Young professionals are weighing up whether to continue renting or take advantage of historically low interest rates to buy a first or new home. Image: Wikimedia CommonsAs 2026 gets underway, young professionals with stable jobs are weighing up whether to continue renting or take advantage of historically low interest rates to buy a first – or new – home. SURVEY | WIN R5 000 in the South African’s Reader Survey: LAST week to enter! ADVERTISEMENTFlexibility and low riskRenting offers flexibility and relatively low financial risk, says Samuel Seeff, chairman of the Seeff Property Group. ChallengersBuying does come with challenges, including higher upfront costs, maintenance responsibilities, and a long-term financial commitment.