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I'm a fresher, A0 at a T2, and i have always longed to have a house of my own and not have to spend my entire life in a rented flat like my parents so is this seriously possible.. please elaborate.
Thanks in advance
This is recent purchase of a ▮▮▮ at the ▮▮▮ law firm. This one has been lavishly renovated and designed. Two flats were purchased and turned into a duplex. He's been a partner for ▮▮▮ years. Owns a flat in ▮▮▮ too in a posh area. Should give a decent idea I guess.
I've done rent vs. buy calculations. There is a point in time when renting makes sense, and there is a point in time when buying makes sense. Ceteris paribus, if you can afford it, buy it.
It is definitely possible without family wealth, especially if you put in the effort, plan diligently, and don't spend time giving foolish motherhood statements on LI.