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Buying property right now looks like the default path, but the real numbers behind deposits, interest and long‑term ownership costs tell a very different story.

In this episode, Lloyd breaks down what most people never calculate before committing to a 30‑year loan.

◼️ The true upfront cost of a $1M home

◼️ The annual bleed rate buyers overlook

◼️ Why opportunity cost changes the whole equation

◼️ How interest, inflation and operating costs stack up over 30 years

◼️ When buying actually makes sense, and when it doesn’t

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:00 - Breaking Down the Initial Costs

00:02:30 - Understanding Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI)

00:04:00 - Mortgage Repayment Breakdown

00:06:00 - The Annual Bleed Rate Explained

00:08:00 - Operating Costs of Homeownership

00:10:00 - The Hidden Costs of Homeownership

00:12:00 - Total Cost of Owning a Home

00:14:00 - The Growth Rate Needed to Break Even

00:15:30 - Opportunity Cost of Capital

00:17:00 - The Case for Renting vs. Buying

00:19:00 - Comparing Long-Term Financial Outcomes

00:21:00 - Cultural vs. Financial Decisions in Home Buying

00:23:00 - When Buying Property Makes Sense

00:25:00 - Final Thoughts on Property Investment

00:27:00 - Conclusion: Is Buying Property Negligent?

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