Hi
Thinking about purchasing a unit as my calculations show it would be cheaper then renting an equivalent place.
I came to this conclusion using the following formula - interest on a homeloan + yearly rates + yearly body corp + maintenance < yearly rent).
I have no interest in "owning" the unit and would prefere to just pay off the interest. I also would have at least a 20% deposit to avoid any kind of lenders insurance.
Now my question - idealy I want to have an "interest only" loan where I pay off the interest.. but if I see fit.. decide to contribute more to paying off the loan. i.e. right now I'd prefere to put my money into the share market then pay off the homeloan, when interest rates are only 5-6% and I think I can get a 10% return on the share market.
Do these type of homeloans exist for the standard first home buyers looking for a low interest rate and no added mortage insurance or other antiozbargain style fees?
I doubt total annual cost of purchasing a unit would be lower than renting. And you missed water bill as well.
You can choose a fixed term for the interst only loan, usually below 5 years.
Share market is for long term investment. Most people think they can outrun depoist rate by investing in share but reality bites, let alone you want to achieve it within one year. Maybe you are more lucky than 99% of other investors.