Rent try buy, rent to buy, rent to own, lease option. These terms mean the same thing. What it means to you, you can rent the property at a higher than normal rent, with the extra rent going towards the purchase of the property. Very much like paying rent and a deposit on a house at once. Rent the property allows you to see if you like it the neighbourhood, schools, the shops. If you are happy you can buy the property.

• move in a straight away
• no bank finance needed.
• can buy a house with out affecting divorce settlements.
• can do things to the property knowing that it will be yours.
• credit history issues are not a big concern.