In 2023, internet users asking Google whether to rent or buy became a top search for real-estate in that year. Amidst a tough economic climate for consumers and businesses alike, the property market struggled as people increasingly could not afford to buy new properties as a whole. But does that mean that it is necessarily a good thing to rent instead? Landlords and agents are become increasingly strict on how to collect and recover extra costs such as water, sewerage and electricity fees. Its no longer possible to see the average "rent" price as a cheaper means of avoiding some of these hefty fluctuating costs and tenants are feeling the pinch. So then is it better to buy? Our panel of experts will kick-start next year by de-bunking some of the myths around the rent vs buy argument and provide simple math and stats to get the savvy investor informed before taking one or more of these decisions. Go to https://www.denis-dunn-investor-club.co.za/ to make your booking, or contact +27 7 999 2 18 13 for more information about our events at the Denis Dunn Investor Club, the Club for property investors, developers and agents.