28/08/2026
🔑 THE KEYS ARE YOURS… BUT ARE YOU REALLY READY TO MOVE IN? 🏡
You’ve saved for the deposit.
Your mortgage is approved.
You finally get the keys. 🎉
And then… reality kicks in. 😅
🚚 Removal costs
⚖️ Solicitor’s final bill
🪟 Curtains and fittings
🛋️ Furniture
🧺 A washing machine that suddenly decides to give up!
Buying your first home can come with a lot more costs than just the deposit — and they can all arrive at once.
💷 That’s why having a realistic budget for the whole buying and moving process is so important.
Don’t let the excitement of getting your keys turn into a pile of unexpected bills.
Planning to buy your first home?
💬 Message me “KEYS” and let’s talk about the costs you should consider before you start.
Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.