{"id":100178,"date":"2024-12-22T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-22T13:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/?p=100178"},"modified":"2024-12-22T13:07:30","modified_gmt":"2024-12-22T13:07:30","slug":"first-time-buyers-beware-hidden-expenses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.econostrum.info\/uk\/first-time-buyers-beware-hidden-expenses\/","title":{"rendered":"First-Time Buyers Beware : Hidden Expenses That Could Add Over \u00a35,000"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


Buying a first home<\/strong> is a dream for many, but the journey often comes with unexpected financial<\/strong> hurdles. Beyond deposits and mortgages, hidden costs and upcoming changes to stamp duty could leave first-time buyers facing significant surprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hidden Costs Beyond Mortgage Deposits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First-time buyers often concentrate on saving for a deposit and securing a mortgage, but they may overlook additional costs. Speaking on his YouTube channel First Home Focus<\/strong><\/em>, Spencer detailed five key expenses that can inflate the total cost of buying a home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n