[giulianob]

Not sure if it's a difference in location but where I live it would cost me more per month to rent a similar property than what I own. If I wanted to save, I'd have to rent a smaller place instead.

[batou]

You're probably right but will it in 5 years is the question you need to ask?

You always pay over the odds to rent initially but due to inflation and relative property prices it becomes good value rather quickly.

[giulianob]

It wasn't before the market crashed but it's been much cheaper to buy than to rent where I live at least.