London

Buy vs. Rent Calculator

📊 London Market Analysis

The London housing market shows a Price-to-Rent ratio of 20.0, calculated from an average home price of £600,000 against monthly rents of £2,500. A ratio above 18 suggests that renting and investing the savings into a diversified portfolio is likely the sharper financial play. With a £120,000 down payment, the alternative is investing that capital at a 5% annual return — a key factor our calculator models over 30 years. Adjust the sliders below to test your personal scenario.

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Analyzing 30 years of financial projections with £600,000 home price and £2,500/month rent.

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