Despite our cultural obsession with domestic ownership,it’s possible to live a responsible and fulfilling life without owning your own homeWith negative gearing reforms back on the political agenda, we’re seeing a resurgence in impassioned pleas on behalf of those locked out of domestic ownership.
Personally, or I’ve always been perfectly content for a landlord to bear the risk and stress of managing the places Ive lived. I understand this attitude is unusual. What I don’t understand is why. Examined dispassionately,domestic ownership doesn’t look appealing from either a “lifestyle’ or financial perspective.
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Source: theguardian.com