should I buy or rent?
Use this quick calculator as a starting point. It compares the recurring cost of renting with an estimated ownership cost, then reminds you about the factors numbers cannot capture.
This is illustrative, not mortgage, tax or investment advice. Verify current rates, taxes, fees and property costs before acting.
Analyse my housing decisionWhat the calculator cannot decide
Buying may offer stability and potential equity but can reduce flexibility and carries transaction, maintenance and financing costs. Renting can offer flexibility and simpler maintenance but does not build ownership equity.