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Rent vs Buy Calculator
The honest comparison — including what happens to your deposit if you invest it instead

Buying isn't always better than renting — it depends on house price growth, how long you stay, and what you'd do with your deposit otherwise. This calculator runs all three scenarios so you can see the crossover point for your own numbers.

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