Totally agree with this, the old stone house's are expensive but high quality builds most things new our days are squeezed cheap but tidy not really built to last I think the problem for me is I see renting as a waste but a mortgage your stuck for life for what you want now might change in 5-10 years at my age I would be happy in a bungalow with a garage lol definite stay put for now for a better income, without cash it just seems more life stress! I got a plan anyway and some cash saved all gravy