Beyond the purchase price, what are the typical upfront costs (e.g., solicitors, surveys, mortgage arrangement fees) I should budget for when buying my very first UK investment property, assuming a freehold house?
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Budget for SDLT, legal fees, valuation/survey costs, and mortgage arrangement fees, which can add 5-10% or more to your investment property purchase.
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Budget for SDLT, legal fees, valuation/survey costs, and mortgage arrangement fees, which can add 5-10% or more to your investment property purchase.
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