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Financing affects the decision in both directions. Non-residents frequently meet larger deposit requirements and less favourable rates than residents. If no local mortgage is available, the purchase means an all-cash transaction, which alters the opportunity cost.
Renting keeps freedom of movement. A change of plans, a family situation or a new visa rule can be absorbed with a few months' notice, instead of a property sale in a slow market. Where the market is illiquid, this freedom is worth a great deal.
Owning gives things a lease does not: predictable housing costs, the freedom to renovate, and a tangible asset that may appreciate. In certain markets, slovenia real estate being an owner also supports a residency case. A realistic conclusion for most people remains renting while you learn the market and buying afterwards.