03/09/2026
Your moodboard has the sofa, the coffee table and the perfect paint colour… but has it got the full buying budget? 👀
A deposit and mortgage are important parts of buying your first home, but they’re not the only costs to plan for.
Depending on your circumstances, you may also need to budget for:
• Solicitor fees
• Surveys
• Mortgage broker fees
• Lender or valuation fees, where applicable
• Stamp Duty, where payable
• Insurances
• Removals
• Furniture and decorating
Costs vary, and some may not apply to you. Planning for the wider picture can help make moving day feel much less stressful : and a lot more like the vision you had in mind.
If you’re starting to think about buying your first home, we’re here to make the mortgage side easier to understand.
Call Black & Gold Financial Services on 0161 250 1470.
Your Home (or property) may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage or any other debts secured on it. There may be a fee for mortgage advice, the exact amount will be based on your circumstances.