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Rent vs buy: what to consider in 2026

Interest rates, tenure, and mobility — when renting still wins, and when ownership pays off over the long run.

The rent-vs-buy debate depends on how long you will stay in one city and whether you value flexibility over equity building.

If your job or family plans may move you in two to three years, renting can avoid transaction costs and maintenance headaches. If you plan to stay five years or more, ownership often builds wealth — especially when rents rise steadily in your micro-market.

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