Wealth Manager Reveals: Why Buying A House Is the WORST Money Move In 2026 (Jay Lawrence - Rathbones)

About this episode

Wealth Manager Jay Lawrence discusses why buying a house is considered the worst financial decision in 2026 and suggests better alternatives.

Jay Lawrence is a Wealth Manager at Rathbones who look after £110 Billion for their clients. He joins us to discuss why buying a house is the worst money move in 2026 plus what he thinks is the better one to make for most people. --------- A huge thanks to the episodes sponsor - Trading 212. 👉🏼 Get FREE FRACTIONAL SHARES worth up £100 when you deposit £1 with Trading 212 🔗 https://www.trading212.com/join/MGP If you don't receive the free fractional shares - head to the menu and put the w...

People in this episode

Guest: Jay Lawrence

Topics covered

• real estate
• financial advice
• wealth management
• investment strategies
• 2026 predictions

Keywords

• buying a house
• money move
• wealth manager
• financial advice
• investment

Sponsors

Trading 212

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rathbones

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