Beyond the purchase price, what are all the hidden costs and fees I need to budget for when buying my first buy-to-let property in the UK (e.g., stamp duty, legal, surveys, etc.)?
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Beyond the purchase price, budget for significant costs like Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) with a 5% surcharge, legal fees, mortgage arrangement fees, and surveys when buying a UK buy-to-let property.
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