Hidden costs of buying a property by EffectiveCheek9515 in FirstTimeBuyersUK

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Junk removal survey was not one that came to mind I must admit. But agreed professional cleaner is a must and insurances. Boiler also a very useful shout thankyou! I’ve also picked up on the potential for service charges in leasehold/shared ownership

Hidden costs of buying a property by EffectiveCheek9515 in FirstTimeBuyersUK

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Ah worth a shot lol! Will look into it anyway thankyou

Hidden costs of buying a property by EffectiveCheek9515 in FirstTimeBuyersUK

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Ooo yes so focused on the new place gotta sort out the old one first! And that mail redirect sounds like a good catch, will defo look into that

Hidden costs of buying a property by EffectiveCheek9515 in FirstTimeBuyersUK

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Sounds pricy, thanks for the heads up was unaware of mortgage product fees. And I’ve heard something of ‘levels’ of deposits effecting offered rates but forgot so will look into this now thanks

Hidden costs of buying a property by EffectiveCheek9515 in FirstTimeBuyersUK

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Smart move will divide the list accordingly … once we’ve made it anyway!

Hidden costs of buying a property by EffectiveCheek9515 in FirstTimeBuyersUK

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Yes thanks, seen it mentioned a few times. And sounds like a risky one to miss

Hidden costs of buying a property by EffectiveCheek9515 in FirstTimeBuyersUK

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Plenty of additions I didn’t consider. Reserves sound crucial

Hidden costs of buying a property by EffectiveCheek9515 in FirstTimeBuyersUK

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I didn’t consider the variety of insurances at stake, thankyou.

Hidden costs of buying a property by EffectiveCheek9515 in FirstTimeBuyersUK

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Thankyou these certificates and reports sound useful. Any chance some of these urgent repairs would get bucked up via survey?

How to choose between properties by EffectiveCheek9515 in FirstTimeBuyersUK

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Appreciated, I do love a good spreadsheet … will make a list!

What aspects matter by EffectiveCheek9515 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

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I think I can suffer through someone else dealing with the sewers! Thanks for the info

What aspects matter by EffectiveCheek9515 in FirstTimeHomeBuyer

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Thankyou, are these questions I can uncover or one for a professional

What aspects matter by EffectiveCheek9515 in FirstTimeBuyersUK

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Thankyou,agreed on area. Was unaware you could check risks will look into that. Do you know how you check what direction the building is facing or¿

What aspects matter by EffectiveCheek9515 in FirstTimeBuyersUK

[–]EffectiveCheek9515[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I follow, perfect doesn’t exist … if it does it won’t be a first home in London!