Jameson & Mackay Property Agency, Perthshire Scotland
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Budgeting
It is crucial to know how much you can afford to spend when you are buying. Add together the amount you can borrow, any capital you expect to realize from the sale of your present property, any cash savings you may have or any money which may be contributed, from parents or the like. This will give you the absolute maximum you can spend.
Also remember to take into account all the costs involved:
- Survey fees - An idea of cost is given under surveys. If you have to offer for more than one property before you are successful you may incur several sets of fees.
- Legal costs - These will include not only legal fees but items such as stamp duty and Land Registry fees. We can supply an itemised estimate of these.
- Removal fees
Then be realistic about the money you can afford to pay out each month. Bear in mind that the total amount a lender may lend to you may result in monthly payments which are higher than you would comfortably like to be committed to. The new house may cost more to run in terms of gas, electricity and so on. Is the council tax higher than you are used to? Will you need to spend money on renovating, decorating and so on?
Draw up a budget based on all these factors and you can proceed safely.
Summary
- How much can you borrow?
- How much cash of your own do you have?
Costs
- Surveys
- Legal Fees and expenses
- Moving costs
- Redecoration
- Furnishings
Monthly costs
- Mortgage payments
- Insurance payments
- Council tax
- Gas / Electricity / Telephone
- Travel costs
For buying, selling or leasing you need go no further for access to all the professional help and advice you will need.
Our estate agency department not only provides services for marketing and selling property but also legal advice and all other matters relevant to the move.
We also provide a residential leasing service.
Property Services are based at:
58-60 George Street, Perth
T. 01738 630350
F. 01738 565556
We are members of the Perthshire Solicitors Property Centre
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