Re:The world’s most liveable cities
by mattnewport on Friday August 19, 2016 @12:04PM
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Protections for renters are pretty strong in Vancouver, there's not much landlords can do to increase the rent faster than the cap. I don't really know what you mean by being an expert renter, certainly there are far fewer things you need to know about to avoid being burned than if you buy a property.
In the modern world I know of very few home owners who are in the market once. Most people have housing needs that change over time: marriage, kids, job changes (wanting a shorter commute), changes in financial situation. It's generally easier to adapt to those quickly as a renter.
Nowadays I tend to go for furnished rentals. I don't have any more desire to own most of the contents of housing than I do to own the property. That means moving is relatively low cost and effort if my housing needs change.
In the modern world I know of very few home owners who are in the market once. Most people have housing needs that change over time: marriage, kids, job changes (wanting a shorter commute), changes in financial situation. It's generally easier to adapt to those quickly as a renter.
Nowadays I tend to go for furnished rentals. I don't have any more desire to own most of the contents of housing than I do to own the property. That means moving is relatively low cost and effort if my housing needs change.