autumnleaf
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Hi all,
I’m new to the forums so apologies if I’m asking something that’s come up before. I did a search but may have missed something!
I’m currently trying to make a decision about buying vs renting long-term. Unfortunately, there seems to be little coherent advice in this country; it’s all “buy, buy, buy” and “rent is dead money” and “property never decreases in value”. My parents are desperate to see me “settled” and my friends and work colleagues seem to be moving heaven and earth to get on the “property ladder”. I’m trying to make a decision based on logical and economic criteria, but the current property mania makes it really difficult!
Anyway, rant over. This is my current position:
Single, early 30s, no kids
Living in Galway
Income E30k pa
Rent E270 pm
Savings E10k + E20k due later this year from SSIA
No current debts
I’m only after starting to look at estate agent windows and the prices scare me already! Let’s say I could get a place for E300k: either a 2-bed apt near the city centre or a 3-bed house out in the far suburbs (but not so far that I have to spend half my day commuting). I plan to stay in Galway for at least 2 years, not sure after that but I could always rent the place.
Don’t know if I’ve missed anything. I’m pretty green and just starting to research this. Thanks in advance.
I’m new to the forums so apologies if I’m asking something that’s come up before. I did a search but may have missed something!
I’m currently trying to make a decision about buying vs renting long-term. Unfortunately, there seems to be little coherent advice in this country; it’s all “buy, buy, buy” and “rent is dead money” and “property never decreases in value”. My parents are desperate to see me “settled” and my friends and work colleagues seem to be moving heaven and earth to get on the “property ladder”. I’m trying to make a decision based on logical and economic criteria, but the current property mania makes it really difficult!
Anyway, rant over. This is my current position:
Single, early 30s, no kids
Living in Galway
Income E30k pa
Rent E270 pm
Savings E10k + E20k due later this year from SSIA
No current debts
I’m only after starting to look at estate agent windows and the prices scare me already! Let’s say I could get a place for E300k: either a 2-bed apt near the city centre or a 3-bed house out in the far suburbs (but not so far that I have to spend half my day commuting). I plan to stay in Galway for at least 2 years, not sure after that but I could always rent the place.
Don’t know if I’ve missed anything. I’m pretty green and just starting to research this. Thanks in advance.