Wealth Manager Reveals: Why Buying A House Is the WORST Money Move In 2026

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 word 'MGP' into the promo code section. (Capital at risk when you invest) Commission-free investing: Other fees may apply. See terms and fees --------- Gains App is now LIVE! It's an AI-powered budgeting and cashback app designed to help you make more of your money. Download here 👉 https://gainsapp.onelink.me/8IhT/oiai... --------- Resources Why the Golden Age of property is over 👉🏼 https://www.schroders.com/en-gb/uk/in... Chapters 00:00 - The Property Ladder Is Dead 04:08 - Renting vs Buying: Do The Maths 11:47 - The UK's £1.5 Trillion Mistake 14:53 - ISA Millionaires Don't Use Cash ISAs 17:15 - State School To Rathbones 25:29 - Why £300 Beats £400 29:51 - The "Doing Everything Right" Trap 40:08 - Your First Move 43:59 - The Gateway Drug 46:44 - He Locked His Mum Out 51:10 - Why Crashes Are A Gift DISCLAIMER: This episode is meant for educational purposes and should not be considered financial advice or UK tax advice. When you invest your capital is at risk. Past performance is not a guarantee of future success. Always do your own research. This episode description contains affiliate links - if you click on one and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. This does not alter our suggestions and there is no charge for you.