The decision that cost me £95,000
What if a single decision cost me £95,000? I recount choosing to keep renting in London in late 2007, show London house prices 2007 to 2015 charts, and run a detailed buy vs rent London 2007 to 2015 analysis using a 90% LTV, mortgage rates, fees and 0.5% maintenance. My numbers show I missed out by £94,635 compared with my investing returns and would have hit FIRE earlier, and I explain how levera
Rolly's Take
For those who linger in the realm of 'what if,' contemplating choices that ripple through time. This blog speaks to the discerning soul, one who navigates the intricate dance between financial wisdom and emotional intuition, reflecting on both the price of security and the cost of opportunity. Here, the numbers tell a story, but it’s the contemplation of risk and reward that draws you in.