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In nine UK cities, buying with a 5% deposit is cheaper than renting, a Lloyds study finds.
A Lloyds analysis finds that in nine of 11 major UK cities outside London, buying a home with a 5% deposit could lead to lower monthly costs than renting, based on average property prices and rental rates.
Using a 4.78% fixed mortgage rate over five years and a 30-year term, Glasgow showed the largest savings—£396 monthly—followed by Newcastle and Edinburgh.
While renting was slightly cheaper in Cardiff and Sheffield, long-term equity gains may offset that difference.
The study excluded legal fees, moving costs, and other ownership expenses.
Lloyds noted rising rents have made homeownership more affordable for some, advising first-time buyers to consult mortgage advisers.
London was excluded due to higher prices.
En nueve ciudades del Reino Unido, comprar con un depósito del 5% es más barato que el alquiler, según un estudio de Lloyds.