There are many pros and cons to the argument in regards to renting or buying. Those that rent, wish they had saved. Those who have bought, wish they were renting again. When you have to make a decision about which to do and whether it is worth renting a Volkswagen van to move your worldly goods out of the family home, it is always a good idea to do some research first, so here is the first of a few articles regarding the ‘to buy or not buy’ a home argument.
These are the pros of renting a property.
When initially looking to move out, the deposit for renting a property is a lot smaller than the 10% minimum deposit required for buying. The cost of a deposit for renting is normally a month and half’s rent in advance.
In most rental contracts these also come back to you and are refundable depending on damage that may have been occurred during your term of contract.
Renting offers a huge amount of flexibility, in terms of contract and how much you spend per month. If your financial situation changes for the better or worse, you can adopt a living style accordingly, without the hassle of selling or worrying about whether your house will be repossessed.
You are not responsible for the upkeep of the property, so there are no extra costs that you will be responsible for.
The money you save or otherwise is not tied to a property and therefore what you earn can be spent where and how you like instead of being spent for you.
A massive positive is that you have the freedom to move as and when you like.
Contracts can be as short or long as you like, so again if your situation changes, you can adapt your living arrangements too.