If you have full-time mobility problems, such as arthritis etc, then you will need to buy a stairlift to have in your home permanently. But if you only need it for a short while, for whatever reason that may be, you only need to rent a stairlift, which can usually be rented for a certain amount per week. This way, it's much cheaper for you, and when you are back on your feet again the stairlift can be taken from your home leaving it as it was. To know more about Different types stairlifts visit Stairlifts Torquay.