The Real Cost of Inaction

Every year you wait
has a price tag.

Enter your target property. Choose your growth assumption. Choose how many years you’re thinking of waiting. See the capital growth you miss, the rental income you forgo, and the higher price you’ll pay for the same property when you eventually move. This calculator shows you exactly what it is.

"Year four was the test. Nothing appeared to be happening."

What I didn’t understand then — and completely understand now — is that everything was happening. Compound growth is invisible until it suddenly, all at once, isn’t. The investors who feel the cost of waiting most acutely are the ones who waited.

— Iti Mehrotra, Lead Portfolio Strategist
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Today’s estimated entry price
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Historical Australian avg ~7%
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Expected rental income
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Deposit as % of purchase price
How long are you waiting?
Waiting 2 years to buy costs you more than just time.
The Total Cost of Waiting 2 Years
Total Value Lost — growth + rent you’ll never get back
Missed Capital Growth — property value increase during delay
Forfeited Rental Income — gross rent not collected
Higher Entry Price — what you’ll pay after the delay
Every week you wait costs you
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in foregone capital growth alone
Every month you wait costs you
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growth + rent combined
Every day you wait costs you
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in total opportunity cost
What the Delay Means at 10 Years
01 If you buy now — 10yr value — Property value in 10 years if purchased today
02 If you wait 2 yrs — 10yr value — You’re starting from a higher price, later
03 Equity gap at year 10 — Less equity because you started later & paid more
04 Total rent if buy now — Gross rental collected over 10 years
05 Total rent if wait 2 yrs — Fewer years of rent collected in same window
06 Total 10-year disadvantage — Equity gap + rent shortfall combined
Property Value — Buy Now vs. Waiting
Buy Now After Delay Cost of waiting (gap)
Cumulative Rental Income Collected
Buy Now After Delay
Total Equity Gap — The Full Picture Over 20 Years
Equity if you buy now Equity after delay
Year-by-Year Comparison
Year Value (Buy Now) Equity (Buy Now) Rent (Buy Now) Value (After Delay) Equity (After Delay) Value Gap Equity Gap
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Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes only based on constant-rate assumptions. Actual property values, rental income and market conditions will vary. Results are not financial advice. Always consult a qualified financial adviser before making investment decisions. © 2025 Strategic Portfolio Partners Pty Ltd.