Buy vs Rent Snapshot

Buy the home, or rent and invest instead?

$800,000
5.0%
15 yrs
7.0%
Renting & investing wins by
$0
Move a slider to compare the two paths.
Buying — net proceeds at sale $0
Renting & investing — net proceeds $0

Assumes an 80% LVR loan at 6.2% over 30 years, NSW stamp duty, 4% equivalent rent yield (3% growth), 32% marginal tax rate, and a 4% dividend yield alongside your chosen share growth rate — your real numbers may differ. Uses the same engine as the full Property vs Shares calculator's "living in it" mode. Indicative only. Not financial advice.