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Rent vs Buy Analyser

Find the break-even year where buying beats renting. Model your scenario with real numbers to make a confident decision.

If You Rent

3.00%
0%8%

If You Buy

$800,000
$300K$3M
20%
5%40%

Deposit

$160,000

Loan

$640,000

6.20%
3%10%
5.00%
0%10%

Rates, insurance, maintenance (excludes mortgage).

2.50%
1%5%

Investment Return (if Renting)

7.00%
3%12%

What could you earn investing the deposit instead?

Comparison Period

10 years
1 yr30 yrs

Analysis Results

Break-Even Year

Year 7

Buying wins after 7 years

At End of Period

Buyer's Net Equity 0
Renter's Portfolio 0
Wealth Advantage 0

Monthly Costs

Buyer (mortgage + costs) 0
Renter (current) 0
Monthly difference 0

Estimates only. Does not include stamp duty, LMI, conveyancing, or tax considerations. Seek professional advice.

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Year-by-Year Cashflow

Year Rent Paid (Cumul.) Property Value Remaining Loan Buyer Net Equity Renter Portfolio Advantage

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